{"title":"Peter Golenbock","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Peter Golenbock, a renowned figure in the world of sports literature. With a keen ability to delve into the intricacies of major league games and the personalities within them, Golenbock has carved a niche for himself in the genres of Biography and Memoir, particularly focusing on baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Golenbock is celebrated for his detailed and engaging storytelling, bringing the vibrant history and unforgettable moments of sports to life. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eBaseball Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e, are not merely narratives of games played but explorations into the lives and legacies of the iconic athletes who play them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of sports or simply enjoy a good memoir that digs deep into personal narratives and historical contexts, Peter Golenbock's works provide a rich tapestry of human spirit and athletic dedication, beautifully penned to captivate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into our curated selection and uncover the triumphs, trials, and tenacity that define the sports world through Golenbock's expert lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baseball-heaven-by-peter-golenbock-9781538181829","title":"Baseball Heaven","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA behind-the-scenes look at baseball history, as told through timeless interviews with major leaguers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fifty years, bestselling author Peter Golenbock has been interviewing some of the most fascinating figures in baseball. Their conversations are a journey back in time to the days of Ruth and Gehrig, Gehringer and Greenberg, Robinson and Reese, and Howard and Mantle, as they reflect on the sport’s greatest moments and biggest issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBaseball Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e, Golenbock brings together for the first time the most historic and captivating of these conversations. The stories range from Elden Auker remembering the day Lou Gehrig told him he was sick to Albert Happy Chandler reflecting on his decision to allow Jackie Robinson into the big leagues, from Ralph Branca discussing the home run he gave up that cost the Dodgers the pennant to Del Webb talking about why he hired Casey Stengel and why he fired him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaseball Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e is baseball history at its very best. It pulls back the curtain on the major leagues to reveal inside stories, intimate reminiscences, and the friendships and rivalries that make baseball America’s Game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798614331628,"sku":"9781538181829","price":69.54,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17982643482735.jpg?v=1757211527"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-golenbock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}