Download or read book Life Lessons from Baseball written by Steve Riach and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life Lessons from Baseball packs the adrenaline of blasting a game winnning home run with the thrill of pitching a perfect game. Each powerful story and profile of one of today's top players or hall of fame heroes will encourage you to walk with a deeper sense of appreciation of God's grace and mercy in everyday life.
Download or read book Baseball as a Road to God written by John Sexton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The president of New York University offers a love letter to America’s most beloved sport and a tribute to its underlying spirituality. For more than a decade, John Sexton has taught a wildly popular New York University course about two seemingly very different things: religion and baseball. Yet Sexton argues that one is actually a pathway to the other. Baseball as a Road to God is about touching that something that lies beyond logical understanding. Sexton illuminates the surprisingly large number of mutual concepts shared between baseball and religion: faith, doubt, conversion, miracles, and even sacredness among many others. Structured like a game and filled with riveting accounts of baseball’s most historic moments, Baseball as Road to God will enthrall baseball fans whatever their religious beliefs may be. In thought-provoking, beautifully rendered prose, Sexton elegantly demonstrates that baseball is more than a game, or even a national pastime: It can be a road to enlightenment.
Download or read book 9 in 9 written by Justin Toole and published by Booklocker.com. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine innings, nine different positions, nine life lessons.
Download or read book Life Is Yours to Win written by Augie Garrido and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful college baseball coach recounts his transition from a fear-based life to a rewarding career of passionate motivation, outlining the lessons he has learned about opportunity, courage, and failure.
Download or read book 30 Life Lessons My Boys Learned from Baseball written by Andy Norwood and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using America's favorite pastime as an analogy, this collection of essays teaches children how to apply the lessons learned in baseball to everyday situations. This guide, filled with invaluable advice, enables adolescents to grow into adults while providing perspective on the sport and the complexities of life. The essays are derived from common themes in baseball but relate to dilemmas experienced off the field. The chapter "Some Days You're the Bat, Some Days You're the Ball" is an allusion to good days versus bad and reminds children that some rules have reasons, although they will probably question them. The sage guidance offers ways to control your emotions by channeling them into better efforts and tips to summon courage whether you are standing at the bat, undergoing surgery, or delivering a speech. The importance of paying attention to detail and respect for authority, along with advice on how to deal with adversity, is included in this indispensable compilation. Andy Norwood underscores the significance of teamwork, self-sacrifice, and the humility experienced after a loss. Each lesson is preceded by a quote from such celebrities as Jay Leno, Maya Angelou, and Albert Einstein. The work incorporates anecdotes from Major League Baseball and significant moments in the sport's history, making this book an enjoyable read for adults and their children.
Download or read book The Life You Imagine written by Derek Jeter and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-02-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wonder what it would take to turn all of your dreams into reality? In The Life You Imagine, All-Star New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter shows how you can use the same game plan that helped an eight-year-old boy who fantasized about playing baseball for the Bronx Bombers grow up and become MVP of the 2000 World Series. With the help and support of both of his parents, Derek developed a practical program that would assist him in achieving all of his personal and professional aspirations-and now he shares his secrets to success so that you can get closer to living your dream, too. In this inspiring, information-packed book, Derek provides you with the ten lessons that have guided him throughout his life on and off the field, from his dream of being a gifted, hardworking athlete to his goal of becoming an active community leader. Using personal stories from his own life as a student athlete in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and as a Yankee team player, Derek writes about the simple steps that put him on course for success, including: * Setting your goals high and finding the right role models * Being serious but still having fun * Challenging yourself daily and not being afraid to fail * Surrounding yourself with a strong supporting cast Filled with rare family photos and pictures of Derek playing for the Yankees, The Life You Imagine is an intimate look into the life of a superstar athlete -- including the remarkable relationship he has with his family, what it's like to play with the Yankees, and how he's used his baseball celebrity to found the Turn 2 Foundation, a drug and alcohol prevention program for kids.
Download or read book Everything I Know I Learned from Baseball 99 Life Lessons from the Ball Field written by Philip Theibert and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book ever to use the fundamentals of baseball as building blocks for a life of happiness, fulfillment, and success. The perfect antidote to the stress and craziness of travel baseball and softball. Brief, straightforward essays remind us that real winners are the ones who play the game right and treat people and the game with respect.
Download or read book 7 Major Life Lessons I Learned From Baseball Other Sports written by Jeff Astor and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interviewing for his first teaching job, and armed with an advanced degree, Jeff Astor confidently walked into the principal's office and told the men in charge why he thought he thought he'd make a great teacher. When the vice principal curtly excused himself, Jeff was a little surprised. When shortly thereafter the principal called an abrupt end to the interview and asked, "Would you like to add anything?" Jeff was miffed. Feeling a little panicked, he said, "Well, I was captain of the college baseball team." Suddenly, the elderly principal called the vice principal back into the office and said proudly, "Our friend didn't tell us that he was captain of his baseball team." Thus began Jeff's post-sports professional career, one in which he discovered that his athletic prowess and sports knowledge could help him win more friends and influence more people than anything else. The title of Jeff's book says it all - 7 Major Life Lessons I Learned From Baseball & Other Sports: An Athlete Reflects on a Lifetime Wins & Losses in the Game of Life. A fun and easy read, it's sure to give you laughs as well as moments of thoughtful pause as he shares his perspective on some of life's largest lessons - lessons taken directly from his baseball and sports experiences. Life is filled with ups and downs, wins and losses. 7 Major Life Lessons I Learned From Baseball & Other Sports will help you better celebrate the wins and weather the losses no matter what stage in life you are in.
Download or read book What I Know about Baseball Is What I Know about Life written by Peter G. Doumit and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do Baseball and Life have in common? What lessons can be learned from America's Pastime that are applicable to Life? In "What I Know about Baseball Is What I Know about Life," lifelong coach Pete Doumit shares his thought-provoking insights into these questions, drawing on his experiences as a coach and teacher of the game of Baseball and the 'game' of Life. 'As both a player and student under the tutelage of Coach Doumit, I have benefited greatly...Now in my fifth year as a professional baseball player, I owe much of my success to this teaching.' -Jason Cooper, Stanford University, Cleveland Indians Organization 'Coach Doumit has compiled an important collection of his experiences both on the field and in life...a must read for any coach or teacher.' -Quintz Whitaker, Moses Lake HS Baseball Coach/Teacher 'Having had a son on teams coached by Pete Doumit and in his classroom, we have witnessed first hand the lessons learned by 'Coach, ' taught by example and explanation.' -Steve and Elizabeth Matern, Parents
Download or read book Why Baseball Matters written by Susan Jacoby and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball, first dubbed the “national pastime” in print in 1856, is the country’s most tradition-bound sport. Despite remaining popular and profitable into the twenty-first century, the game is losing young fans, among African Americans and women as well as white men. Furthermore, baseball’s greatest charm—a clockless suspension of time—is also its greatest liability in a culture of digital distraction. These paradoxes are explored by the historian and passionate baseball fan Susan Jacoby in a book that is both a love letter to the game and a tough-minded analysis of the current challenges to its special position—in reality and myth—in American culture. The concise but wide-ranging analysis moves from the Civil War—when many soldiers played ball in northern and southern prisoner-of-war camps—to interviews with top baseball officials and young men who prefer playing online “fantasy baseball” to attending real games. Revisiting her youthful days of watching televised baseball in her grandfather’s bar, the author links her love of the game with the informal education she received in everything from baseball’s history of racial segregation to pitch location. Jacoby argues forcefully that the major challenge to baseball today is a shortened attention span at odds with a long game in which great hitters fail two out of three times. Without sanitizing this basic problem, Why Baseball Matters remind us that the game has retained its grip on our hearts precisely because it has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to reinvent itself in times of immense social change.
Download or read book Everything I Know I Learned from Baseball written by Philip R. Theibert and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Philip Theibert, motivational speaker and third-generation baseball coach, has crystalized a lifetime of baseball experience and love for the game into 99 essays in 9 areas of focus that will inspire you to be the best you can be. The pieces are supplemented by more than 40 inspiring quotations from well-known baseball personalities and others. Great for both kids and adults to instill values and establish a positive and productive mindset. Let the keys to winning baseball help guide your pursuit of a winning life--personally and professionally, with your family, in relationships, and more. You may even learn a thing or two about baseball along the way."--Cover.
Download or read book Nine Innings written by Lenny Silva and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-07-09 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine Innings: Life Lessons Learned, written for young student athletes and their parents, contains nine chapters, each referenced to coincide with nine innings of a baseball game. This guide provides practical advice from a father, and baseball coach, to help you and your child become mentally tougher, relying on confidence, courage, competitiveness, and continued improvement in order to achieve success in school, sports, and life. Learn how to find the inner strength to improve your life with a positive attitude and proper goal-setting techniques, while stepping out of your comfort zone. In order to achieve all that you want, it’s important to understand that the behavioral changes that you make today will improve who you are tomorrow. This is best accomplished by focusing your energy on the present. Nine Innings: Life Lessons Learned offers practical advice to help young student athletes—and their parents—become more confident, street-smart, mentally strong, positive, focused, and successful.
Download or read book Inspirational Stories for Kids written by Emma Hope and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're a parent looking to inspire your child with stories of resilience, character, and sportsmanship, and if your child loves the excitement and drama of baseball, then "Inspirational Stories for Kids: Baseball Legends and Their Life Lessons" is the perfect read for both of you. Are you seeking ways to teach your child about perseverance, teamwork, and overcoming challenges? Have you and your child been searching for real-life heroes who embody these values? Do you want to introduce your child to more than just the game, but to the life-changing lessons that come from the legends of baseball? If your answer is yes, then this book is a home run for both of you. This book isn't just another compilation of baseball statistics and records. It's a journey through the lives of legends like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and many others, showcasing how their trials and triumphs extend far beyond the baseball diamond. In Inspirational Stories for Kids: Baseball Legends and Their Life Lessons, both you and your child will discover: Engaging stories of baseball legends that are both educational and entertaining for young minds. Key moments in these players' lives that exemplify courage, determination, and teamwork. Fun and interactive discussion questions at the end of each chapter to engage young readers and stimulate family conversations. Simple yet powerful life lessons that children can understand and apply in their own lives. An inspiring mix of historical facts and character-building anecdotes, perfect for bedtime stories or family reading time. The importance of facing challenges head-on, a lesson crucial for both the baseball field and life. Role models from sports who demonstrate that success isn't just about winning, but about how you play the game and face life's pitches. ...and much more! So, if you're eager to share the excitement of baseball while instilling valuable life lessons in your child, "Baseball Legends and Their Life Lessons" is your ticket to a bonding and educational experience. Grab this book TODAY and embark on an inspiring journey with your child, discovering the legends of baseball and the timeless lessons they teach us.
Download or read book Dugout Wisdom written by Dan Migala and published by . This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Dugout Wisdom: Life Lessons From Baseball, author Dan Migala finds the heart in baseball, collecting and sharing words of wisdom from 55 greats of the game. These first person accounts of baseball's pivotal life moments feature noted players such as Sparky Anderson, Wade Boggs, Rod Carew, Whitey Ford, Goose Gossage, Monte Irvin, Kirby Puckett, Nolan Ryan, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo and Mike Schmidt. These stories transcend baseball; stories that players, fans and people of all ages can relate to, sympathize with, and learn from. Portions of the proceeds from book sales will benefit the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation, the Association of Professional Baseball Players of America and the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum's education program.
Download or read book Baseball Is Life Is Baseball written by Charlie LaDuca and published by Simply Francis Publishing Company. This book was released on 2022-01-24 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Baseball Is Life Is Baseball" was inspired by a magical high school baseball season culminating in a State Championship. The lessons learned along the way serve as a recipe for success both on and off the field. The author uses his vast experience as teacher, coach, and player to list the ingredients and proper blending of them necessary to guarantee success. This is not a book of baseball fundamentals. It is about the many qualities other than fundamentals needed to take your team or personal life to the next level. Interwoven with detailed practical information are stories and experiences bringing these qualities to life. You will find yourself laughing and perhaps crying at times as you take this journey designed to lift you up and bring out your best.
Download or read book The Ballgame of Life written by David Allen Smith and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good coaches and good parents both try to teach kids the same things: persistence, hard work, how to handle pressure, and how to be a good winner. Baseball can help young players learn these lessons, but only if the coaches and parents stay focused on them. This book address the two main problems for coaches and parents: They are often unprepared or undertrained to teach the lessons baseball has to offer, and they often are trying to live vicariously through the children (which the absolute last thing the kids need).
Download or read book How to Be Like Jackie Robinson written by Pat Williams and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike other books on Jackie Robinson, this book not only profiles his amazing life, but also offers valuable lessons drawn from his experiences that can directly apply to practical, everyday improvements and personal success.
