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Steve Rushin Boeken

    Deze auteur bezit een uniek talent om de menselijke conditie te documenteren door middel van zijn schrijven, waarbij hij vaak de essentie van de menselijke ervaring vastlegt met zowel humor als diepgang. Zijn werk omvat uitgebreide wereldreizen en inzichtelijke observaties over sport, waarbij avontuur wordt gecombineerd met een diepgaand begrip van de menselijke natuur. Met een boeiende, slimme en vaak hilarische stijl biedt hij lezers een verfrissende en verrijkende ervaring.

    Sting-Ray Afternoons
    Road Swing
    The Caddie Was a Reindeer
    The 34-Ton Bat
    Nights in White Castle

    • Nights in White Castle

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen
      4,3(415)Tarief

      Picking up where he left off in his acclaimed memoir Sting-Ray Afternoons, Steve Rushin brilliantly captures a bygone era, and the thrills of new adulthood in the early 80s.

      Nights in White Castle

    • The 34-Ton Bat

      The Story of Baseball as Told Through Bobbleheads, Cracker Jacks, Jockstraps, Eye Black, and 375 Other Strange and Unforgettable Objects

      • 354bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen
      3,9(436)Tarief

      The book presents a unique exploration of baseball's history by focusing on the intriguing stories behind its objects, equipment, and notable figures. Through these narratives, it uncovers the lesser-known aspects of the game, offering readers a fresh perspective on baseball's cultural significance and evolution.

      The 34-Ton Bat

    • The Caddie Was a Reindeer

      And Other Tales of Extreme Recreation

      • 272bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen
      3,6(33)Tarief

      Featuring a selection of Steve Rushin's finest columns and features, this collection offers a blend of humor and heartwarming insights into lesser-known sports. Readers will find themselves laughing while discovering the charm and passion behind various athletic pursuits, reinforcing the universal love for sports.

      The Caddie Was a Reindeer

    • Road Swing

      One Fan's Journey Into the Soul of America's Sports

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      3,7(140)Tarief

      Embarking on a nostalgic journey, Steve Rushin explores iconic American sports landmarks as he approaches his thirtieth birthday. His adventure takes him from Larry Bird's roots in Indiana to the legendary cornfield of Dyersville, Iowa, where Field of Dreams was filmed. Throughout his travels, he encounters a diverse array of athletes, including bowlers, basketball players, and Little Leaguers, weaving together personal reflection and a celebration of sports culture in America.

      Road Swing

    • Sting-Ray Afternoons

      • 336bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      A wild and bittersweet memoir of a classic '70s childhood

      Sting-Ray Afternoons