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Lou Gehrig - by David A Adler (Paperback)

Lou Gehrig - by  David A Adler (Paperback)
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Last Price: 7.99 USD

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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This biography details Lou Gehrig's legendary 14 years as first baseman for the New York Yankees until his diagnosis with a rare and fatal disease. Full-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This biography traces Gehrig's life, from childhood through his illustrious career with the Yankees to his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his tragic death at age thirty-seven. Expressive illustrations capture the strength, modesty, and dignity for which this remarkable man will always be remembered. "Readers will feel good after reading this biography--and maybe even inspired to start measuring themselves against Gehrig's standard."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Well told and handsomely illustrated." -The New York Times Book Review <BR><br><br>"A touching tribute to the baseball superstar . . . Stunning illustrations."-The Boston Globe<BR><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>DAVID A. ADLER lives in New York. <p/>TERRY WIDENER lives in Texas. <p/>

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