{"product_id":"the-ancient-wisdom-of-baseball-lessons-for-life-from-homers-odyssey-to-the-world-series-hardcover","title":"The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball: Lessons for Life from Homer's Odyssey to the World Series - 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\u003eChristian Sheppard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"For those who love baseball, the game holds deep personal meaning and echoes to the past that are undeniable but often hard to articulate. Christian Sheppard's \u003ci\u003eThe Ancient Wisdom of Baseball \u003c\/i\u003eis a love letter to baseball that explains its connections to our inner lives and to classical lore in a way that makes one pine for Opening Day.\" --THEO EPSTEIN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Who are you, how are you supposed to live, and what about happiness? Answers to age-old questions are offered in classic myths about heroes, gods, and monsters, and at the ballgame. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Ancient Wisdom of Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e, author Christian Sheppard interweaves Homer's epics with glorious stories from the green fields of America's pastime, celebrating Achilles' courage and Odysseus' cunning along with the virtues of Hall of Fame players such as Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth and of great teams such as the 2004 Red Sox and the 2016 Cubs. Along the way, Sheppard humorously recollects trying to raise his baby daughter true to the teachings of ancient myth and his beloved game. The result is an endearing, insightful, and inspiring guide to cultivating virtue and becoming the hero of your own life's odyssey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.6 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034471100717,"sku":"9798886453041","price":27.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ldkkR7mKfK9798886453041.webp?v=1777675661","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-ancient-wisdom-of-baseball-lessons-for-life-from-homers-odyssey-to-the-world-series-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}