Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man
by David A. Adler
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Author: David A. AdlerIllustrator: Terry Widener
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-03-01
ISBN: 0152005234
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Book Reviews of Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man
Book Review: It's a woooooooonderful book
Summary: 5 Stars
Lou Gehric was one of the best baseball player of all time despite his disease.Lou was a cool guy.He never mised a day at school for eight years.Samething in baseball he played about 2,120 games a record.He was a fighter in many ways but he's greatest battle was against his disease.Lou's record has been broken by Cal Ripken J.R.
Summary of Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man
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
The story of Lou Gehrig, the heroic Yankee who battled with ALS, was inspirational far beyond Yankee Stadium. David Adler's spare biography tells Gehrig's story just as the athlete lived: with unassuming simplicity. It's a wise choice, since the story is so affecting on its own. Another wise choice was Adler's decision to remain vague about the details of Gehrig's illness. The story is no less affecting without them, and probably contains enough sadness for any child. As good as this book is, Terry Widener's illustrations multiply its impact enormously.
[Recommended for ages 5-9. Older siblings will probably be willing to hang around to hear it though.]
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