{"product_id":"its-only-a-game-glenn-kidder-9798877576599","title":"It's Only a Game!: YOUTH SPORTS TO ADULT FANDOM, PITTSBURGH TO BOSTON: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the thrill, heartbreak, and transformative power of organized sports in this captivating memoir\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethat is an exploration of the role of sports in shaping one's childhood and becoming a sports fan. Be transported back to your own experiences, even if you're not a sports fan. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Follow the author's childhood journey with baseball, \u003c\/b\u003e his brief foray into football, and his humble acknowledgment of his lack of skills in other sports. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Be inspired by the triumphs and inspirations\u003c\/b\u003e of the author's favorite Pittsburgh and New England sports players and teams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Relive the Red Sox's World Series efforts to dispel the Curse of the Bambino\u003c\/b\u003e, including the unforgettable 2004 ALCS series against the Yankees. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Witness the unbreakable spirit of \"Boston Strong\"\u003c\/b\u003e in the face of tragedy and how it united a city and its beloved team. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Glimpse the timeless magic of sports\u003c\/b\u003e and the memories they create as the author looks at the NFL's #199 draft pick in 2000 who became a living legend. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Imagine what he felt as a teen\u003c\/b\u003e during the idolization of and disillusionment with his baseball idol. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Recollect the highs and lows of childhood sports\u003c\/b\u003e through his memories and musings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't miss out on this captivating journey through the eyes of a sports fan! Print length 46 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glenn Kidder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798877576599\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.10d","brand":"Glenn Kidder","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852213334271,"sku":"9798877576599","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/its-only-a-game-glenn-kidder-9798877576599","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}