Things Got in the Way

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Title: Things Got in the Way

Author: Robert Holland

ISBN: 1928928021

Description

Blake MacIntosh was blessed with the perfect eye and temperament for baseball. He could see a pitched ball as well as anybody since Ted Williams. His poise and power at the plate awed players and coaches alike. But on his way to the Big Leagues “Things Got in the Way.” Growing up in the late 1950s and early 1960s, MacIntosh had to contend with his parents, his community, his coaches - and himself. Like a batter who must handle whatever the pitcher throws, MacIntosh must deal with the conflicts and boundaries of class and ambition, of farm and factory, of rich and poor, of playing field and classroom, and of dreams and disappointments. From the hardscrabble confines of his small New England town, MacIntosh’s ambitions for baseball has to take into account the expectations of his parents, his schools and finally his country. Through it all, baseball remained a perfect venue for his unique talent. It was a point of joy, of achievement and recognition. But the actions and views of others and even MacIntosh’s own attitude got in the way. Author Robert Holland crafts a unique story about how Blake MacIntosh ultimately handles all that is thrown at him, so his triumphs in life surpass any disappointments at the plate.