The Sportswriter
Bascombe Trilogy (1)
Richard Ford
A story of a sportswriter named Frank Bascombe who is mesmerized by people who live inside themselves. But Frank is not immune to such a longing, and at 38, he finds himself struggling with a broken marriage, a dead son, and a fading career. Follow him through a week of Easter, as he tries to cope with his past while clinging to the hope of a better future. This moving novel leaves you with a soaring spirit despite the losses.
Publish Date
1986-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
1986-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.7
ISBN
9780679762102
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2021-01-02T01:39:06.000Z
Some favorite sports books:
The Game, Dryden
The Summer Game, Angell
The Breaks of the Game, Halberstam
Wait Till Next Year, William Goldman
Seabiscuit, Laura Hillenbrand
A Fan’s Notes, Exley
The Sportswriter, Richard Ford
Fever Pitch, Hornby
Ball Four, Bouton
Cheers 🍻 – source