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A review by allison_13
A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson by Michelle Y. Green
3.0
I have to admit, I don't know much about baseball history or even much about the sport in general other than you hit the ball and run the bases. And hope no one catches it or gets you out.
And of course I know about some of the big names such as Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth... (Those may be the only names I know.) And living in Chicago, I know the Cubs and the White Sox. But I really don't care about the sport.
Oddly enough, for a sport I don't care about, I love baseball books and movies. Sandlot, Angels in the Outfield, The Girl who Threw Butterflies (On the Caudill List two years ago). This book is anoyther one to add to my collection.
Written as a memoire, Mamie tells us what it was like growing up as an African American female ball player in the 40s. She mentions what it was like getting signed on a professional team and being one of only three women to play professional ball, albeit on the Negro League.
The story was quite fascinating. I had no idea about the history shown here. I enjoyed her discussions about playing in Sandlots.
Mostly, I appreciated how accessible the book was for kids regardless of their background.
And of course I know about some of the big names such as Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth... (Those may be the only names I know.) And living in Chicago, I know the Cubs and the White Sox. But I really don't care about the sport.
Oddly enough, for a sport I don't care about, I love baseball books and movies. Sandlot, Angels in the Outfield, The Girl who Threw Butterflies (On the Caudill List two years ago). This book is anoyther one to add to my collection.
Written as a memoire, Mamie tells us what it was like growing up as an African American female ball player in the 40s. She mentions what it was like getting signed on a professional team and being one of only three women to play professional ball, albeit on the Negro League.
The story was quite fascinating. I had no idea about the history shown here. I enjoyed her discussions about playing in Sandlots.
Mostly, I appreciated how accessible the book was for kids regardless of their background.