Giveaway: Calico Joe by John Grisham
Book Description:
A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball…Whatever happened to Calico Joe?
It began quietly enough with a pulled hamstring. The first baseman for the Cubs AAA affiliate in Wichita went down as he rounded third and headed for home. The next day, Jim Hickman, the first baseman for the Cubs, injured his back. The team suddenly needed someone to play first, so they reached down to their AA club in Midland, Texas, and called up a twenty-one-year-old named Joe Castle. He was the hottest player in AA and creating a buzz.In the summer of 1973 Joe Castle was the boy wonder of baseball, the greatest rookie anyone had ever seen. The kid from Calico Rock, Arkansas dazzled Cub fans as he hit home run after home run, politely tipping his hat to the crowd as he shattered all rookie records.
Calico Joe quickly became the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a hard-partying and hard-throwing Mets pitcher. On the day that Warren Tracey finally faced Calico Joe, Paul was in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his Dad. Then Warren threw a fastball that would change their lives forever…In John Grisham’s new novel the baseball is thrilling, but it’s what happens off the field that makes CALICO JOE a classic.
About John Grisham:
JOHN GRISHAM is the author of twenty-four novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and two novels for young readHe lives in Virginia and Mississippi.Giveaways ends on April 6, 2012. To enter, please us the Rafflecopter widget below.
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Guess this is the year of baseball books. Just read The Art of Fielding not too long ago!
holdenj said... March 23, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Great giveaway. Would enjoy it. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
traveler said... March 23, 2012 at 10:43 AM
This book definitely caught my eye. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Margie said... March 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM
I always enjoy John Grisham's books! I would love to read this one!
Carol M said... March 23, 2012 at 3:10 PM
another Grisham book, what fun.
Dianne11 said... March 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM
I just love John Grisham's books, and I know I would enjoy this one. Thanks for having this giveaway.
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Anita Yancey said... March 23, 2012 at 4:54 PM
This sounds like a very interesting book. Thanks for the giveaway.
bn100 said... March 24, 2012 at 3:27 PM
I love to read John Grisham's books.
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Linda Kish said... March 24, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Great book which I would appreciate. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
petite said... March 25, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Thanks for this great giveaway. I
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momma8385 said... March 25, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Love Grisham's books and can't wait to read Calico Joe..
Thanks for opportunity to enter giveaway.
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misskallie2000 said... March 26, 2012 at 2:17 AM
This book sounds really interesting. I love books about baseball. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Joanne said... March 28, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Thanks for the giveaway.
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Reading said... March 31, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Wonderful story of fathers, sons, regrets, and forgiveness. This was really 4 1/2 stars for me. I love baseball and John Grisham's books, so I was not surprised at my response to this book.
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