Parables from the Diamond Meditations for Men on Baseball & Life			«Back
	Glenn Dromgoole and Phil Christopher Soft Cover 5.5" x 7", 108 pages 28 b&w photographs Inspiration/Religion / Sports / Non-Fiction 978-1-933979-27-4 February 2009 $9.95 Quantity: Gift Tie: YesNo
Parables from the Diamond is a collection of fifty short meditations for men, using baseball as a theme. Baseball has been a major part of life for so many men, especially those who grew up in the days when baseball was truly the national game.. Baseball reminds us of our youth, of our fathers, of our coaches, of men who helped shape and influence our lives. Baseball reminds us of our innocence, of a time when anything seemed possible, back before we had heard of Vietnam, or Ground Zero. Baseball takes us home again and that, as we find our way home, we discover true meaning in life. Each piece begins with a quotation that relates both to baseball and to life, and ends with a thought-provoking question - "the 3-2 pitch" - such as "What have you learned from failure that made you stronger?" or "Do we place too much emphasis on winning in all areas of our lives?" PHIL CHRISTOPHER is a Baptist minister and pastor. GLENN DROMGOOLE has been a journalist for more than 30 years. He is the author of 19 books including Good Night Cowboy, Learning from Longhorns and What Dogs Teach Us. They both live in Abilene, Texas.