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Alex Justin, a virtuous journeyman baseball player in the twilight of his pro career, must deal with the cruelties of fate and returns to his dreams and to his first summer in the minor leagues
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From Publishers Weekly
Gethers's second novel (after The Dandy presents the life and times of Alex Justin, a major league baseball player searching for that elusive "moment"the "perfect play." His relationship with Patty, his childhood sweetheart, is particularly endearing, and this neatly told story, with its snappy dialogue, is populated by other memorable characters: enigmatic Dave Manning, crass "Lump" and Willie Trott, whose career is violently cut short by bigotry. The perceptive, compelling narrative draws us into Alex's "secret world," his own version of the American Dream, in which he is convinced that potential and hard work will spell certain success. The problem is, the Dream subtly changes as Alex ages, for he learns fear. The book begins in the '50s, when Alex is an apprentice player, and ends in the '80s, when he is the manager of a jazz club. When they are 18, Willie introduces Alex to modern jazz and Charlie Parker, whose moments of "getting blue" are the perfect musical counterpoint to Alex's search. Alex is driven to do something great, but when his moment is realized, he discovers it is not enough, for what he strove to achieve in baseball, he continues to wish to achieve in life.
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From Library Journal
A well-written, compassionate novel about America's favorite pastime, this is the tale of Alex Justinjourneyman big league outfielder, decent human being, and dreamer. Growing up in New York in the 1950s, Alex believes he's destined for baseball greatness. During the next two decades as a much-traded .260 hitter, he comes to realize that he is not the best. Still he persists and, just once, does touch greatnessmakes a great catch that wins the World Series for the Yankees. During the 1980s Alex, trading in on his moment of baseball glory, operates a jazz nightclub and eatery. By the author of The Dandy , this novel offers solid characterization, deep respect for baseball, and a mature understanding or appreciation of human weakness. Highly recommended. James B. Hemesath, Adams State Coll . Lib., Alamosa, Col.
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- PublisherDelacorte Pr
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0385295235
- ISBN 13 9780385295239
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages346
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Alex "The Judge " Justin has always done the right things. But in a hot southern town, Alex begins his first summer in the minor leagues and he learns about baseball, lusty sex, and a soul touching moment of perfection his friend calls "Getting Blue." People begin to shape his life like his gentle roommate who puts his faith in the Lord and home cooking; the hard-drinking, unbridled catcher called The Lump; and Willie, the black man who teaches Alex about the magic of jazz. The non price clipped Dust Jacket is good condition with some small tears (is now in a Mylar protector) and the book is in very good condition. I have over 140 baseball novels and mysteries and more than 150 publications on the minor leagues in stock. Discounts are available when you purchase multiple items on the same order. Seller Inventory # ABE-1600476034004
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