Rookie

By Jerry B. Jenkins

Book Overview

This wonderful tale of a boy with monumental baseball skills is a page-turning narrative painted on the colorful mural of Elgin Woodell's amazing journey through his baseball career. Jenkins is the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157673045X
• ISBN13: 9781576730454
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Better than Left Behind

This is a novel which shows you what the Left Behind series could be if only the humanity of the characters were more evident. Elgin Woodell is a study in character, perseverance and unconditional love towards a father who does not always deserve it.This is also a story which made me love baseball again. You can almost smell the grass and feel the whoosh of the ball against the glove. When will they make a movie out of this wonderful testimony to the love of the game?

Where did the book go?

This was one of the most inspirational and wonderful books I've ever read.....now it is unavailable except in audio tape! What a mystery that the book is no longer available, if anyone can find it, be sure to read it, it is magical!

When raw God-given talent joins forces with tenacity

This book asks the question, "What might happen if someone with all the talent in the world chose to maximize their potential?" Too often I've read about truly gifted people who wasted their abilities with reckless and destructive behavior. This story explores what can happen if someone with "all the talent in the world" chooses to hone their skills and see how high they can soar. I read this book 4 years ago (hardback) and still remember the story. I gave my copy to my nephew. Now I need a replacement to read to my son!!

This book was wonderful

I think this book was excelent. it was really great it shows what can happen if you don't give up. the book covers all emotions. so if your looking for a long but emotional and funny book this one is for you!

Couldn't put it down

Made you believe it could happen unlike the Hollywood version of such stories. He also painted a real picture of people I've met, lived with, and counseled. You cared about the characters and not just the story. Excellent writer. Read his other stuff!