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Far From Home: Latino Baseball Players in America | 
 enlarge | Authors: Tim Wendel, Jose Luis Villegas
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
List Price: $28.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 828707
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 1426202164
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.3570973
EAN: 9781426202162
ASIN: 1426202164
Publication Date: March 18, 2008
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Product Description
From Argentina and Venezuela to the Dominican Republic and the rest of the Caribbean, thousands of boys grow up playing sandlot ball and planning a big-league career. Inspired by Latino greats who paved the way, young men head north in hopes of baseball success—but often find themselves in far different situations. Photographer Jose Luis Villegas and sportswriter Tim Wendel dramatically reveal the energy, talent, and hard-driving ambition of these determined players, both the few who make it and the many who don’t. Yet this isn’t just another compendium of highlights—it’s a bold and sometimes heartbreaking look at the ups and downs of chasing a dream.
The book captures all the flash and glory of being a major-league star at the top of his game...as well as the struggles faced by other hopefuls who have to take a longer, tougher road. For many of these men, the realities of the system—and the tension of illegal immigration—intrude on the dream. Discover what becomes of them, and explore the rich background of baseball and the Latin American world, in Far From Home. With sports interest for the baseball fan...timely issues for the history buff...and great images for the photography enthusiast...it is perfectly positioned for Father’s Day and a must-read for all who love the national game.
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From past to present May 4, 2008
The photography, a careful mixture of historical, documentary and portraiture, makes this book a pleasure for even the casual baseball fan. When this photography is combined with the story of Latino players in the major leagues, it creates a book for anyone interested in a modern story of struggle and success.
Home Run April 24, 2008
The beautiful photos and insightful text are a real tribute to the players from Latin America who have so enhanced Major League Baseball.
Covers all the bases April 24, 2008
Incredible photographs. Precise narrative. This book will be a hit for baseball fans of all ages. I especially liked the timeline in the back.
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