The last hero
Subtitle: a life of Henry Aaron
By: Howard Bryant
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 616
ISBN-13: 9780375424854; 9780307279927
Description: In "The Last Hero", Bryant chronicles Aaron's childhood in segregated Alabama, his brief stardom in the Negro Leagues, his complicated relationship with celebrity, and his historic rivalry with Willie Mays--all culminating in the defining event of his life: his shattering of Babe Ruth's all-time home-run record. Bryant also examines Aaron's more complex second act: his quest to become an important voice beyond the ball field.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 563-566) and index.
Table of contents: title: Part one: Escape; title: Herbert; title: Henry; title: Stepin Fetchit; title: Milwaukee; title: Part two: Magic; title: Weheimer; title: Jackie; title: Scripture; title: Bushville; title: Almost; title: Part three: Legend; title: Respect; title: Atlanta; title: Willie; title: Ruth; title: Mortal; title: Acknowledgment; title: Part four: Free; title: Drift; title: Cars; title: 756; title: Epilogue