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Book Synopsis: More than 6 years after his death David Halberstam remains one of this country's most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. A Pulitzer Prize-winner for his ground-breaking reporting on the Vietnam War, Halberstam wrote more than 20 books, almost all of them bestsellers. His work has stood the test of time and has become the standard by which all journalists measure themselves.
The Teammates is the profoundly moving story of four great baseball players who have made the passage from sports icons--when they were young and seemingly indestructible--to men dealing with the vulnerabilities of growing older. At the core of the book is the friendship of these four very different men--Boston Red Sox teammates Bobby Doerr, Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Ted Williams--who remained close for more than sixty years.
The book starts out in early October 2001, when Dominic DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky begin a 1,300-mile trip by car to visit their beloved friend Ted Williams, whom they know is dying. Bobby Doerr, the fourth member of this close group--"my guys," Williams used to call them--is unable to join them.
This is a book--filled with historical details and first-hand accounts--about baseball and about something more: the richness of friendship.
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Are you a fan of American history and baseball? Look no further than "The Teammates" by David Halberstam. As one of the country's most respected journalists, Halberstam brings his expertise to the world of sports and friendship in this profoundly moving book.
Halberstam's Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on the Vietnam War showcased his journalistic talent, and now he turns his attention to the lives of four great baseball players. Bobby Doerr, Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Ted Williams are not only sports icons but also lifelong friends who have weathered the challenges of growing older together.
In "The Teammates," Halberstam delves into the vulnerabilities and realities of aging as he tells the story of these four men, who have remained close for over sixty years. The book explores their enduring friendship, starting with a poignant car trip in 2001 as DiMaggio and Pesky embark on a journey to visit their ailing friend, Williams, who they know is on his deathbed.
This book is much more than a baseball tale; it is a captivating account filled with historical details and first-hand accounts. Halberstam's narrative will transport you to a time when these players were young and seemingly indestructible, and then take you on a journey of reflection and insight as they confront the realities of aging.
If you are looking for a book that combines sports, history, and the power of friendship, "The Teammates" is a must-read. Join Bobby Doerr, Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Ted Williams on their remarkable journey and discover why Halberstam's work continues to set the standard for journalists around the world.
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