Wherever I Wind Up
By R.A. Dickey & Wayne Coffey
- Release Date: 2012-03-29
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
The perfect gift for baseball fans, now with a new epilogue by author R.A. Dickey, winner of the 2012 Cy Young award.
"An astounding memoir—haunting and touching, courageous and wise."—Jeremy Schaap, bestselling author, Emmy award-winning journalist, ESPN
In 1996, R.A. Dickey was the Texas Rangers’ much-heralded No. 1 draft choice. Then, a routine physical revealed that his right elbow was missing its ulnar collateral ligament, and his lifelong dream—along with his $810,000 signing bonus—was ripped away. Yet, despite twice being consigned to baseball’s scrap heap, Dickey battled back. Sustained by his Christian faith, the love of his wife and children, and a relentless quest for self-awareness, Dickey is now the starting pitcher for the Toronoto Blue Jays (he was previously a star pitcher for the New York Mets) and one of the National League’s premier players, as well as the winner of the 2012 Cy Young award.
In Wherever I Wind Up, Dickey eloquently shares his quintessentially American tale of overcoming extraordinary odds to achieve a game, a career, and a life unlike any other.
Reviews
R.A. Dickey
5By YAY!!!!! ™©This book is extremely well written by Dickey. It very well might be the best book I have ever read. I would definitely recommend it. Great book.Amazin'
5By RockfrombrooklynR.A. Becomes your friend over the pages that you read. Such a like able guy. Good luck RA.Excellent
5By RellimGergVery good read and extremely inspirational.Amazing
5By Shawdog24Not only is the book a great one for baseball fan, but it's entertaining and gives you insight on a man who lost himself and recovered by the grace of God! LOVE IT!!Enjoyable Book
5By creampuff09I am not an avid reader. Baseball has never been a sport that interested me. However, R.A. Dickey's book is so honest and heart warming in so many ways. I believe that most people don't have rosy lives, including myself. I have always wanted to write a book about a very dark time in my life. The point would be to share how with hard work you can turn any dark time around. R. A. Said all that I wanted to say. Congratulations from me and a huge amount of gratitude to you for being so open and honest. I can't stop recommending this book to all of my friends!! JAmazing
5By PrivateRyan44I bought this book in hopes to learn more about throwing a Knuckleball. It was a very shocking, yet gripping life story. 👍👍Really wonderful!
5By PtvogelzangIf you're expecting a great book on baseball, you'll get it with "Wherever I Wind Up." you'll also get really wonderful book on life!Wherever I Wind Up
5By Park zNot what I expected. A brave man and a story about not settling on who you are but developing who you can be. To go through so much and be able to share takes strength no man possesses without God!God on your side
5By Swish1752This book shows that God will not give you anything you can't handle. R.A. shows that in this book and his faith in God has made me look back at myself, as an athlete and a person, and work on rekindling my faith so that I can be as strong as a Christian as he is. God bless.Wherever I Wind Up
5By MarciavExcellent life story, I loved reading this book! I love my Cardinals and I wish your were a Cardinal, but I will watch you and cheer for you anyway!!! Many Blessings to you and your family!!! Inspirational!
