Calico Joe
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Redemption and hope in baseball's heartwarming tale.
If you're into stories that intertwine sports with deep human connections, "Calico Joe" might just hit a home run for you. It's not just a book about baseball; it's a narrative rich with emotions dealing with forgiveness and the complicated bonds between fathers and sons. The backdrop of America's favorite pastime serves to sweeten the tale, making it a poignant read for even those who aren't necessarily sports enthusiasts.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Calico Joe
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John Grisham
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ISBN: 9780345536648
Authors:
John Grisham
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2013-03-26
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 47761 readers)
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Redemption and hope in baseball's heartwarming tale.
If you're into stories that intertwine sports with deep human connections, "Calico Joe" might just hit a home run for you. It's not just a book about baseball; it's a narrative rich with emotions dealing with forgiveness and the complicated bonds between fathers and sons. The backdrop of America's favorite pastime serves to sweeten the tale, making it a poignant read for even those who aren't necessarily sports enthusiasts.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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