The Teammates: A Portrait Of A Friendship (AUDIO CD)

Description: The Teammates: A Portrait Of A Friendship is an inspiring audiobook that explores the topic of friendship through the lens of sports. Written by David Halberstam and narrated by the author himself, this unabridged audio CD comes in a standard jewel case and is perfect for young adults, ages 9-12, and adults alike. Published in 2003, this audiobook is in English and is a must-have for sports enthusiasts and fans of Halberstam's work. The Teammates takes the listener on a journey through the world of sports and the importance of teamwork, while also highlighting the personal stories of the players involved. This audiobook is a great addition to any collection and is sure to provide hours of entertainment and inspiration. As baseball legend Ted Williams lay dying in Florida, his old Boston Red Sox teammates Johnny Pesky and Dom DiMaggio piled into a car and drove 1,300 miles to see their friend. Another member of the close-knit group, Bobby Doerr, remained in Oregon to tend to his wife who had suffered a stroke. Besides providing a poignant travelogue of the elderly Pesky and DiMaggio's trip, David Halberstam's The Teammates goes back in time to profile the men as young ballplayers. Although it is enlightening to learn about Doerr, Pesky, and DiMaggio, the leader of the group and star of the book is Williams. Halberstam portrays the notoriously moody and difficult Williams as a complex man: driven by a rough childhood and a fiercely competitive nature to become perhaps the greatest pure hitter of all time while also being a magnetic personality and loving friend. While there is nothing exceptionally unusual about old men who have stayed friends (plenty of people stay friends, after all), baseball gives this particular relationship a unique makeup. Unlike most friendships, that of Williams, Doerr, Pesky, and DiMaggio was viewed all summer long by hooting, hollering Red Sox fans. As such, their bond is forged both of individual accomplishment, win-loss records, numerous road trips, and, since they played for the Red Sox, annual doses of disappointment. Halberstam, author of Summer of '49 and October 1964 is the ideal writer to tell two equally intriguing stories, both rich in America's pastime. Although he occasionally drops himself into the narrative, one expects that of Halberstam and gladly accepts it in exchange for the highly readable exposition infused with poetic majesty that has become his trademark. Please pay attention to the pictures to make sure this is the item(s) you are needing/wanting! The Picture is only to show the condition of items I have. They do not represent how many there are. The title say exactly what you will get. Sometimes items can vary!; Pictures are important! Also it is it is better to open a case if you have problems with any orders we receive 50 to a hundred emails a day and your could be overlooked. Also this is the best way for both of us to protect ourselves. So please open a case because I can miss your emails. Thank you Things I have, have been purchased at auctions. You receive it exactly as I show in picture. I try to be upfront with you the best that I can. Feel free to ask any questions. We offer FREE RETURNS if there are any problems!

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Location: Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

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