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Rookie

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This book asks the question, "What might happen if someone with all the talent in the world chose to maximize their potential?" Too often I've read about truly gifted people who wasted their abilities with reckless and destructive behavior. This story explores what can happen if someone with "all the talent in the world" chooses to hone their skills and see how high they can soar. I read this book 4 years ago (hardback) and still remember the story. I gave my copy to my nephew. Now I need a replacement to read to my son!!

I think this book was excelent. it was really great it shows what can happen if you don't give up. the book covers all emotions. so if your looking for a long but emotional and funny book this one is for you!

This is a novel which shows you what the Left Behind series could be if only the humanity of the characters were more evident. Elgin Woodell is a study in character, perseverance and unconditional love towards a father who does not always deserve it.

This is also a story which made me love baseball again. You can almost smell the grass and feel the whoosh of the ball against the glove. When will they make a movie out of this wonderful testimony to the love of the game?

A book that has been sitting on my shelf collecting dust that should have been in circulation to friends and lovers of The Game. This is a 'keeper' that intrinsically reveals the difference between the average ballplayer and the few who become students of the game.An entertaining book that will make also the average sandlot coach into a possible Casey Stingle.

This was one of the most inspirational and wonderful books I've ever read.....now it is unavailable except in audio tape! What a mystery that the book is no longer available, if anyone can find it, be sure to read it, it is magical!

Made you believe it could happen unlike the Hollywood version of such stories. He also painted a real picture of people I've met, lived with, and counseled. You cared about the characters and not just the story. Excellent writer. Read his other stuff!

Rookie, though jam-packed with plenty of baseball action, has too much stuff about Elgin's mother breaking up with Neil and all that mess. No offense to Jerry, of course, but I don't think that many kids like that much of a mom and dad breaking up. But, it was one incredible book!

PS Will there be a sequel?

I haven't read The Rookie for years... but I'll always remember how it left me feeling when I finished it - I loved it! This is the book which made me realise how awesome it can be to find an author that truly captures your imagination.