A Nice Little Place on the North Side
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A Nice Little Place on the North Side by George Will
The New York Times-bestselling history of America's most beloved baseball stadium, Wrigley Field, and the Cubs' century-long search for World Series glory In 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.GEORGE F.WILL has a twice-weekly syndicated piece in more than 450 newspapers, as well as a bimonthly back-page column in Newsweek. He also appears on the ABC News program This Week every Sunday. Will is the author of twelve other books and a Pulitzer Award winner for Commentary and a Bradley Prize winner for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement. He is a resident of Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780385349338 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385349335 |
| Title | A Nice Little Place on the North Side |
| Author | George Will |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2015-03-17 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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