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The Batter's Box
- A Novel of Baseball, War, and Love
- Narrated by: Matthew Leitch
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
Gold Medal Winner from the Military Writers Society of America!
In 1946, a returning World War II veteran is determined to reclaim his place among professional baseball's upper echelon and win back the woman he once fell for. Two months into the new season, at the top of his game, he abandons his team, casting aside his fame and riches and vanishing forever from the public eye. What drives a man to walk away from everything he cherishes, never to be heard from again?
The Batter's Box follows the path of Will Jamison, a star player with the Washington Senators who enlists in the US Army following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. When the war ends, Jamison returns to Washington, a decorated hero tormented by deep emotional scars. Burdened with a crushing guilt and harrowing memories he cannot escape, Jamison's life is consumed by an explosive temper, sleepless nights, and a gradual descent into alcoholism. Will he continue, alone with his anguish and misery? Or will he level with those around him, including the woman he loves, and seek the professional care he desperately needs, even at the risk of exposing his most closely guarded secrets?
Read by Matthew Leitch, acclaimed actor known for his role in HBO's award-winning Band of Brothers, this entertaining audiobook is heart-filled and moving.
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- Susan
- 03-04-22
Incredible story
Not my usual genre for a listen but this was recommended by a friend. I found it incredibly moving as it shows that the effects of war are just not left on the battlefield. The narration was excellent & I look forward to hearing other books read by Matthew Leitch.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-05-21
Heartbreak, heartwarming and everything in between
Highly recommended! Beautiful story and an absolutely wonderful narration by the amazing Matthew Leitch. Bravo!
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