The New York Times-bestselling history of America's most beloved baseball stadium; Wrigley Field; and the Cubs’ century-long search for World Series gloryIn A Nice Little Place on the North Side; leading columnist George Will returns to baseball with a deeply personal look at his hapless Chicago Cubs and their often beatified home; Wrigley Field; as it enters its second century. Baseball; Will argues; is full of metaphors for life; religion; and happiness; and Wrigley is considered one of its sacred spaces. But what is its true; hyperbole-free history? Winding beautifully like Wrigley’s iconic ivy; Will’s meditation on “The Friendly Confines†examines both the unforgettable stories that forged the field’s legend and the larger-than-life characters—from Wrigley and Ruth to Veeck; Durocher; and Banks—who brought it glory; heartbreak; and scandal. Drawing upon his trademark knowledge and inimitable sense of humor; Will also explores his childhood connections to the team; the Cubs’ future; and what keeps long-suffering fans rooting for the home team after so many years of futility. In the end; A Nice Little Place on the North Side is more than just the history of a ballpark. It is the story of Chicago; of baseball; and of America itself.
#150181 in Books Galilee / Doubleday 1980 1983-03-15Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x .90 x 5.30l; 3.00 #File Name: 0385025335462 pagesNew Testament history
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This is a wonderful examination of the years in the history of the ...By Ken McMullenThis is a wonderful examination of the years in the history of the area of Judea from Alexander the Great through the first century AD. Although somewhat technical; it is a book every Christian who is serious about understanding the cultural context of the Gospels should own.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Biblical ReadThis publication is most informative and will be use as an additional resource book for our seminary students.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Resource on the Early Church and Ancient HistoryBy Mary C. RountreeThis is an "old" book; 1970s; but it a very well written; highly readable history of the times; philosophies; theology; and everything surrounding Christianity; and how all of this interacted with Christianity. It is very clear and understandable; not getting too technical or lengthy on any subject. Keep a copy of the New Testament handy; because there are lots of references; and you can track the New Testament with ancient history. This is a very good choice for Christians who want to learn more about the history of the early church and the times and places.
