This is an emotional and inspirational True Story read. Dick "Lefty" O'Neal tells us his story of just how he wanted to be a major league baseball player and where he never thought he would go where God took him. Instead of being accepted into the major league, he became part of history and was chosen as the only white player in the Negro Baseball League. He tells us of the how he deals with his faith, society and his family during a very controversial situation.
I would recommend this read to any ages and anyone that wants to be inspired. It is a quick read with so much emotions and faith in it. The story gives us a good lesson in following God's lead and how he has chosen a plan for you. Following God will always take you on a journey with many blessings, most you don't see until you are past the storm. Great book for giving your tween or teen to read and then discuss with them. This would be a great book for the whole family to enjoy and discuss.
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About the Book
Book: Dreaming of the Majors
Author: Dick “Lefty” O’Neal
Genre: SPORTS & RECREATION / Baseball / History
Release Date: April 4, 2014
By all counts, Dick “Lefty” O’Neal didn’t have a chance of playing professional baseball. However, today he holds the distinction of being the only white baseball player to pitch for two teams in the Negro Leagues that flourished throughout the twentieth century. “Dreaming of the Majors” is his account of the dream he nurtured from the age of five to play Major League baseball, the people God brought into his life who shaped the dream, and the amazing and unexpected twists and turns Dick experienced along the journey toward fulfilling the dream.
About the Author
Lefty is currently an Adjunct Professor in Speech, Motivational Speaker, and MLB Scout. He is also a consultant for a possible movie, “Dreaming of the Majors,” which would be based on Dreaming of the Majors – Living in the Bush. He has two grown children, Amy and Adam. He and his wife Harriett have been married forty-plus years and live in Universal City, Texas.”
More from Lefty
“I wrote my story in order to pass on to my son and daughter what their father experienced in his walk through life as a Christian. I wanted them to understand that if you have the right purpose, surrounded by the right people, you can make a difference if you listen to His guidance. Using a sports platform was perfect for me to share that whatever your dream is as you are growing as a ballplayer and a Christian helps you stand as an example for all who dreamed of playing a sport.
I had no idea the book would relate so well to anyone who dreams their dreams, but more importantly, if it doesn’t turn out the way you thought it would they realize it was God’s plan to put them where they are. People have found that blooming where they you are planted is right where God wants you to make a difference.
My story is one of hope, persistence, never give up attitude, and it encourages all of us to pursue our dreams regardless of the obstacles that stand in our path. But to remember that our Heavenly Father’s spirit has always been with us throughout the journey, wherever it takes us”.
Blog Stops
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 18
Jacquelyn Lynn, November 19
Connie’s History Classroom, November 20
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, November 21
She Lives to Read, November 22
For the Love of Literature, November 23
Artistic Nobody, November 24 (Author Interview)
deb’s book review, November 25
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 26
Texas Book-aholic, November 27
A Reader’s Brain, November 28
janicesbookreviews, November 29
Inklings and notions, November 30
Simple Harvest Reads, December 1 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate his tour, Dick is giving away the grand prize package of an autographed Dreaming of the Majors book along with two autographed baseball cards and 1 autographed baseball!!
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Tour Information
Link to purchase book: https://amzn.to/2Bgrp9U
Giveaway Code: ee19