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Literature & Fiction

Havana Heat: A Novel

Havana Heat: A Novel
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A former star hurler for John McGrawâ‚¬s brawling Giants, Luther â‚¬Å“Dummyâ‚¬Â Taylor was also one of Major League Baseballâ‚¬s first deaf players. Havana Heat follows Taylorâ‚¬s life and fortunes when, after a strong season in the bushes in 1911, he comes to believe that he has one last shot at returning to his old dream.
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He works his thirty-six-year-old arm into shape by pitching to his brother in the evenings and, after wrestling with the decision to leave his wife to pursue his dream, becomes determined to hunt down McGraw and ask for another chance.
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Allowed to accompany the Giants on a barnstorming trip to Cuba, Taylor gets far more than he has bargained for as he faces the renowned Havana teams and a profound challenge thrust upon him by a deaf Cuban youngster. During quieter moments in the tripâ‚¬s turbulent course, Taylor takes a long look at his career, his marriage, and his life. As he meets unexpected trials on the island, Taylor gains insight into what he can still offer the world besides his pitching arm.
Country USA
Brand Bison Books
Manufacturer Bison Books
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780803235892
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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