THE LATINA BOOK CLUB

  The Latina Book Club is proud to select THE CLOSER as its July 2014 Book of the Month.    “I love being on a team.   You share your triumphs and your troubles.   You share everything.   You are all in it together.   You will do anything for the guys on your team.” “The Bible can’t tell you the story of my walk with the Lord, but it can tell you everything about how I try to live, and why the love of the Lord is the foundation of my whole life.   For me, the Bible is not just the word of God, but a life road map that is packed with wisdom that you cannot beat even if you spent the next hundred years reading spiritual books and self-help books.   It is the best kind of wisdom: Simple Wisdom.” If you are looking for a baseball tell-all about the New York Yankees, you’ve come to the wrong place.   If you want the latest dish on Derek Jeter or A-Rod or tales about Baseball Annies (aka groupies) look elsewhere. THE CLO...

  THE PITCHER by William Hazelgrove is destined to become a classic. It is well-written, funny, heart-warming, engaging, easy to read, romantic and uplifting. On the surface this story may seem to be all about baseball and pitchers, but it’s more than that.   A Junior Library Guild Selection, THE PITCHER is about a loving and determined Hispanic mother who will endure anything and survive everything for the love of her child and his right to fulfill his dreams; it’s about overcoming prejudice and poverty; it’s about second chances; and most of all, it’s about learning to believe in yourself.   Click here for the full review.   Happy Reading.###     

  " Ricky,       I know you are having trouble. Just remember that you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it.  Don't worry about me.  I will always be there for you.  I will always be with you. Just take your breath and listen to what Mr. Langford tells you.  Remember I will always love you and that will never change.  You are becoming a fine young man and a great baseball player.  I couldn't be prouder of you. Now take your breath, find your quiet space and use the gift God gave you.  I love you.        Love you forever,                 M om        P.S.  Take your breath!" THE PITCHER is destined to become a classic.   It is well-written, funny, heart-warming, engaging, easy to read, romantic and uplifting. On the surface this story may seem to be all about baseba...