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Jun 14, 2008
Jeff
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An incomplete biography of Lasorda, but a fantastic story about life and management. Tommy Lasorda was the manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1976 to 1996, winning two World Series Titles. Lasorda's story is one of hope and inspiration.
I liked this book from the management perspective. He was a manager by inspiration and charisma. He inspired mediocre players to be great. He had more faith in them then they did in themselves. This is what lead to both World Championships, plus More...
I liked this book from the management perspective. He was a manager by inspiration and charisma. He inspired mediocre players to be great. He had more faith in them then they did in themselves. This is what lead to both World Championships, plus More...
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Feb 15, 2008
fleegan
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Okay, if you're looking for a biography of Tommy Lasorda, just know that this isn't really that kind of book. This book is about Tommy Lasorda, yes, but it's not a typical baseball biography where they tell you all about growing up poor and making it to the Bigs and living the Baseball Life. Well, that stuff is in there, but not much. Mostly this books talked about what Tommy Lasorda does now and they've mixed in a few stories of when he was the manager of the Dodgers. Personally I was looking f
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Mar 10, 2011
Davina
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Okay, I'm a life long Dodger Girl, but I love baseball in general too. If you think fondly of Tommy, you gotta read I Live For This. If you're a baseball lover you will love the stories, no matter who you root for. And if you like stories of celebrities giving back & using their name for the good of humanity, read this. I'm of course biased, but I really do think Tommy's insights to the game (past, present & future) can be appreciated by anyone who enjoys the sport/sports in general. I'm no
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Sep 22, 2011
Jeff
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I bought this book in 2008, hoping to get Tommy's autograph. I was lucky enough to to get that autograph and while he was signing, he asked if I had read and enjoyed the book. I told him, "No Skip, I've not had a chance yet..." He told me it was wonderful story and I promised him that I would read it. Now admittedly, I've got to be one of the worlds biggest Dodger fans and to someone else, this book may not be the most interesting. But at times I was moved to tears, especially reading
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Mar 03, 2008
Amy
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I think that most people will agree that the first thing you think of when somebody mentions the LA Dodgers is Tommy Lasorda -- he is literally the face of Dodger baseball!
This was a spectacular book and I learned more about this manager dressed in Dodger Blue than I ever knew before!
I learned a lot about his relationships with family, friends (I loved the sentimental gesture by Bobby Valentine for Lasorda's 79th birthday), players, executives in the Dodger organization (both More...
This was a spectacular book and I learned more about this manager dressed in Dodger Blue than I ever knew before!
I learned a lot about his relationships with family, friends (I loved the sentimental gesture by Bobby Valentine for Lasorda's 79th birthday), players, executives in the Dodger organization (both More...
Oct 05, 2010
Kay
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Tommy Lasorda is a 'real character'. I really enjoyed reading this book and there are many times I laughed out loud at some of his antics. He was honored at a Spring Training game I went to in Florida several years ago and he projected a bigger than life showman and after reading this book I know that's true.
May 10, 2010
John
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probably closer to 3.5 stars as it is an entertaining book about lasorda's rise from poverty to being the face of the dodgers. he was a self-preservationist and a bit egotistical, but he was also a master motivator. there are definitely some good leadership points to take away from this read.
Jun 16, 2010
Mike
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I learned that Tommy Lasorda is kind of a jerk and a hypocrit. He's lovable like your mildly racist grandma is lovable. For some reason you just look past the flaws, attributing them to their age and their environment growing up. Those same flaws in anyone else and you'd hate them but wrapped up in an old package behind an innocent smile and an old timey story and you just accept it.
I didn't really learn anything new or very interesting about the Dodgers or Tommy and it's not like More...
I didn't really learn anything new or very interesting about the Dodgers or Tommy and it's not like More...
Dec 24, 2008
A hilarious biography of one of baseballs greatest managers. A must read for any baseball fan like me.
Dec 01, 2011
Zack
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Lasorda is larger than life, but not larger than baseball itself. This book was a good read and a nice behind the scenes look at the life of Tommy Lasorda, from his childhood throughout his years as Dodgers manager. Although I don't buy that he is the last true believer...
Aug 04, 2011
Laura
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This is exactly what you would expect from Tommy. It is fun to read about someone who loves what he does so much.
Mar 29, 2008
Julie
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My father and I are huge Dodger fans and we loved this book! Great stories about the Dodgers, baseball and baseball's greatest ambassador. I highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the greatest game ever played.
Feb 22, 2011
Jenny
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Finally... This book dragged for a while, and was filled with lots of details. I can't decide if I actually enjoyed the book or was just glad to be done with it.
Jul 22, 2008
Plaschke is one of my favorite sports writers! So far, this book delivers: it's moving, real and eye-opening as I learn about the life of this baseball legend.
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