Rod Carew

Hitting is an art form and this guy never made mistakes. In the dictionary of baseball, the definition of 'tough out' has his picture there, no words. He was an example of how to hang tough. Life for him was and is the same way. In tough seas, Rod will be a tough out to get. --Reggie Jackson, Hall of Fame slugger Carew, now 74, puts a human touch into the book that extends beyond baseball and sports. --Minneapolis Star Tribune His batting titles came from dedication to honing his skills with a tremendous amount of intelligence and respect for his teammates and the game. His will to win inspired his teammates, and if it took a bunt, a triple, or a steal of home, he would do it. Rod will stare out at the situation and come up with his best. He is a classy man who has my respect and that of millions of other fans. --Johnny Bench, Hall of Fame catcher Often funny, sometimes sad and occasionally remarkable, just like Carew's extraordinary life. Certain aspects of his story you can't even make up. --Duluth Tribune Reading about Carew's career, his grief over losing his daughter, his faith and strength during his near-death experience, and his love for his wife and her children...as well as the family of his donor will leave the reader inspired and joyful. The manner in which he fought off curveballs, whether in the batter's box or for bigger issues in his life, is an inspiring story that any reader will enjoy. --Lance, Goodreads Rod was one of the best pure hitters to ever play the game. His approach to every at-bat made him a tough out for opposing pitchers. I'm sure he will carry that same positive approach with the recent health issue he is facing. --Joe Torre, Hall of Fame manager Rod Carew was more than a great baseball player. He is a person of character and grace. Those qualities are evident in the way he has faced his life's many triumphs and considerable adversities. --Bob Costas, broadcaster Rod Carew's success on the baseball field is well-documented. He was Rookie of the Year in 1967 and MVP in 1977, won seven batting titles, accumulated 3,053 career hits, and, in 1991, was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Yet despite all those achievements, his true legacy is what he has accomplished off the field--first, in helping to battle childhood cancers, and, now, putting a very personal face on heart disease. --Armen Keteyian, Contributor to 60 Minutes and coauthor of Tiger Woods What Carew has done is put together an all-star book to tell his story of sacrifice and hard work. --Religion Unplugged Woven throughout every story is God's redemptive plan and steadfast love. --Sports Spectrum