The Big Bam : The Life and Times of Babe Ruth (Paperback)

from mybucketlistofbooks

I enjoyed this quite a bit. I haven't read any other biographies on Babe Ruth, and haven't read a ton of sports biographies so I have little to compare it to. But, it does compare favorably with biographies I have read on other public figures. It's an easy read and flows well! Helps if you are al...

from nmele

Pretty interesting and thorough biography of Babe Ruth, very readable.

from stevetempo

I found the book a very interesting and truthful story about one the great and revolutionary sports heroes of our time. I specifically liked how the author calls attention to the mystery spots of Ruth's life (were facts can not be confirmed).Steve

from p_linehan

This book shows that all the caricatures of Ruth pale next to the real thing. He was the first superstar, bigger than anyone around today, even Michael Jordan. I strongly recommend the book, even for non-sports fans. Ruth's story makes an interesting contrast to today's pampered athletes. It's in...

from maggiereads

Serendipity is the art of finding something meaningful amid looking for something else; or at least, that is how I define it. It happened last week while perusing the Atlanta airport books. I was in the mood for Flannery O'Connor, a native Georgian, when I ran across his face. Who? None other tha...