Lou Gehrig The Luckiest Man |
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Author:
| Adler, David A. |
Illustrator:
| Widener, Terry |
ISBN: | 978-0-15-202483-3 |
Publication Date: | Mar 1997 |
Publisher: | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers
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Imprint: | Harcourt Children's Books |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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This biography traces Gehrig's life, from childhood through his illustrious career with the Yankees to his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his tragic death at age thirty-seven. Expressive illustrations capture the strength, modesty, and dignity for which this remarkable man will always be remembered. "Readers will feel good after reading this biography--and maybe even inspired to start measuring themselves against Gehrig's standard."--Kirkus Reviews
This biography traces Gehrig's life, from childhood through his illustrious career with the Yankees to his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his tragic death at age thirty-seven. Expressive illustrations capture the strength, modesty, and dignity for which this remarkable man will always be remembered. "Readers will feel good after reading this biography--and maybe even inspired to start measuring themselves against Gehrig's standard."--Kirkus Reviews