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Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man

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4 out of 5
Based on 256 Ratings and 62 Reviews

Book Description
The story of Lou Gehrig, the heroic Yankee who battled with ALS, was inspirational far beyond Yankee Stadium. David Adler's spare biography tells Gehrig's story just as the athlete lived: with unassuming simplicity. It's a wise choice, since the story is so affecting on its own. Another wise choice was Adler's decision to remain vague about the details of Gehrig's illness. The story is no less aff... More
Book Information
PublisherSan Val
BindingSchool & Library Binding (11 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100613355342
ISBN-13978-0613355346
Publication Date04/2001
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About David A. Adler (Author) : David was born April 10, 1947. He graduated Queens College in 1968 with a BA in economics and education and licenses to teach mathematics and history. He then worked for nine years as a New York City ... more
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About Terry Widener (Illustrator) : Terry Widener is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Terry Widener include Shoe Magic, The Peter Yarrow Songbook: Favorite Folk Songs (The Peter... more
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