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mhuntone's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to this on audio- a pretty thorough history about Ted Williams that is unflinching in honesty, but maintains a sense of reverence that an icon like The Kid deserves. Sad how is life ended, but I appreciate Montville not sugar coating what happened to him, as well as the responsibility he played in some of that in how he acted as a father to his children. Above all, we understand Williams as a man - as a baseball legend, as a legendary outdoorsman, as a war hero, and as a friend, family member, and compassionate human being.... as long as you weren't a Boston sportswriter, LOL!
firerosearien's review against another edition
5.0
One of a very, very few sports biographies I've read that actually reads like a good, entertaining book. It is a full portrait of Williams, warts and all, although the very unsympathetic portrayal of his son John-Henry seems a bit one sided.
takaime's review
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
this was one of my favorite books i have ever read. i like the way it’s clearly sympathetic to a lot of the struggles of fame and ability but allows you to form your own judgements on him
ashleyreads88's review against another edition
This was a very interesting read. I loved reading about his childhood, his days in the military, his fishing trips, and his playing days (in which he definitely got preferential treatment), who else could get brand new bats delivered overnight from Louisville Slugger? What was heartbreaking is how Williams' son exploited his father during his last years, and wouldn't allow some of Ted's best friends to visit him. Ted's son was a complete asshole. I enjoyed reading this book and definitely thought some parts were humorous.
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