The Way of Baseball: Finding Stillness at 95 mph
“The greatest Jewish baseball player since Sandy Koufax fuses sports autobiography withZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” —Kirkus Reviews“A very unusual and satisfying chronicle of one man’s approach to his craft and to life.” —Booklist“Green swears that his Eastern outlook and honed calm…allowed him, at his best, to feel “that the pitcher was now my partner in hitting rather than my opponent”; and, frankly it is difficult to argue with the man who, at his best, set the record for total bases hit in a game…Those who do not share Green’s earnestness…may nonetheless find it fruitful to suspend their unbelief and read Green’s slim book…for its technical discussions of hitting and its satisfying three-act tale of early success, midcareer setback and ultimate triumph.” —New York Times Book Review“When it comes to writing about baseball, he’s an all-star…..A thoughtful and introspective look at the game.” — New York Post“Green’s book is a quick read…but what could be a collection of generalities is instead a detailed look inside the mind of a former All-Star.” —The New York Times