The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
Aaron, Hank, Bryant, Howard
In "The Last Hero", Bryant chronicles Aaron's childhood in segregated Alabama, his brief stardom in the Negro Leagues, his complicated relationship with celebrity, and his historic rivalry with Willie Mays--all culminating in the defining event of his life: his shattering of Babe Ruth's all-time home-run record. Bryant also examines Aaron's more complex second act: his quest to become an important voice beyond the ball field.;pt. 1. Escape -- Herbert -- Henry -- Stepin Fetchit -- Milwaukee -- pt. 2. Magic -- Wehmeier -- Jackie -- Scripture -- Bushville -- Almost -- pt. 3. Legend -- Respect -- Atlanta -- Willie -- Ruth -- Mortal -- Acknowledgment -- pt. 4. Free -- Drift -- Cars -- 756.
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Рік:
2010
Видання:
1st ed
Видавництво:
RANDOM HOUSE-UK;Pantheon Books
Мова:
english
ISBN 10:
0375424857
ISBN 13:
9780375424854
Файл:
EPUB, 6.54 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2010