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Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan
Home and Away Memoir of a Fan
Author: Scott Simon
The host of NPR's Weekend Edition comes through with the perfect Father's Daygift -- a memoir that is the ideal blend of wit, reportage, and plain old-fashioned storytelling. NPR'S Scott Simon, is also a devout sports fan, a proud son of Chicago, and a devoted son and stepson. His love of sports is the vein he mines for this exquisit...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780786864157
ISBN-10: 078686415X
Publication Date: 5/3/2000
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Hmmmm, anyone like sports woven in with the major conflicts of the 20the Century? Author Scott Turow says "each page is haloed with the special magic that derives from a thoughtful person coming to terms with his life. It was a privilege to read this book"

Couldn't have said it better myself!
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Baseball stories by Scott Simon, beloved NPR host.
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Wonderful, touching story winding tales of life with those of sports. Memorable book.
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Scott Simon's perception and style - and Billy Pierce, the White Sox, Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan, Mike Ditka, the Bears, the Cubs, ... you don't have to be a sports fan to love reading Scott Simon.


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