Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Terry Widener (Illustrator) "1903 was a year of great beginnings..." (more)
Key Phrases: Lou Gehrig

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The story of Lou Gehrig, the heroic Yankee who battled with ALS, was inspirational far beyond Yankee Stadium. David Adler's spare biography tells Gehrig's story just as the athlete lived: with unassuming simplicity. It's a wise choice, since the story is so affecting on its own. Another wise choice was Adler's decision to remain vague about the details of Gehrig's illness. The story is no less affecting without them, and probably contains enough sadness for any child. As good as this book is, Terry Widener's illustrations multiply its impact enormously.

[Recommended for ages 5-9. Older siblings will probably be willing to hang around to hear it though.]

From Publishers Weekly

PW called this picture-book biography of the man who played 2,130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees "a gracious tribute to a stalwart, modest and tirelessly optimistic man. Widener's stylized acrylics vividly re-create the look and feel of major league baseball in the '20s and '30s." Ages 6-9.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gulliver Books; 1st edition (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152005234
• ISBN-13: 978-0152005238
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #720,985 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a woooooooonderful book, October 2, 1998

By A Customer

Lou Gehric was one of the best baseball player of all time despite his disease.Lou was a cool guy.He never mised a day at school for eight years.Samething in baseball he played about 2,120 games a record.He was a fighter in many ways but he's greatest battle was against his disease.Lou's record has been broken by Cal Ripken J.R.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is sweet! Lovely text, and awesome drawings!, October 21, 1998

By A Customer

This book is the sad story of Lou Gehrig, a true hero of New York. The up-beat drawings of the 1920's and 30's, really bring out the vibrant text.

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this Book!, July 5, 2009

By	Nita Randall (CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man (Paperback)

I first read this book in my niece's school book. After I read just some of it I knew I had to buy it. This story tells how Lou Gehrig was as a baseball player and a person. It was really inspiring and good and it had me in tears at the end. I would recommend this book to anyone and I am going to pass these on to my grandchildren too so they will know who Lou Gehrig was.