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Playing with the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, World War II, and the Long Journey Home | 
 enlarge | Author: Gary W. Moore
Creator: Jim Morris
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 124909
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0143113887
Dewey Decimal Number: 977.394092
EAN: 9780143113881
ASIN: 0143113887
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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Condition: remainder mark
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Part Tuesdays with Morrie, part Field of Dreamsa true American story of World War II and redemption
Driven by word of mouth and the authors heroic efforts to tell the world his fathers story, Playing with the Enemy was a surprise hardcover hit for its independent publisher. Gary Moores book about his fathera baseball phenom whose future in the majors was cut short by World War II and a fateful occurrence during a top secret mission for the U.S. Navyis a warm-hearted memoir of faded dreams and new hope that is destined for the bestseller lists. Filled with memorable characters from an extraordinary time in our countrys history, it is a truly redemptive story that will be read and reread for generations to come.
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Belongs in the Cooperstown of Books August 21, 2008
This is a terrific book about small town family life after the Depression, baseball in the "Golden Age", and friendships. Also there is a great history of World War II and special military troops to entertain our troops. The friendships that evolve in this biography are endearing to all.
Very well written August 21, 2008
What an excellent book. So well written you will not want to put it down!
Read this book it is a classic, especially if you are interested in WWII era history and baseball of course!
Gary Moore is a real gentleman he responded right away to an email, with a humble and heartfelt response. D. Bradshaw
 Fun read August 18, 2008
This book is a fun one to read to "meet" some real people in America's heartland. The history lesson is interesting too. I had no idea our country set up Army and Navy baseball teams for entertaining the troops. The sad story of his alcoholic decline rings true in so many lives, but the redemption through an unexpected friendship warms your heart. We all need to remember that our accomplishments do not define us.
Can't stop thinking about this book! August 3, 2008
I'm not a reader or a writer. I read this book word for word, cover to cover. My love, Sandy, bought it and hoped it would interest me. I have a passion for baseball and enjoy history. I also enjoy hearing about those who go after their dreams and fight off adversity.
Playing with the Enemy...Wow! I couldn't put the book down. I finished at 12 midnight and had to email the author, Gary Moore. This book is not just for those who love baseball or enjoy history. It is a human interest story that teaches so much about life. It's also about a son who needed to know more about his fathers past.
I volunteer at a high school and coach baseball. I will use much of what I read about Gene Moore when motivating players. It's the morning after reading the book. I've spent all morning emailing friends about Gene Moore. This includes baseball players, family and friends and anyone I know who enjoys reading a good book.
You'll enjoy this book. I've always liked the slogan "baseball is life". For those who never had a passion for the game...read the book...you'll see what I mean.
Earl Altshuler
San Diego
A wonderful story July 25, 2008
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This book is a wonderful read. You won't want to put it down until you have finished it. All of us can be inspired by Gene Moore's story. Even when dreams are dashed we can look around to see God's blessings in our lives. Sometimes it takes an "enemy" to point out our most precious gift - our family and their love for us. Don't delay. Read or listen to this book now.
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