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Big Papi, April 2007
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My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits
St. Martin's Press
April 2007
On Sale: April 17, 2007
288 pages
ISBN: 0312366337
EAN: 9780312366339
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Raised in the Dominican Republic, signed by the Seattle
Mariners, and released by the Minnesota Twins, David Ortiz
landed in baseball-crazy Boston, of all places. Generally
regarded as an underachiever to that point in his career,
Ortiz blossomed into one of the most feared and adored
sluggers in baseball while altering the course of the
game's history, helping Boston win its first World Series
in eighty-six years and thereby breaking the
infamous "Curse of the Bambino." Along the way, Ortiz established his place as a truly
Ruthian figure in the annals of our national pastime: an
imposing figure in the batter's box, yet an endearing man
to the young, particularly in his native Dominican
Republic, where he has focused his charitable efforts on
improving the health of children. The son of two caring
parents, and a loving father of three, Ortiz is a hero to
many. Now, in his memoir, the man affectionately known as "Big
Papi" recounts his life from growing up in an impoverished
area of the Dominican Republic (where baseball is king) to
his ascension in Boston (where he became one). Ortiz
discusses, in detail, his historic and record-setting
performances as a member of the Red Sox, his exploding
popularity, the challenges of playing in Boston, and life
in the Red Sox clubhouse. BIG PAPI is a unique memoir by a charismatic man who
appeals to young and old, on the baseball field or off.
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Product Details Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Press (April 17, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312366337
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: EXCELLENT!!, April 25, 2007
Reviewer: Terry Gordon "terrygordon" (New York, NY USA) -
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This is not one of those typical celebrity books that goes
on for pages about how great the author is. This is an
amazing story about a man who overcame everything to get to
where he is. It's got heartbreak, humor, great baseball
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Great Book About A Great Person, April 23, 2007
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You cant help but love Big Papi. This book is just further
proof of Papi's triumphs on and off the field. He overcame
a lot to get where he is today, and this book tells you the
whole story. He is a unique individual that has given back
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5 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Big Papi Rocks!, April 22, 2007
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It's really a joy to watch this gentle giant add so much to
my beloved Red Sox. His intensity at the plate is
unmatched. He really is a role model to many. This book is
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Reviewer: Vahan (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews
This was an awesome book. Though I'm puzzled why Ortiz
never won an MVP. He's so incredible, and a gifted author. This book makes it clear why the Red Sox are marching on to
yet another World Series Championship, and why the
overspent Yankees will likely never win another
championship again. Perhaps the most eloquent statement ever made about the Red
Sox and Yankees was made by a sportscaster who
said "There's no doubt that the Yankees are a group of
highly talented players. But the Red Sox are a team of
talented players, and everyone knows who the heart of that
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