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Keep Swinging (Kindle Single) [Kindle Edition]

Rick Marin
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Rick Marin is possibly the world’s most sports-challenged dad -- a guy who couldn’t tell you what channel ESPN was on, thinks the “Final Four” is a quartet of apocalyptic superheroes and hasn’t set foot in a stadium since the last Pink Floyd concert. Until his 6-year-old son utters the four most powerful words in the English language: “Dad, will you coach?”

Keep Swinging chronicles the rookie season of an indoorsy TV writer raising two alpha boys whose life turns around when he gets off the sidelines, puts on a jersey that’s three sizes too big and and throws himself into the world of kids sports.

An inspiring, funny, at times gut-wrenching tale for every father and son who’ve ever picked up a bat, ball or hockey puck, it’s also a story about marriage, career, surviving life’s slumps and how you’re supposed to make men out of your boys, but they end up making a man out of you.

The author of the bestselling memoir Cad: Confessions of a Toxic Bachelor writes his next chapter.


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  • File Size: 123 KB
  • Print Length: 62 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0089XJJKC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,699 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Fine, Worth My Time July 17, 2012
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To quote F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was quoting Abe Lincoln: If you like this sort of thing, this, possibly, is the sort of thing you'll like.

This was fine. Almost everything was fine. The coaching his kid stories were interesting, the best part. However, I couldn't quite warm up to this writer, who seemed to be more interested in writing about his career slump, and the stress it put on his marriage. Even the coaching stories were laced with professional angst. He clearly was attempting to connect his lessons in coaching with taking more chances in his work, but the connection read as tenuous, strained.

I'm pleased I read this, I was entertained, but this wasn't love. In biographical works, I always ask myself would I like to do lunch with this person, and this didn't pass this test for me, but I'm content with the time spent.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars He's back, as funny and observant as ever June 9, 2012
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Rick Marin wrote Cad, a very funny memoir about dating and relationships (and a fair bit else) in New York that ended with his marriage to Ilene. This new single picks up the thread in Los Angeles years and two sons later, when Rick, a proud beta male and indoor kind of guy finds himself in somewhat bemused and befuddeld possession of a baseball-mad son and the clipboard and jersey of a little league coach. Very very funny, with Marin's characteristic winning combination of self-effacing humour and keen observation.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly delightful June 9, 2012
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Keep Swinging tells two stories--one about the changes fatherhood brings, and the other about the risks and rewards of changing careers after 40. It's funny, touching, revelatory, and the best $1.99 you'll spend aside from a Yoo-Hoo.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Entertaining. Well written. Cute. If we could just learn with kids until the last day of our lives. No judging.
Published 1 month ago by Solange Santos-Wysham
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not great
While I understood the title and how it applied to the story, it was difficult to stick with it to the end.
Published 2 months ago by Nancy Brixey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
This was a quick, fun read.
I classify this as sort of a "feel good" story.
This story is easily read in one sitting and you will walk away happy, and will likely... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Just_Another_Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Rick Marin is funny!
I loved the story, but I gave it only 4 stars because I was just getting into the story when it ended. Mr. Marin has a great sense of humor. Read more
Published 3 months ago by kaymarth
5.0 out of 5 stars Every parent of sports loving kids should read
Parents should always try to take an active interest in their kids' sports interest just as much as their educational activities. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ronald Oster
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read
Rick's honesty is both refreshing and relatable. A must-read for anyone navigating life with children, spouses, work and mortgage payments...
Published 8 months ago by Debra E. Siegel
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem
Rick wrestles with his Inner Nerd and his Inner Jock. You'll recognize yourself, as both a kid and an adult. And you'll laugh. Read more
Published 10 months ago by John Daly
5.0 out of 5 stars Marin at his best
For those familiar with Rick Marin's work, this latest volume takes up several years after "Cad" leaves off. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Harlan
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun summer read
Great snapshot of the ludicrous pursuits of career and home in LA as well as the challenges of raising and keeping up with a pair of rambunctious boys.
Published 10 months ago by bigsounds
5.0 out of 5 stars Fits like a well worn fielder's mitt
Universal in nature. A must read for anyone with children.

Rick masterfully captures the wonderful personal life metaphors we share as adults through our children's... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Eric A.
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