{"product_id":"nolan-the-singular-life-of-an-american-original-hardcover","title":"Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive biography of Nolan Ryan, arguably the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball, from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling sportswriter Tim Brown. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nolan Ryan was the hero to two of America's biggest institutions: Texas and baseball. Nolan is an exploration of God, family, baseball, and America--and a tribute to one of the greatest pitchers to ever step on the mound. He grew up in the small, hard town of Alvin, Texas, was graced with a fastball, and fell in love with a woman named Ruth, then honored all three in his pursuit of hardball perfection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Alongside Nolan's personal story, renowned sportswriter Tim Brown offers a thoughtful, deeply researched history of baseball in the Lone Star State, and an unforgettable account of three glorious decades in the Major Leagues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nolan Ryan's story is about dominating on the field, then growing old in the game, then just plain growing old. It's about the man who has become a symbol of the game at its best, the way it used to be. It's about deeds over words. About cattle matching the hat. About fastballs over all else. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNolan\u003c\/i\u003e makes the case that there has never been another like him. And there won't be again.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Brown \u003c\/b\u003ehas covered baseball for more than 30 years and has written two \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers: \u003ci\u003eThe Phenomenon\u003c\/i\u003e with Rick Ankiel and \u003ci\u003eImperfect\u003c\/i\u003e with Jim Abbott. He also wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of the Backup Catcher\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2016, he was awarded first place in beat writing by the Associated Press Sports Editors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 9.27 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52091168719149,"sku":"9781538726525","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/nolan-the-singular-life-of-an-american-original-hardcover-9824744.webp?v=1780162515","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/nolan-the-singular-life-of-an-american-original-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}