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Well-rounded mirror of society
A well-rounded collection of Robinson's most sincere poetry.His views on people as individuals is apparent, and his mysticism remains romantic.You'll find a little bit of every type of person in his myriad of characters. ... Read more

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A celebration of baseball, presenting a wonderful collection of writers as diverse as Hemingway and Roger Angell exploring every aspect of baseball. Other writers include John Updike and Gerrison Keilor. Full-color photographs and drawings. ... Read more

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a marvelous book
"Diamonds are Forever" is a marvelous book for anyone who loves baseball. I have lent it many times to my piano students and their parents, and they delight in the colorful paintings, witty drawings, artful photographs, deeply felt poems, and whimsical essays.

I believe that baseball has something for everyone, on many levels from the most superficial "three strikes and you're out" to the statistical for those devoted to numbers, to the "head"
game", the insiders' level that develops with thought and experience. By the time our three daughters played high school softball, they had learned the inside game quite well and foundcompetitive joy in it.

"Diamonds are Forever" is a great coffee table book, but in addition to the wonderful visuals, it's a good read. Highly recommended! ... Read more

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In this compelling collection of essays, Donald Hall continues in the tradition of such great American writers as Walt Whitman and Bernard Malamud, describing a love affair with sports, especially baseball.From poignant boyhood reminiscences to his hilarious debut as a 44-year-old "rookie" with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he traces his obsession with athletics in language both richly anecdotal and stunningly poetic.Whether describing the fierce beauty of athletes in the prime or the sweet sadness of an Old Timers' game, he celebrates the timeliness and timelessness of sports, its unique ability to capture the hearts and the imagination of a nation, to link generations of Americans -- father and son. ... Read more

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This collection of contemporary Michigan poetry contains work from 56 writers from across the state, who share their poetic glimpses of trout streams, schoolrooms and restaurants, as well as portraits of friends, lovers and families. ... Read more