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Home Game: Big-League Stories from My Life in Baseball's First Family Kindle Edition

by Bret Boone (Author), Kevin Cook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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From the first third-generation player in Major League history, a sometimes moving, always candid inside look at his family’s seventy years in baseball
 
A five-foot-ten fireball questioned by scouts because of his small stature, supposed lack of power, and cocky attitude, Bret Boone didn’t care about family legacy as he fought his way to the Major Leagues in 1992; he wanted to make his own way. He did just that, building a career that featured three All-Star appearances, four Gold Gloves, a bout with alcohol­ism, and the mixed blessing of being traded three times. But now that he’s coaching minor leaguers half his age—and his fifteen-year-old son has the potential to be the first fourth-generation Major Leaguer—Bret has a new perspective on his remarkable family, with its ten All-Star appearances, 634 home runs, 3,139 RBIs, and countless kitchen-table debates about the game’s great­est players. For the first time, he’s ready to share his adventures as part of the sport’s First Family.
 
Infused with Bret’s candor and deep love of the game, Home Game traces baseball’s evolution—on the field and behind the scenes—from his grandfa­ther Ray’s era in the 1950s to his father Bob’s in the ’70s and ’80s to the one he shared with his brother Aaron in the ’90s and 2000s—sometimes called the PED era—when players made millions, dined on lobster in the clubhouse, and, in some cases, indulged in performance-enhancing drugs. Along the way, his book also touches on Boone family lore, from Ray playing with his hero Ted Williams and Bob winning a World Series with the 1980 Phillies to Bret’s flop in a nationally televised home-run derby and Aaron’s historic home run in the 2003 playoffs.
 
Blending nostalgia, close analysis of the game, insight into baseball’s un­written codes, and controversial thoughts on its future as a sport and a busi­ness, Bret Boone offers a one-of-a-kind look at the national pastime—from the colorful, quotable scion of a family whose business is baseball.

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“[An] entertaining read…. Baseball and sports lovers will want to find out about Boone's take on steroids, the unwritten rules of baseball, and his immense knowledge of the game.” —Library Journal

 
“A lively and at times poignant recounting by one of most charismatic Mariners ever.” –Seattle Times
 

“There is a noble and surprising tender side to [Boone’s] story…. When he talks about his father, grandfather, and brother, it’s impossible to miss his evident pride and love.” —Bookreporter.com

About the Author

Born in El Cajon, CA in 1969, Bret Boone reached the major leagues in 1992. He hit 252 home runs, drove in more than 1,000 runs and won four Gold Gloves and two Silver Slugger awards in a 14-year career with the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres. A Sports Illustrated writer called him “perhaps the coolest guy in the majors―and one of the smartest.” Boone lives in southern California. He and his well-connected network will help make sure the baseball world looks forward to Ball in the Family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013ZNNX9I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crown Archetype (May 10, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 10, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 18600 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Ryan Couch
5.0 out of 5 stars Gold glover writes pure gold.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022
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If you’re a baseball fan you need to read this. Bret if you see this…thank you for the fantastic read. It inspired me in many ways.
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by Lyons
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed reading Bret Boone's stories about life in and around ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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Bret Boone gives you an honest look at life as a third generation baseball player. As a lifelong Philadelphia and Phillies fan, I remember watching the Boone boys growing up in Veterans' Stadium. I really enjoyed reading Bret Boone's stories about life in and around baseball. A very good read.
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Scotch979
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Baseball Book
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
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This is a good book that I started to read one evening and realized that it was 1:30am as I finished the entire book in one sitting. If you have followed any of the Boones, then this is an interesting read. I found it very intriguing to get a big picture understanding of life in baseball and Bret in particular. I'm pleased to hear that he has made it through alcoholism and a divorce and seems to have his life headed in a positive direction.
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Thomas Zocco
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Family Story.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017
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Bret Boone gives an interesting insight to the three generation Boone Family. He does not pull any punches. From waking up his grandfather(Ray Boone) to play whiffle ball as a child, through his childhood, collegiate, minor, major and post major league career Boone tells an interesting story. Am enjoyable read.
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Andy White
3.0 out of 5 stars Falls short of expectations but decent read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
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Decent book. Has some pretty good insights. The title is a little misleading. Not as much on the Boone family as I would have thought. Likes to thump his chest about being the "best" Boone. Subsequent interviews prove a roaring ego. Worth the read though.
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Jay A. Foreman
5.0 out of 5 stars Good baseball book with a lot of insight.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
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Interesting book about the 1st Family of Baseball.
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Mary F. Putnam
5.0 out of 5 stars Bret is great
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017
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I really enjoyed this book. If you love baseball and the players it's a great read. Plus a wonderful, loving insight into the Boone family. Very gifted and lots of love
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marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019
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I am a huge fan of Bret’s dad Bob and enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It was nice to read all the baseball stories.
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