Sosa:
An Autobiography
by Sammy Sosa, Marcos Breton
Book Description: " How did Sammy Sosa, who never played an inning of
organized baseball until he was fourteen, go from a life of crushing poverty
to superstardom in the major leagues? In SOSA, Sammy tells his story in
his own words. The result is a moving, intimate chronicle of a man whose
charisma, joy, and sportsmanship-combined with awesome talent-make him
a favorite of baseball fans everywhere, an unsurpassed hero in his homeland,
and a true international ambassador of the game.
Here Sammy sets the record straight and reveals the forces that shaped
him as a human being. We read about a boy who, after his father's death,
must drop out of school to help put food on his family's table. We meet
the American businessman who bought Sammy his first baseball glove and
knew that Sammy's work ethic and determination would be the key to his
success. We watch Sammy's numerous attempts to get signed to a pro contract,
with one rejection after another. And when he finally gets his break, we
follow Sammy as he leaves behind his tearful mother to become a rookie
speaking only Spanish in the lowest levels of the American minor leagues.
Sammy's first years in the big leagues were exciting seasons. His eagerness
to succeed made him an impatient hitter, and here, for the first time,
he tells the inside story of his rise to stardom...a journey that culminated
in his hypercharged slugging battle with Mark McGwire in 1998, when his
simple love of baseball captured the hearts of fans and nonfans alike.
A story of courage, generosity, and humility, SOSA is the autobiography
of a man who transcends his game."
Hardcover from Warner Books
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