{"product_id":"nolan-the-singular-life-of-an-american-original-9781538726525","title":"Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe definitive biography of Nolan Ryan, arguably the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball, from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling sportswriter Tim Brown. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nolan Ryan was the hero to two of America's biggest institutions: Texas and baseball. Nolan is an exploration of God, family, baseball, and America--and a tribute to one of the greatest pitchers to ever step on the mound. He grew up in the small, hard town of Alvin, Texas, was graced with a fastball, and fell in love with a woman named Ruth, then honored all three in his pursuit of hardball perfection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Alongside Nolan's personal story, renowned sportswriter Tim Brown offers a thoughtful, deeply researched history of baseball in the Lone Star State, and an unforgettable account of three glorious decades in the Major Leagues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nolan Ryan's story is about dominating on the field, then growing old in the game, then just plain growing old. It's about the man who has become a symbol of the game at its best, the way it used to be. It's about deeds over words. About cattle matching the hat. About fastballs over all else. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNolan\u003c\/i\u003e makes the case that there has never been another like him. And there won't be again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Central Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.27h x 6.28w x 1.19d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781538726525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Brown \u003c\/b\u003ehas covered baseball for more than 30 years and has written two \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers: \u003ci\u003eThe Phenomenon\u003c\/i\u003e with Rick Ankiel and \u003ci\u003eImperfect\u003c\/i\u003e with Jim Abbott. He also wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of the Backup Catcher\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2016, he was awarded first place in beat writing by the Associated Press Sports Editors.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Tim Brown \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48351862685853,"sku":"9781538726525","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_84c5826f-15cd-4579-847c-4104f0c64a6e.jpg?v=1779983048","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/nolan-the-singular-life-of-an-american-original-9781538726525","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}