Summer Game Books is pleased to announce their latest publication, 7 SWINGS AT 7: Mickey Mantle – Legend and Victim of American Culture.
Mickey Mantle is one of the most iconic figures in baseball history, and since his death in 1995, his legend has only grown. But despite the many books and articles and programs about The Mick, little focus has been put on the complexity of his character, and how the same forces that elevated him to hero to millions were the same forces that tore him down.
7 SWINGS AT 7, by former Professor of American Culture and lifelong Mantle fan, contains seven thoughtful essays about Mickey Mantle the ballplayer, the icon, and the man, including: How male privilege paved the way to his excesses; the culture shock he endured going from Oklahoma to New York City; Mantle’s enlightened racial views; the incredible courage he exhibited playing through injuries; his post-career fame and fortune, which fueled even more self-destruction; and the deep pain of regret he felt looking back on his life and personal relationships.
“I was aware of the many contradictions within Mantle’s persona, how he was loved by his teammates, how surly he could be to fans, his on-field greatness and off-field debauchery,” said Summer Game Books Publisher Walt Friedman. “But I never considered the “why” of it, and how much of an impact American life in the 1950s and 60s had on Mantle’s story. Working on the book with Rob was a real eye-opener and a lot of fun.”
7 SWINGS AT 7 is available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook through Amazon and major booksellers.
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Summer Game Books Swings at 7: Mickey Mantle – Hero and Victim of American Culture
6 x 9, 248 pages
978-1-955398-37-4 (HC) $24.99
978-1-955398-35-0 (pbk) $18.99
978-1-955398-36-7 (eBk) $8.99
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