My Dad, Yogi: A Memoir of Family and Baseball
By Dale Berra, with Mark Ribowsky
Read by Dale Berra, Joe Barrett, Robert Fass, and Sarah Mollo-Christensen
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ISBN: 9781549124907
| Runtime: | 8.07 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
In this nostalgic memoir, a son provides a unique perspective on his legendary father–the baseball star, Yogi Berra.Yogi Berra was the backbone of the New York Yankees through ten World Series Championships. In My Dad, Yogi is Dale Berra chronicles his unshakeable bond with his father, going back to his suburban New Jersey upbringing, his parents’ enduring relationship, and his Dad’s formidable career.
Following in his Dad’s footsteps, Dale came up with the Pittsburgh Pirates, contributing to their 1979 championship season and emerging as one of baseball's most talented young players before eventually uniting with his Dad in the Yankee dugout.
Yogi supported his son throughout his highs of his careers and lows of a drug addiction, eventually staging an intervention that would save Dale's life, and draw the entire family even closer. My Dad, Yogi is Dale's tribute to his dad–a treat for baseball fans and fathers and sons everywhere.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“My Dad, Yogi lets us in on things we may not have known. But this endearing book also confirms what we always knew: Yogi Berra, the Hall of Famer, the American treasure, was a genuinely wonderful human being.” —Bob Costas, American sportscaster and New York Times bestselling author
“In this heartfelt family memoir, Berra offers a peek into the private life of his father, the famous New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra. The author, who himself played infield for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros from 1977 to 1987, details the towering role model of his father, who played in 10 World Series championships in the 1940s and ’50s and was known for his malapropistic “Yogi-isms…In one of the book’s most memorable scenes, Berra describes the moment when Yankee owner George Steinbrenner apologized to Yogi for firing him fourteen years earlier: ‘It’s the worst mistake I made in baseball.’ Candid and touching, Berra’s love letter will resonate with fathers and sons alike.” —Publishers Weekly
Dale,
who had a 10-year MLB stint, reports on his father from a singularly intimate
perspective....Dale Berra's memoir both illuminates baseball history and adds to
Yogi's life story. —The Washington Post
Dale Berra's My Dad, Yogi lets us in on things we may not have known. But this endearing book also confirms what we always knew: Yogi Berra, the Hall of Famer, the American treasure, was a genuinely wonderful human being. —Bob Costas
Baseball is a game that fathers teach their
sons how to play. Life lessons are a lot tougher, for that's where they have to
both learn from each other. Dale Berra's honest, humorous, and touching story
is an intimate look at a relationship that was at times difficult, complicated,
and tense, but true to who Yogi Berra was...always loving. —Billy Crystal
My Dad, Yogi is a beautifully depicted love story between Father and Son. Dale shares funny and unique reflections of what it was like growing up in the shadow of one of the most recognizable and beloved public figures of all time. I had such great respect for Yogi as a New York Yankee. I had tremendous adoration for Yogi as a Man. Dale captures the essence of both in this book. —Joe Torre
Dale Berra hits it out of the park with his memoir...The youngest son
has an important tale to tell of how his love of family helped him
triumph, and that is a grand slam. —The New Jersey Star-Ledger
Touching on everything from Yogi's career and personal life to his relationship with Dale, My Dad, Yogi gives an intimate look at the life of an American icon. —AskMen.com, Best Books for Father's Day
A short, winsome memoir and
biography of a winning American icon. —Library Journal
Candid...a loving reflection on his famous father's achievements as baseball legend and family man. —New Jersey Monthly
Dale,
who had a 10-year MLB stint, reports on his father from a singularly intimate
perspective....Dale Berra's memoir both illuminates baseball history and adds to
Yogi's life story. —The Washington Post
Baseball is a game that fathers teach their
sons how to play. Life lessons are a lot tougher, for that's where they have to
both learn from each other. Dale Berra's honest, humorous, and touching story
is an intimate look at a relationship that was at times difficult, complicated,
and tense, but true to who Yogi Berra was...always loving. —Billy Crystal
Dale Berra hits it out of the park with his memoir...The youngest son
has an important tale to tell of how his love of family helped him
triumph, and that is a grand slam. —The New Jersey Star-Ledger
A short, winsome memoir and
biography of a winning American icon. —Library Journal
Author
Author Bio: Dale Berra
Dale Berra, the son of Yogi Berra, is a former Major League Baseball infielder who played from 1977 to 1987 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Yankees, and the Houston Astros. He is one of the principles of LTD Enterprises, which maintains the brand and legacy of his Hall of Fame dad. Dale lives in New Jersey with his wife and their two daughters.
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Details
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| Available Formats : | Retail CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography |
| Runtime: | 8.07 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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