Apex Review Of Backstop (J. Conrad Guest)

Aug. 30, 2010 - PRLog -- Backstop: A Baseball Love Story In Nine Innings
J. Conrad Guest
ISBN: 9781935171317
Second Wind Publishing
Reviewed By Renee Washburn

Official Apex Reviews Rating: 5 Stars


For some, baseball is a sport; for Backstop, it’s a way of life...

More than just a professional athlete involved in an entertaining game, Backstop is a staid devotee of “America’s Pastime.” Over the course of his 14-year career, he experiences every peak and valley imaginable – both personal and professional – culminating in a tragic mistake that may very well cost him the greatest love of his life. Never one to be counted out, though, Backstop soldiers back, ever determined to overcome any and all adversity. As such, his endurance serves as an admirable example of just how we should all approach the various challenges that we face in life – no matter how insurmountable they may seem...

A curious mix of sports and romance, Backstop: A Baseball Love Story In Nine Innings is a surprisingly riveting human interest tale. Through the eyes of his indomitable protagonist, author J. Conrad Guest’s story takes the reader on a winding trek of accomplishment, high hopes, shattered dreams, and ultimate redemption. More than just an athlete, Backstop is a dedicated student of the game – a veritable acolyte of both the art and science of a sport that has spawned countless legends and inimitable icons of lore. It is this very veneer of hallowed purity that draws Backstop in so deeply, and as Guest’s narrative unfolds, the reader can’t help being similarly absorbed into the simple, unadulterated beauty and passion of his world – however flawed it may be from time to time.

Superbly crafted with a deft, tender touch, Backstop: A Baseball Love Story In Nine Innings is a compelling tale of following the true passions of the heart. A truly heartwarming read.

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