THE SHORTSTOP'S REDEMPTION
ISBN13: 978-1-4363-0924-0 (Trade Paperback)
ISBN: 1-4363-0924-7 (Trade Paperback)
ISBN13: 978-1-4363-0925-7 (Hardback)
ISBN: 1-4363-0925-5 (Hardback)
Pages: 187
Subject: FICTION / General

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When Jim Cheverus left his hometown of Gloucester, Massachusetts, he was headed for the riches and glory of a major league baseball career. He was called a "can't miss" prospect. Baseball experts praised his talent. Newspapers wrote of his accomplishments and predicted a glorious future.

 

Jim believed it all. He reported to the minor league team of the St. Louis Cardinals with big plans. "I'll be in the major leagues in two years," he boasted. He kicked the dust of Gloucester and amateur baseball off of his shoes, He didn't look back to family, friends, nor Carol, the girl who loved him and discovered that she was carrying his child.

Thirteen years later Jim, a recovering alcoholic, returns home to attempt to make amends with Carol and hopefully bring the son he had rejected into his life. Jim discovers that the path to redemption is strewn and rocky. Determined to win his way back into the good graces of all those he spurned, he finds himself falling in love. Through baseball he connects with his son Jamie, and recaptures the joy he once knew. Now, Jim must decide whether he will, for the first time, show the courage to commit to the son to whom he has given his heart and complete the work of full redemption, or to once again take the easy road and just walk away.