Description: In this signed first edition and first printing 2000 hardcover book, author Scott Simon, host of NPR's Weekend Edition, recounts his life, finding connections between life changes with sport's fan's events. For example, Scott's favorite baseball star is traded as his parents divorce. The world focuses on the1968 Democrat convention, while his father is dying. His baseball team, the Cubs, loses the pennant while men land on moon. His football team, the Bears, wins the Super Bowl and the space shuttle explodes. His basketball team, the Bulls, makes records, as Scott questions his personal beliefs. In his memoir, Scott provides sketches of such personage as Ernie Banks, Walter Payton, Brian Piccolo, Gale Sayers, Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan.JUST THE FACTS:Title: Home And Away: Memoir of a FanAuthor(s): Scott SimonEdition: First edition and first printingFormat: Hardcover book (9 1/2" x 6 1/2")Date of publication: 2000Length: 364 pagesSpecial features: Acknowledgments, epilogue and bibliographyPublisher: HyperionCondition: Like new Please note that the book is signed by author Scott Simon. In addition, please note that the dust jacket is glossy paper, and in some of the photos the glossy paper creates some glare.© 2024 by the Seller.
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Signed By: signed by author Scott Simon
Book Title: Home And Away: Memoir of a Fan
Original Language: English
Item Length: 6.5 inches
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 9.5 inches
Personalized: Yes
Features: Dust Jacket
Topic: life's connections to sports
Item Width: 1.5 in
Signed: Yes
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Hypperion
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: Yes
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2000
Literary Movement: Modernism
Author: Scott Simon
Genre: Biographies & True Stories
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 20 oz
Number of Pages: 364
