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rated a book it was amazing
by Darcy Frey
recommended for:
Basketball junkies, urban studies majors, fans of The Wire
Gregg said:
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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 "
Gregg
rated a book really liked it
recommended for:
Baseball dorks
Gregg said:
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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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