What Readers are Saying About the Book
(also see Testimonials)

"...Doug enjoyed reading your book...sure it is a great success..."
Rhona Benson:  South Africa (wife of avid baseball fan)

"You have hit it right on the head with all the ideas about it being the relationships, the people."
Dave Murray:  Beltsville, Maryland (author-Baltimore Orioles fantasy camp Rookie Handbook)

"It is truly a trip back in time and an emotional high.  Thank you for the chance to enjoy the sport again in a different way."
Anne O'Brien:  Sebastopol, California (baseball fan)

"You hit a home run.  You presented a great collection of insights into "the" game for all of us who respect and love baseball--to review all of the reasons we have a passion for the game."
Dick Irvin:  St. George, Utah (75 year old senior baseball player)

"I love how you express the importance of finding and following your passion...You will surely inspire others to seek their own passion."
Elaine Unell: St. Louis, Missouri (golfer, singer, and retired teacher)

"I finished your book and enjoyed it - a great blend of the technical, emotional, and family sides of your passionate hobby.  Now it's clear that you really did retire because work was getting in your way of playing THE game."
Dick Bailey: Nashville, Tennessee (quality assurance expert)

"I went right to page 13 as my sister told me...the part about my father...I had very moist eyes reading the passage about him.  It's quite a tribute and I know he will be thrilled."
Brian Goodall:  New York, New York (son of George Goodall)

"I read the book and it had me laughing and crying at the same time."
Steve Murfin:  Olney, Maryland (manager of Orioles Fantasy Camp Team)