Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man

by David A. Adler

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152024832
• ISBN13: 9780152024833
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 11.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Lou Gehrig The Luckiest Man

I enjoyed this story because Lou Gehrig never missed a day of school. Later,when he grew up,he enjoyed playing sports,he would always get up early to play sports. When he reached college, he had to skip it to play baseball. His team was the Yankees. He had a disease and died on June 2,1941. The setting was in the Yankee's stadium and in his funeral. The conflict of the story is Lou wanted to play baseball. The resolution of the story is Lou skipped college to play with the Yankee's team.

INSPRING STORY FOR YOUNGSTERS

This is a book that is apt tribute to the New York Yankees first baseman who was a hero both on the field and off. Nicknamed Iron Horse because of his incredible stamina. Gehrig was diagnosed with a rare deadly disease on his 36th birthday. The grace and courage with which he faced this final challenge has been an inspiration to many.

This book is sweet! Lovely text, and awesome drawings!

This book is the sad story of Lou Gehrig, a true hero of New York. The up-beat drawings of the 1920's and 30's, really bring out the vibrant text.

It's a woooooooonderful book

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.