BASEBALL AS A ROAD TO GOD Seeing Beyond the Game

Drawing a parallel between America's favorite pastime and faith in God is intriguing. Much has been written on each topic separately, but John Sexton sees a connection. Through beautifully written stories--some personal, some biographical--he paints a reverent picture of these two important parts of our lives: baseball and God. For instance, hope often (though not always) triumphs over despair--just ask long-suffering Cubs fans. Christopher Lane's booming, authoritative voice is perfect for the subject matter. The bumps along the way from occasional mispronunciations of well-known baseball figures (Bill Veeck, for example) will make the baseball fan wince, but they don't mar the overall enjoyment of a topic well worth contemplating. M.B. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2013]