Pitching for Sanity Part II: A Nervous Man's Journey Continues

by Mike Reuther

For generations, men have taken to the road to find themselves. This story picks up the second half of the road journey of Bill Barrister, in his youth a star baseball pitcher, but now a middle-aged man riddled with obsessive thoughts and anxiety, and his buddy, the carefree Godfrey, as they head farther west from their homes in Pennsylvania toward their ultimate destination in California. What are they really searching for out on the road? Adventure? Kicks? Perhaps love? As their journey proceeds across the Southwest, these two men with seemingly disparate personalities find they have more in common than they thought. A story of self-discovery, humor and the sort of colorful characters that set apart author Mike Reuther as a storyteller.

232 pages, Paperback

Published March 24, 2017

About the author

Mike Reuther uses his fervid imagination to create page-turning novels filled with interesting characters, many of them searching for happiness and their place in the world. His books include the acclaimed "Baseball Dreams, Fishing Magic" and the Amazon best-selling baseball novel, "Nothing Down." He's also the author of books that help writers realize their writing dreams, among them, "Write the Darn Book" and "How to Write a Book Without Going Crazy." A longtime journalist and freelance writer, he devotes the warmer months of the year to baseball and fly fishing, two of his passions that have served as the backdrop for his books. A seeker of truth but an all-around fun guy, he lives with his wife and kids near Williamsport, Pa.

Reviews

[Lance · Rating 4 out of 5]

The continuing saga of a nervous man

This second installment of the Pitching for Sanity series finds Bill, complete with baseball in his pocket in case he needs to throw, on the road with his friend Godfrey. Their adventure leads to Bill almost getting a chance to pitch for a team again, meeting more interesting play people along the way and through it all, Bill always seems to be on the edge. It picks up where the first book left off and we learn more about Bill and Godfrey. Leaves the reader ready for part 3...which is one I will certainly check out.