Summers at Shea - by Ira Berkow (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, this work stands as a remarkable collection of opinions that is guaranteed to delight Mets fans of all ages. Former <i>New York Times</i> columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of the Mets in this unforgettable collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career as he interviews and comments on the team. From memories of inaugural franchise manager Casey Stengel and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver to reflections on ace Johan Santana and the superstar David Wright, this collection combines Berkow's eye for detail with the comedy and drama revealed by the subjects themselves, bringing to life Mets' personalities from the last half century.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Ira Berkow</b> was a feature writer for the <i>New York Times</i> for more than 25 years. He won the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting and was a finalist for the Pulitzer for commentary. He is the author of numerous books, including <i>The Corporal Was a Pitcher</i>, <i>Rockin' Steady</i>, and <i>Summers in the Bronx</i>, the bestsellers<b> </b><i>Maxwell Street: Survival in a Bazaar</i> and <i>Red: A Biography of Red Smith</i>, as well as two memoirs, <i>Full Swing</i> and <i>To the Hoop</i>. He was the coauthor and editor of <i>Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life</i>, which was a primary source for the award-winning documentary <i>The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg</i>. He lives in New York City.
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