The Boy of Steel: A Baseball Dream Come True
“Being a dad, this is the type of story that I would really want to share with my child.” (Baseball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Jackson)“I was moved by The Boy of Steel. As a cancer survivor, I know the fear that cancer patients experience.” (Darryl Strawberry)“I encourage all parents to read The Boy of Steel to their kids. It will promote awareness of cancer.” (Jim Thome, Chicago White Sox, who lost his mother to cancer in December 2004)“A clear, concise, compelling account of real mental toughness in a young child ... A necessary addition to elementary school libraries.” (Dr. Charlie Maher, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University and team psychologist for the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavaliers)“... powerful messages ranging from mental toughness to teamwork ... engaging ... promotes interaction between parents and children.” (Don Kalkstein, sports psychologist for the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks)“The Boy of Steel is moving and smart, a triumph.” (Jeremy Schaap, ESPN, author of Cinderella Man)“Extremely inspirational. Kids . . . will get the courage to do anything that they want in life.” (Hideki Matsui, New York Yankees)“To call The Boy of Steel ‘heartwarming and inspirational’ is an understatement for this wonderful book.” (Carvin Winans of the gospel singing group The Winans)“Masterfully walks a tightrope between fantasy and reality, teaching hard lessons about illness while simultaneously entertaining . . . a must-read.” (Ken Davidoff, national baseball writer, Newsday)