“Other people get into occupations by accident or design; but writers are born. I could work at selling motels, or slopping hogs, for fifty years, but if someone asked my occupation, I'd say writer, even if I'd never sold a word. Writers write. Other people talk.”
Shoeless Joe is a fictional narrative that intertwines the life of Joe Jackson, a real-life baseball player, with a fictional account of his journey and the infamous Black Sox Scandal. The novel is set against the backdrop of the early 20th century and examines the complexities of the scandal, its implications for the sport, and the personal consequences faced by Jackson. The story is a blend of fact and fiction, offering readers a nuanced look at the historical events and their enduring legacy. more
W. P. Kinsella was a Canadian novelist whose works often explored themes of baseball and small-town life. His most famous novel, 'Shoeless Joe', was adapted into the film 'Field of Dreams'. more
“Complacency is almost always the product of success or perceived success”