Description: Renowned broadcaster Simon brings his passion for baseball and for civil rights to this volume. He deftly captures the drama of Robinson's first year in baseball, when his heroism was constantly on display--and how he went from rookie to Rookie of the Year, the award that now bears Robinson's name.
Brief description: Scott Simon, the host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon, has won every major award in broadcasting for his personal essays, war reporting, and commentary. He is also the author of Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan.
Review Quotes: "An extraordinary book . . . invitingly written and brisk." -Chicago Tribune
"Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay." --The Washington Post Book World
"Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered." --Laura Hillenbrand, author of the New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit