The Closer: My Story

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Closer: My Story
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mariano Rivera
Contributions by Wayne Coffey
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 164
Category/GenreBaseball
ISBN/Barcode 9780316284134
ClassificationsDewey:796.357092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Imprint Little, Brown Young Readers
Publication Date 16 February 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

Ruth, Mantle, Gehrig, DiMaggio...Rivera. A top-five Yankee of all time, Mariano Rivera is the man who has intimidated thousands of batters by merely opening a bullpen door. Now, in an edition for young readers, he will tell his story for the first time: from a childhood in Panama, to the championships, the rivalries, and the struggles of being a Latino baseball player in the United States and of maintaining Christian values in professional athletics. The 12 time All-Star will discuss what it's like to run up to that mound with the game - or the season - squarely on his shoulders.

Author Biography

Mariano Rivera is a pitcher for the New York Yankees, where he has played for 19 seasons. He is Major League Baseball's all-time saves leader and a five-time World Champion. He and his wife, Clara, have three sons and live in New York.

Reviews

A must for young baseball fans.--School Library Journal