A review by collinaj
The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron by Howard Bryant

challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

This book was unbelievable well-researched. The author really set the context for Henry Aaron's childhood, move to Milwaukee, and tense relationship with the Atlanta Braves. I learned a great deal and also had space to reflect on our relationship to baseball heroes. The sport's racist history is incredibly problematic and is depicted in all of its complexity. Slow at times, to get through the individual games affecting pennant races and playoff series. But so detailed and thorough that I was impressed and inspired. A good read for any sports fan, anybody interested in a deep look at race in baseball, or an Atlanta native who wants to learn more about an Atlanta legend.