false 2255399 1 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&#151but often find themselves in far different situations. Photographer José 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&#8217;t. Yet this isn&#8217;t just another compendium of highlights&#151it&#8217;s a bold and sometimes heartbreaking look at the ups and downs of chasing a dream. <br><br>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&#151and the tension of illegal immigration&#151intrude on the dream. Discover what becomes of them, and explore the rich background of baseball and the Latin American world, in <i>Far From Home.</i> 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&#8217;s Day and a must-read for all who love the national game. 2261285 18 3 2008 Far From Home: Latino Baseball Players in America total:1|4:1| 1 4 6 1 0 0 false false Sat Apr 18 12:35:20 -0700 2009 Tue May 12 08:50:20 -0700 2009 more...]]> 0 0 false false Tue May 19 10:35:12 -0700 2009 Tue May 19 10:35:12 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon May 04 20:33:05 -0700 2009 Mon May 04 20:33:05 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Mar 17 09:15:37 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 17 09:15:37 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu May 01 09:51:31 -0700 2008 Wed May 21 08:46:55 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Mon Apr 28 22:21:57 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 28 22:21:57 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2255399