Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits
by David Ortiz, Tony Massarotti
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Author: David Ortiz, Tony MassarottiEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-17
ISBN: 0312366337
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
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Book Review: Big Papi is too cool
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a combination of a narrative by David Ortiz and some background information by Tony Mazzaroti. Both aspects of the book are informative, especially the Mazzaroti part when he is explaining the rational the Twins used in releasing Ortiz. It has been mentioned in other reviews; the use of the words Bro' and Killin' get a bit weary, but it does feel as if you are having a conversation with Big Papi. The part of the book I really enjoyed is the insight as to how it is to grow up in the Dominican Republic and try to work your way through farm systems to the majors. I have always found the process of becoming an elite athlete fascinating and this book just reinforces most athletes do not "come from nowhere" and become superstars. They have to work hard, have some luck and hope for the best. It appears to have worked out for David Ortiz and he realizes just how lucky he is.
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