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L**R
An excellent book and his stories are captivating
An excellent book and his stories are captivating. A very honest and real journey of his family and his insight into his experience beginning with early start with baseball and how he loves his family; father, mother and brothers. His start with the Arizona Western College baseball in Yuma is certainly inspiring and his introduction into the Minor Leagues and how he adjusted to the pitching and aggressive style of play. His experience with the Angels, Blue Jays and Giants and Rangers is a deep insight to the level of intense Major League Baseball competition. His family and his father and mother supported him all the way and he certainly pays homage to them. I have become acquainted with Bengie at the annual Arizona Western College baseball alumni game and reunion every year in Yuma. He was the AWC class of 93 and I was AWC class of 69.
M**O
Listened to it twice and recommended to my friends
I listened to it twice and recommended it to my friends. It is a great example of what a real family means and how it can keep even a highly paied baseball player down ot earth.
D**H
inspiring and fantastic read, even if you've never been a fan ...
Having been a huge fan of Yadier Molina and the Cardinals for years I was pleasantly surprised to find his older brother Benjie had written this book.A truly moving, inspiring and fantastic read, even if you've never been a fan of any of the Molina brothers this is a truly fascinating insight into how one man not only produced three double World Series Ring winning catchers but how through baseball teaches and prepares his sons with the skills needed to negotiate life. From their humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to the star studded world of Major League Baseball this family never lose sight of the most important thing in life, Family.
J**N
Must Read
Wow, what a great story! As a St. Louis Cardinals fan and a baseball fan I was interested in this book. I am now a fan of the Molina family, as well! A great look inside the lives of such a great legacy. A real life story of sacrifice for family and perseverance in spite of the odds. I love the book and could not put it down. It was enjoyable and touching. Thanks to Bengie Molina for sharing some insight to his family and their path to creating what will hopefully be a longstanding legacy in the great game of baseball.
P**B
Really a Family Story
I loved this book. It is as much about the path of a loyal son as it is about baseball. Benjie is a true believer who wanted to do the right thing. The book explains how three brothers could all make it as major league catchers: natural talent and unbelievable work. He gives shout outs to the people who were kind to him. A bit like Ichiro, he honors the game. Also good on the hardships of a young Puerto Rican dropped into an American junior college with no preparation. He tap dances a bit around leaving his first wife for a beautiful television reporter, but, hey, no one is perfect.
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