Luckiest Man: The Life And Death Of Lou Gehrig - Hardcover

Eig, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0743245911 ISBN 13: 9780743245913

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2005

Synopsis

Draws on hundreds of new interviews and previously unpublished letters to present a comprehensive account of the life of the Hall of Fame ballplayer whose career was cut short by the disease now named for him, in a portrait that shares background details about his rivalry with Babe Ruth, the onset of his illness, and the final years of his life. 100,000 first printing.

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Review

""Luckiest Man is a first-class biography, thoroughly researched and nimbly written....If Gehrig's 'luckiest man' speech offered fans a glimpse into his character, Eig's Luckiest Man pushes the door wide open."

-- Bill Syken, "Sports Illustrated

"A wonderful book."

-- Cal Ripken Jr.

"A wonderful book."

-- Cal Ripken Jr.

"As my consecutive games streak grew, my curiosity about Lou Gehrig also grew and I wanted to learn more about him and what kind of person he was. Jonathan Eig's book, "Luckiest Man, " really helped me put all of the pieces together and gain a solid understanding of Lou, both on and off the field. I thought it was a wonderful book that provided insights about Lou, his amazing life and outstanding career."

-- Cal Ripken, Jr.

"This is a book for Yankee fans, baseball fans, and anyone who wants to read about a man whose determination and heroism inspire us today."

-- Rudolph W. Giuliani

"The ancient maxim 'Never get to know your heroes' does not apply to Lou Gehrig, the tragic Yankee whose life is so deftly and thoroughly examined by Jonathan Eig in this superb biography."

-- Fay Vincent, former commissioner, Major League Baseball

"Jonathan Eig's portrait of Lou Gehrig is as elegant, understated, and powerful as the Iron Man himself."

-- Jane Leavy, author of "Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy"

"With splendid results, Jonathan Eig separates fact from fantasy in his stirring portrait of an athlete dying young. The Lou Gehrig he presents is more subtle, nuanced, and indeed more neurotic than the stiff, cardboard figure we previously knew. All of which makes Gehrigs tragic final struggle more moving and profound. A wonderful book."

-- Roger Kahn, author of "The Boys of Summer"

"A wonderful book."

-- Cal Ripken Jr.
"A wonderful book."

-- Cal Ripken Jr.

About the Author

Jonathan Eig is a former senior special writer for The Wall Street Journal. He is the author of several books, including two highly acclaimed bestsellers, Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig and Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season. Visit him at JonathanEig.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743245911
• ISBN 13: 9780743245913
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 420