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Need a feel-good story about an underdog who makes it big? Check out Gil by Darin Gibby. This sport themed book reaches into the heart of a reader, drawing out old dreams that haven’t really died.
The story fluctuates between Gil’s past and What If? His current life as a family man, teacher, and coach are under challenge with a potential legal situation facing him. In a surprising twist of events, Gil has the chance to explore his dream of playing professional baseball. Since it’s such a short book, the story progresses quickly. There’s not a lot of build up to the ultimate end. The story is very dialogue-heavy, letting most of the essential information come through in conversations.
Gil recently won the best fiction award for 2017 by The Colorado Author’s League. Check out other books by Darin Gibby.
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I would love to win this book for my husband. We have not seen the movie, yet and I think it would be great to read the book first.
I love sports-themed books and I always have a hard time finding a good one. I will have to give this one a try. 🙂
This sounds similar to the movie The Rookie! I really liked that underdog story, so I definitely look forward to reading this one.
My oldest son would enjoy this book!!!
I am interested in reading something a book from this author. His last name and my maiden are the same, which is unique.