Home Run in David C Cook

Jul 06, 2013 Deborah rated it it was amazing

Cory Brand was born to win baseball. To hit home runs that seemed impossible, to be the hero his father could never be. It was his purpose in life, despite the cruelty of his childhood. Running from his past and spiraling out of control despite his insistence to the contrary, he finally gets the reality check he's had coming for years - and gets suspended from the team. Regrets of the past overshadow him like a dark cloud and frustration with present circumstances keep him from realizing how far Cory Brand was born to win baseball. To hit home runs that seemed impossible, to be the hero his father could never be. It was his purpose in life, despite the cruelty of his childhood. Running from his past and spiraling out of control despite his insistence to the contrary, he finally gets the reality check he's had coming for years - and gets suspended from the team. Regrets of the past overshadow him like a dark cloud and frustration with present circumstances keep him from realizing how far he has fallen.

Cory's agent, Helene, has arranged a deal with his team that he will complete an eight week recovery program and get his life back on track. When coaching Little League becomes a part of his very public reformation, he is anxious to get things over and done with.What he doesn't expect is what he finds when he returns home. A woman he loved so much, yet betrayed. A brother and family he never has time for. And a boy who may never know who his father is. Will Cory be able to find redemption for his sins? Will he be able to take the second chance he's been given? Or is it too late for someone like him?

This novelization by Thrasher shows exactly how far you can fall, and how God can lift you back up in spite of yourself. It shows us that no matter what we've done, or how much of our life we have destroyed, there is always grace and redemption for us from the Father. The characters were very real and believable, because while we may not suffer their particular afflictions, we are all in need of saving no matter who we are or what we've done. Thrasher has captured the essence and spirit of those who are in the midst of their struggle, and you come to care for each and every one of the people in the story. It is hard to read in places, but it is realistic and honest. No sugar coating. And because of that, I recommend it to anyone who has survived their addictions, or even if they find themselves in the thick of it.

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Mar 25, 2013 Diana Montgomery rated it it was amazing

What a wonderful book " Home Run " by Travis Thrasher. The book is made from the movie. This is a book based on addiction. There are many addictions but this one is a story about a baseball player Cory Brand. Teams top player but he starts messing up because of his alcohol addiction. Blames his life down falls
on his father who was abusive to him and younger brother Clay growing up. Instead of turning to God he turns to a bottle. His life just keeps going down hill till he is suspended for eight ...more

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Feb 25, 2013 Michelle Griep rated it it was amazing

I'm not into sports. I wouldn't know a touchdown from a hole in one. Okay, so maybe that's exaggerating, but reading a book about a baseball star and his messed up life is seriously NOT my first choice in fiction. But here I am, recommending a novel about a baseball supernova who's an alcoholic deadbeat dad. Why? Because Home Run has a powerful message of redemption (and the writing is drool worthy).

The plot centers around main character Cory Brand. I won't call him a hero, because for most of t ...more

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Apr 04, 2013 Cindi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: owned-books, r-r, favorites, addiction-drugs-alcohol-etc, sports

Wow, what an incredible story!

Cory Brand is a popular baseball star that seems to have it all. What folks don't know is that he is struggling with his past and his temper and alcoholism. Cory's very abusive father also struggled with addiction.

This book is a window into a man's life while he battles with the consequences of addiction and his anger. It shows how many people can be affected by one person's decision and how difficult recovery can be.

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Apr 14, 2013 Amy rated it it was amazing

Home Run is an amazing read. I loved reading about how much Cory's story. And learning how much he had to overcome, how to forgive, what is important, how to grow up, and of God's love. I'm looking forward to see how the book is portrayed in the movie.
Highly recommended.
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Apr 12, 2013 Margaret Chind marked it as hardcopy-review-to-read

Shelves: christianfiction, david-c-cook, netgalley-expired, sent-to-kindle, movie-based-on-the-book, ebook-galley, novelization

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Apr 18, 2013 Rebecca "Rebaka" Lewis rated it it was amazing

Cory Brand wanted to go to the majors as a baseball player but his life is a disaster. Can he get it together to achieve his goal? This was a wonderfully written story of showing the need for God is ALL areas of your life. It will take a grip on your soul and you will not want to put this one down. I can't wait for the movie to come out.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honet review.
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