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Game 7, 1986: Failure and Triumph in the Biggest Game of My Life by Daniel Paisner, Ron Darling
shelfdetermined's review against another edition
4.0
Listening to Darling's cerebral baseball analysis during live television broadcasts, it should come as no surprise that he attended and pitched for Yale prior to being signed to a major league contract. In his new book, Game 7, 1986: Failure and Triumph in the Biggest Game of My Life, Darling candidly shares how pitching in the final game of the '86 World Series was, in retrospect, a greater psychological than physical battle. It was perhaps his own mind, and not the talented Red Sox batters, that served as his toughest on-field opponent. Nearly 30 years after the championship, Darling further reveals how he struggled to fully enjoy the celebration of his team's victory while simultaneously coping with the disappointment of his personal failings. A recommended read for all baseball fans, Mets faithful will especially enjoy details of the team's antics behind closed (clubhouse) doors.
notevenhalf's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
drbjk_124's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable read for a lifelong Mets fan. The memories of that '86 team came flooding back
clambook's review
3.0
I wanted this to be better than it was. Darling is a smart and articulate guy, and the idea of writing about a Big Game when he came up short is appealing. There are some good bits, but overall it's cliche-ridden and flabby.
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