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nae1226's review against another edition
5.0
Moore draws the reader in and hooks him. This is a great book. Touching. Light-hearted. Moore tells his father's story of baseball, WW II, dreams left behind, and legacy.
dmahanty's review against another edition
3.0
A good book about a little baseball player whose missed opportunities influence the man and father he becomes. Written by his son, we learn about Gene Moore. As a 16 year old from a small town in Sesser, Illinois, he was drafted by the Dodgers when World War 2 broke out. He played for the US Navy baseball team and eventually guarded some top secret German POW's. Teaching them to play baseball, Gene suffers a career ending injury at just 18 years old. Playing with the Enemy is a full look at the life of Gene Moore. A little sappy but a good book.
jfranco77's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book a lot. It's not 100% baseball, but there is enough to keep a hardcore fan satisfied. More importantly, though, it's a great story about chasing a dream under very unusual circumstances. I read a rumor that they might make a movie of this book, and I can totally see it - sort of a cross between The Rookie and The Natural.
mindi_r's review against another edition
4.0
While at times I found myself distracted by the quality of the writing, I found myself caught up in the story of Gene Moore and his experiences during World War II. I am a teacher, and although I currently teach Language Arts, I have in the past taught US History. This is a story I did not know! I am glad I heard about this book at the Illinois Reading Council Conference and picked it up.
thehlb's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. Loved this story! But then, I usually love baseball stories. And like all baseball stories, it isn't really about baseball. The writing is a bit awkward in spots, but that's not unusual in that it is a true story and those don't usually move as smoothly as true fiction. Can't wait to see the movie!
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