The Legend of Mickey Tussler: A Novel (Mickey Tussler Series) - Softcover

Praise for THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER: "In my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America I see all kinds of challenges facing kids today, and this book does a very good job of treating gifted kids and teenagers with sensitivity and understanding in coping with and meeting these challenges." --Alex Rodriguez "A compelling tale that will touch the hearts of fans of the game everywhere." -Fergie Jenkins, Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher "A story with something for everyone. "THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER "is" "a walk off homerun." -Larry Izzo, New York Mets Scout "A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written." -Don Williams, retired sports columnist, Newark Star Ledger "Riveting. Rewarding. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER reaches the heart the way Alex Rodriguez reaches the bleachers." - Bill Madden, New York Daily News "A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever writt Praise for THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER: "In my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America I see all kinds of challenges facing kids today, and this book does a very good job of treating gifted kids and teenagers with sensitivity and understanding in coping with and meeting these challenges." --Alex Rodriguez "A compelling tale that will touch the hearts of fans of the game everywhere." --Fergie Jenkins, Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher "A story with something for everyone. "THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER "is" "a walk off homerun." --Larry Izzo, New York Mets Scout "A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written." --Don Williams, retired sports columnist, Newark Star Ledger "Riveting. Rewarding. THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER reaches the heart the way Alex Rodriguez reaches the bleachers." - Bill Madden, New York Daily News "A powerful baseball story, certain to rank among the best ever written." - Don Williams, retired sports columnist, Newark Star Ledger "Not just a baseball masterpiece, but a clever, delightful, touching tale that is a triumph of imagination and empathy. "THE LEGEND OF MICKEY TUSSLER "is Roy Hobbs meets The Rain Man." Father Tom Hartman, Good Morning America's God Squad "In an age where scandal has taken over sports, especially baseball, it was refreshing to finally be transported to an age where the game is all that matters. Frank Nappi does an incredible job brining these people and players to life. A great read." - Brian Kilmeade, author of New York Times bestseller The Games Do Count

In the 1940s, seventeen-year-old Mickey Tussler is recruited to play for a minor league affiliate of the Boston Braves. Arthur Murphy, a scout and coach for the minor league Milwaukee Brewers, swears that Mickey is a phenom-the greatest arm Murph has ever seen. And it might be true. But Mickey also has autism-a disorder still not truly understood even today-which keeps him sealed off from a world he scarcely understands. The minor league Brewers have had one of the worst records in baseball history, and Arthur thinks Mickey's arm might be just what is needed to right the team. But can Mickey survive and succeed? The Legend of Mickey Tussler is a powerful underdog story of how a young man with an extraordinary gift comes of age in a harsh and competitive world that may not be ready for him.