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The Quality of Courage: Heroes in and out of Baseball

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I got this book as a present when I was 7 years old (1968). It has been one of my favorite books ever since. Each vignette teaches a lesson in courage. From the story of the little boy who is courageous at his first haircut to Jackie Robinson's first year in the big leagues. I have been trying to locate this for my nephew and my son. It has been out of print since 1970. I was truly excited to see that it was being reprinted. Many more people will now have the opportunity to read about courageous individuals and how they can apply these principals to their lives

I read this book when I was ten years old. It was the most influential book I've ever read. I did not know it was re-issued. I would highly recommended it to children. I can't imagine a better book for children; it's useful for adults, too.

The book brings out examples of what Mickey Mantle said he respected more than any other thing: courage. In fact, just days before his death, brought on by alcohol abuse, he said to the nation: "If you want a role model here's one - don't be like me, play like me, but don't be like me." Sports and media personnel, including sports people who knew Mantle, expressed how surprised and amazed they were by the couragious example he showed when faced with death. It was no surprise to me, it was right out of this book. In fact, on the first page he quotes Shakespeare: "Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once."

Mantle gives examples of everyday acts of courage that you may never have thought of. It causes the reader to look at life in a more pro-active way. If you were to read only one book on courage, this should be it.

This book is such a great read with fantastic stories about courageous people.It can be used as a motivational,self-help book if you're looking for what it takes to have guts in today's wimpy society.This book hits a home run with all ages. It should be promoted more.

I really loved this book. My only complaint and trust me it's a small one is that I wish the chapters were a tad longer cause the stories are so great! I sure miss the Mick!

This was the first book my husband owned as a child...when I heard that I just had to get it for his 58th birthday...he was touched.

I also was given this book when I was young. I'll never forget the story, I think of Hank Bauer or Billy Martin, I can't remember who, but they were at a cabin on a vacation I believe and someone was carrying an oil lamp and somehow it set on fire while they were carrying it, but they still kept it in their hand until safely disposing it, in the process burning themselves. They asked the guy why he didn't drop it and he said he knew the place would have gone up in flames if he did.

Baseball fans will remember that every time Mickey came to bat, whether at Yankee statium or on the road he always received a standing ovation. Too bad he died so young.