Lou Gehrig Lost Memoir

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In this surprising rediscovery, historian Gaff (Lou Gehrig) presents the lost memoir of New York Yankee Gehrig (1903–1941), written in 1927. In a conversational style, Gehrig discusses his humble childhood as the son of German immigrant parents in New York City and the respect he has for his other sports figures, such as teammate Babe Ruth, rival Ty Cobb, and manager Miller “Hug” Huggins. Gehrig’s love for the game is palpable, especially after winning the 1927 World Series, of which he writes, “I’m proud of the game and all who play it. And as long as I wear a big-league uniform, I will give all I can to the game.” Gaff follows up the memoir with a detailed look into Lou Gehrig’s life, discussing his career and the exuberant excesses of the Yankees’ hell-raising lifestyle (mainly Ruth’s), as well as Gehrig’s battle with ALS, with which he was diagnosed in 1939. Special mention is given to Gehrig’s legacy; even in his final days, he dedicated his life to trying to help others who were suffering from their own hardships. Gaff’s volume is a fitting tribute to an inspiring baseball legend. (May)
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Gaff’s short biographical essay on Gehrig, which makes up the second half of Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir, is also excellent. There are, of course, countless sources for facts on Lou’s life. The lost memoir from baseball icon Lou Gehrig-a sensational discovery, published for the first time as a book. At the tender age of twenty-four, Lou Gehrig decided to.

Reviewed on : 12/04/2019
Release date: 03/10/2020
Genre: Nonfiction

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Gaff is an independent scholar and the author of many books, including Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir, Bayonets in the Wilderness, Blood in the Argonne, and On Many a Bloody Field, hailed as “a masterpiece of Civil War scholarship” (The Bookwatch). He lives in Indiana. The lost memoir from baseball icon Lou Gehrig-a major historical discovery, published for the first time as a book, with “color commentary” from historian Alan Gaff. In 1927, the legendary Lou Gehrig sat down to write the remarkable story of his life and career. Quicken for mac 2018 download. 'A compelling rumination by a baseball icon and a tragic hero.' -Sports Illustrated The lost memoir from baseball icon Lou Gehrig-a sensational discovery, published for the first time as a book. At the tender age of twenty-four, Lou Gehrig decided to tell the remarkable story of his life and career.

Lou Gehrig Lost Memoir

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