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How can anyone write a yawner about the greatest player to ever play baseball? John Shea certainly managed to do so. There were interesting bits and several chapters were quite good, but generally, this book is a bunch of anecdotes about the same events told by different people, all accounting the same details, over and over. Did I learn more about Mays? No doubt, but at what cost? The only reason I persevered was because I received this book as a gift and wanted to be able to say I finished it. There are likely much more enjoyable books about the Say Hey Kid. Look somewhere other than this one.

kmelchior's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Willie Mays is an incredible baseball talent. His wisdom, humor, and life experience combine to inspire every reader. Not just for baseball fans.

leftyjonesq's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.75

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5.0

Really cool take on an inspirational book. Each of the 24 chapters(for Willie's uniform number) starts with a Mays quote and follows by giving a lesson told by stories from his career and life. Told almost in interview form this book was inspiring and informative without being preachy.
Great book by argueably the greatest baseball player to ever walk the Earth.

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4.0

As a fan of the game and SF Giants this was a must read. I enjoyed how Willie's story is woven through his co-authors words nicely. You can hear his voice throughout. He had to overcome so much. What's so great is his overall love of the game and just wanting to play, be his best, and mentor new players. He was instrumental in desegregating the NL with his calm demeanor and getting along with everyone. I love how involved he remains with the community to help inspire others; there is a lesson to be learnt in how he commands himself.

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