Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Dreaming of the Majors by Dick "Lefty" O'Neal


About the Book


Book: Dreaming of the Majors
Author: Dick “Lefty” O’Neal
Genre: SPORTS & RECREATION / Baseball / History
Release Date: April 4, 2014

By all counts, Dick “Lefty” O’Neal didn’t have a chance of playing professional baseball. However, today he holds the distinction of being the only white baseball player to pitch for two teams in the Negro Leagues that flourished throughout the twentieth century. “Dreaming of the Majors” is his account of the dream he nurtured from the age of five to play Major League baseball, the people God brought into his life who shaped the dream, and the amazing and unexpected twists and turns Dick experienced along the journey toward fulfilling the dream.



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My Review

I found this memoir type book to be unexpected and interesting about God's will for a sportsman's life and how we can always bloom where we are planted no matter our profession or background. While I am not personally that interested in baseball, a lot of baseball history was included in this story and would be great for the baseball fan, maybe even your upper grade school/middle school kid who enjoys baseball. This book shows the reality of trying to make it big in sports, and finding God's will in the midst of all of it. It's not overly long, and could be read in multiple settings making it great for even the non-reader. This one would also be a great gift for the baseball fan/player in your life! I found it to be easy to read, and really helped me experience a world I had never really considered before. Check it out!

I received a complimentary copy of this book, and all opinions given are entirely my own.




About the Author


Lefty is currently an Adjunct Professor in Speech, Motivational Speaker, and MLB Scout. He is also a consultant for a possible movie, “Dreaming of the Majors,” which would be based on Dreaming of the Majors – Living in the Bush. He has two grown children, Amy and Adam. He and his wife Harriett have been married forty-plus years and live in Universal City, Texas.”  


More from Lefty

 “I wrote my story in order to pass on to my son and daughter what their father experienced in his walk through life as a Christian. I wanted them to understand that  if you have the right purpose, surrounded by the right people, you can make a difference if you listen to His guidance. Using a sports platform was perfect for me to share that whatever your dream is as you are growing as a ballplayer and a Christian helps you stand as an example for all who dreamed of playing a sport.
I had no idea the book would relate so well to anyone who dreams their dreams,  but more importantly, if it doesn’t turn out the way you thought it would they realize it was God’s plan to put them where they are. People have found that blooming  where they you are planted is right where God wants you to make a difference.

My story is one of hope, persistence, never give up attitude, and it encourages all of us to pursue our dreams regardless of the obstacles that stand in our path. But to remember that our Heavenly Father’s spirit has always been with us throughout the journey, wherever it takes us”.



Blog Stops

Jacquelyn Lynn, November 19
She Lives to Read, November 22
Artistic Nobody, November 24 (Author Interview)
deb’s book review, November 25
Texas Book-aholic, November 27
A Reader’s Brain, November 28
janicesbookreviews, November 29
Inklings and notions, November 30
Simple Harvest Reads, December 1 (Author Interview)




Giveaway


To celebrate his tour, Dick is giving away the grand prize package ofan autographed Dreaming of the Majors book along with two autographed baseball cards and 1 autographed baseball!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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