Sparky and Me: My Friendship with Sparky Anderson and the Lessons He Shared About Baseball and Life
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (763 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1250000262 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Managing people in a scope far broader than a pennant race is a rare quality, and Sparky understood people, their insecurities, their motivations. Along the way, Dan never took for granted the front row seat he had to watch one of history's most memorable managers' absolute mastery of baseball's nuances and intricacies.But the most important things Sparky taught Dan were the "unwritten rules" of life, which he practiced meticulously. Here, Dan provides a unique look at an endearing man who led a significant life both in and out of the game." -Bob Costas. But Sparky's health was taking a turn for the worse, so Dan arranged a three-day visit as quickly as he could. During their last days together, the friends recalled the memories of a lifetime as each prepared silently for their final good-bye. But few knew him as Dan Ewald did. In the tradition of Tuesdays With Morrie, Dan Ewald pens a memoir of his friendship with legendary Tigers manager Sparky Anderson, the man who taught him not only the nu
(Mitch Albom, New York Times bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and Have a Little Faith)No one understood Sparky better than Dan Ewald. Ewald… fondly remembers the generosity of an American icon. He was the greatest influence on all of our lives. But few knew him as Dan Ewald did. The stories that Dan shares show the character of the man we all love. (Tim Kurkjian, ESPN)The stories and recollections are priceless. (Hall of Fame Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman)In Sparky and Me, Dan Ewald brings to life the most beloved baseball manager of the past 50 years and reminds us why we (and our sport) miss him so. Dan brings to life his pal Sparky Anderson, one of the best old boys of summer who ever lived. Sparky and Me made me feel like I was sitting right next to him, learning his life lessons. A moving tribute to a very special friendship. (Publishers Weekly
During that time, he became close friends with Sparky Anderson, whose career he managed for thirty-two years and with whom he authored three books.. DANIEL EWALD is a sports writer who worked as the public relations director for the Detroit Tigers for eighteen years
Bravery shines through Amazon Customer A caveat before we begin.When I first started as a freelancer, I was asked to do an interview with Sparky Anderson following the publication of his 1998 memoir, THEY CALL ME SPARKY, which happened to be written with the assistance of Dan Ewald, a sportswriter who worked as public relations director for the Detroit . Amazing look back at an incredible friendship As an admitted Sparky Anderson fan, I was looking forward to a historical review of his career. Little did I realize that this book is something much more special than a simple biographical look at Sparky.Dan Ewald does a masterful job not only explaining the depths of Sparky Anderson, but also his own special frie. "A Life Spent Serving Others" according to Bill Emblom. Author Dan Ewald has done a masterful job in relating his friendship of over A Life Spent Serving Others Bill Emblom Author Dan Ewald has done a masterful job in relating his friendship of over 40 years with former Tigers' manager Sparky Anderson. After Anderson was relieved of his managerial position with the Cincinnati Reds he took the helm of the Detroit Tigers in 1979. This is a book filled with anecdotes covering Anderson's . 0 years with former Tigers' manager Sparky Anderson. After Anderson was relieved of his managerial position with the Cincinnati Reds he took the helm of the Detroit Tigers in 1979. This is a book filled with anecdotes covering Anderson's