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Wherever I Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity, and the Perfect Knuckleball
by R.A. Dickey

Published: 2013-03-26
Paperback : 368 pages
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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 ...
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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.

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  "Story interesting, writing style not"by Dana B. (see profile) 04/29/13

R.A. Dickey's story could be inspiring but the way it was written got in the way of his message. We wanted to try a sports-related book for a change, but we weren't crazy about this one.

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