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The Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams

by Darcy Frey

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recommended for: Basketball junkies, urban studies majors, fans of The Wire

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Gregg said: " The literary equivalent of Hoop Dreams and a perfect look at the failure of American urban social policy and how sports provides both as an escape and a detriment to people trapped in dire poverty and racism.

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Mar 13, 2007 08:48AM · see review

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The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

by Nicholas Dawidoff

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recommended for: Baseball dorks

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Gregg said: " About halfway done. A really interesting biography on the life and times of a baseball player who was a linguistics expert and Princeton graduate who ended up as a US espionage agent. A little dry but still pretty fun. "

Mar 13, 2007 08:36AM · see review

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The literary equivalent of Hoop Dreams and a perfect look at the failure of American urban social policy and how sports provides both as an escape and a detriment to people trapped in dire poverty and racism. I think this is the best book about sports ...more
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About halfway done. A really interesting biography on the life and times of a baseball player who was a linguistics expert and Princeton graduate who ended up as a US espionage agent. A little dry but still pretty fun.
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The definitive book of the Cold War. Objectively written, immaculately researched. People really need to understand the Cold War a lot more, especially in light of our current geopolitical situation. It seemed like destiny for the West to live ...more
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Loved it! A review of how Reagan, Pope John Paul and Maggie tore down that wall, which resulted in the end of the 20th Century. Required reading, especially in an era when we're quick to pass judgment on current events without understanding the ...more
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I'm not much of a fan of spirituality reading, but this is one of the best additions I've made to the bookshelf in years. An auto-biography of a True Believer who lived as a nun in 19th Century France. Therese of Liseux lived her life in dedication ...more
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