La Russa

Three Nights in August

5 stars (Amazing) - If you are a baseball fan, this is a must have book. As a fan, you get to see what is going through the mind of a baseball genius. This is a book a person will not be able to put down. 4 stars (Bissenger hits a ground rule double with Three Nights) - I was fairly excitd about this new book from Buzz Bissenger being a baseball fan and loving Friday Night Lights as well, I was sure that this book was going to be a grand slam. full of all soorts of insights into the game I love. Although the book was good it wasn't great and maybe I was looking for something that isn't always possible a follow up book that was as good than the breakout ( Friday Night Lights) Bissenger is a good author and has a great ability to frame the content, but I thought this book bounced around to much from past Cardinal experiances to the present task of writing about the series against the Cubs. It was a bit choppy in the transitions and left a bit to be desired. However the part about Daryl Kile was brilliant and I did especially like the insight into Larussa's almost manic style of decision making. So I guess the question is would I have liked this book better had I not read Friday Night lights and had those expectations?....Probably Not 5 stars (Even if you're not a Cardinals fan...) - Which of course I am, but still. Any baseball fan should enjoy this book. The stories Bissinger tells gives you insight into how LaRussa manages different situations. The access Bissinger received throughout the 2003 season allowed him to write in-depth about LaRussa's relationship with many Cardinals from the last few years. You'll learn more about LaRussa, Duncan, Pujols, McGwire, Kerry Robinson, Stephenson, Ankiel, Kile, Matheny, Cal Eldred and many more. Highly recommended. ...
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