Damian K. (2headedboy) - reviewed on 4/17/2009 + 27 more book reviews

I'm a Phillies fan but a baseball lover, and I jumped at the chance to read a bio of the seemingly elusive Koufax. After reading this book I almost feel like I know the man personally. Jane Leavy has spun a gem with this book, and you most certainly don't need to be a Dodger fan to enjoy it.

Not being of the Jewish faith, I was still aware of the importance of the immense barriers Koufax broke down for his fellow Jews. For some he was an ace hurler. For others, a savior.

Leavy breaks down important games in Koufax's career in sharp, staccato prose resembling a crisp spring training day. She has an eye and ear for the game, and a distant respect for Sandy Koufax that he's wanted all his life.

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