Yogi

A Life Behind the Mask

Yogi
Jon Pessah
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Paperback
h210 x 140mm - 576pg
29 Apr 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780316310970
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The definitive biography of Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees icon, winner of 13 World Series championships, and the most-quoted player in baseball historyLawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra is at once one of America' s best-loved and least known heroes. The Yankees' Everyman to Joe DiMaggio' s Royalty, he is famous for winning titles--13 World Series championships--his leadership, and the superlative play that put him in the Hall of Fame. And his paradoxical quotes are nothing less than national touchstones. He is the quintessential American success story: a first generation immigrant from a poor but determined family who went on to become one of the greatest players in baseball history. Now, Jon Pessah, founding editor of ESPN the Magazine and author of The Game, will tell the definitive story of the greatest Yankee catcher, war hero, ferocious competitor, 15-time All Star, and legend who has yet to receive the full treatment.
"If you' re a lifetime baseball fan, you' d rather be watching an early-season major-league game now instead of recycled classics during this plague year. But Mr. Pessah' s book is as good a proxy for baseball pleasure as you' re going to find. It' s a relaxed, sprawling affair-like those Yankee Stadium Sunday double-headers. . . This is a heart-warming narrative with a heroic protagonist who overcomes every imaginable obstacle to achieve greatness. "--Edward Kosner, Wall Street Journal "While a number of books have been written about Yogi Berra, none are as comprehensive as this in-depth account by sportswriter Pessah . . . A thorough, engaging read for Berra fans and Yankee admirers. "--Library Journal "Here' s a contender for baseball book of the year. Pessah' s Yogi is as warm, winning and entertaining as its subject-certain to be the definitive biography of an American legend. "--Jonathan Eig, author of Luckiest Man, Opening Day, and Ali: A Life Yogi is a masterwork. . . Jon Pessah expertly reveals the powerful influence of one of baseball' s, and perhaps all of America' s, most golden-hearted and well-beloved characters. "--Tyler Kepner, author of K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches "If Yogi Berra wasn' t a true story, nobody could make him up. Or maybe a brilliant storyteller like Jon Pessah could! But thanks to Yogi, Pessah doesn' t have to. "---Rob Neyer, author of Power Ball: Anatomy of a Modern Baseball Game "Jon Pessah is not just an author who recounts history. He is a talented storyteller, as his critically acclaimed The Game illustrated. Now he has used his passion and prose to give us Yogi, a rich and poignant portrait of one of America' s most beloved sports icons. "--Clare Smith, JG Spink Award winner (2017) and ESPN Coordinating Editor/Baseball "Jon Pessah' s meticulously sourced Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask immediately becomes essential for anyone interested in the life of a true American icon. The book is a serious and thoughtful treatment of a life that was a good deal more complex than most people realize. Throughout, it' s Yogi' s warmth, love of his family and loyalty to them and his friends that drive this narrative. Yogi Berra was a beautiful person with a big heart, and this biography more than does him justice. Simply put-a great read for any baseball fan. "--Joe Garagiola Jr. , Special Advisor to the President/CEO Arizona Diamondbacks "Yogi Berra is a poster boy for the greatest generation; both a man of great character and a . . . great character! His journey from "The Hill" to Normandy to Yankee hero to American icon is inspiring. Thank you Jon Pessah for making this book necessary!"--Marty Appel, Yankee historian and author of Pinstripe Empire, Munson and Casey Stengel "Yogi Berra is the greatest winner of all time and one of baseball' s most lovable, fascinating, and iconic players. Jon Pessah brings Yogi to life, from his childhood, to his brilliance as a Yankee, to his importance as a cultural icon. I thought I understood Yogi' s life and career, but I learned something new on virtually every page. "--Tim Kurkjian, senior baseball writer/analyst, ESPN "The funny anecdotes and exciting play-by-play from baseball' s golden age will keep Berra' s legions of fans happy. " --Publishers Weekly "A vigorous biography of the New York Yankees legend. . . Yogi emerges as a man who was more thoughtful than many give him credit for. . . A welcome life of the Yankees icon and worthwhile reading for any baseball buff. "--Kirkus
Jon Pessah was a founding editor of ESPN the Magazine. He has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, managed the sports departments for Newsday and the Hartford Courant, and edited, wrote, and ran the investigative team for ESPN the Magazine.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780316310970
Published: 29 Apr 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Back Bay Books
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 576

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