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A Story Of L-O-V-E Mar 07, 2009
By Milner62
"Bristol Kid"
If you think about life and the emotions that we all find along our way then this book is shouting them from the rooftops. Friendship, loyalty, respect, honor and L-O-V-E. Music seems to flow with each turn of the page, taking you right into a scene. It is easy to close your eyes and almost touch,smell and imagine you are right there amongst the action.
Reading this book left me with a warm glow and that is down to the great writing once again by Mr Erler.
This is a story for anyone that has a dream and BELIEVES!
Do yourself a favor! Sep 11, 2008
By William E. Deibert
"Northside Billy"
Once upon a time in America - a half century ago - long before big box warehouse stores, cell phones, video games and instant replays from every conceivable angle, people "got together," and baseball was the Great American Pastime. People huddled around radios between classes at school and at the barber shops after school to hear the latest, especially at world series time. The "bigs" were one thing, but minor league and semi-pro teams were more real to many, partially because they were more accessible. Those rosters were full of everyday people from all walks of life. Inner-city 'hoods and small towns were dotted with mom and pop local businesses representing all of the great many cultures that have created and maintained this great land of opportunity. A time when Mantillas, veils, guimpes, coifs, coronets and scarves on women were not at all uncommon, and Catholic Nuns were seen out and about in full dress.
This is the rich setting L. Curt Erler (The Southside Kid) whips up in "Mantilla Lady," and it is as tasty as a chocolate bar of the day - many of which are presented within - and the culinary delicacies he details throughout.
With each season I read several "baseball" books and I attempt to figure some fiction into the mix, which has recently included "The Heavenly World Series," (Frank O'Rourke) and "All The Stars Came Out That Night" (Kevin King). The thing is, this isn't exactly a baseball book at all. It's about infatuation and love; awesome respect for Catholic Clergy and friendship, in addition to and mixed in with the great game of baseball. It's about Sinatra; it's what Buck Ram, Johnny Mercer, Steve Allen, Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent, Edith Piaf, Gordon Jenkins , Charles Brown and so many others wrote about, and sang about. The more imaginative can even hear other songs in their head during the read. Amongst others, I heard Gordon Lightfoot singing "Rainy Day People." I heard Lobo cruising along with his carefree, "Me And You And A Dog Named Boo;" even the intro of Suite #1 from Tom Scott's "Intimate Strangers" LP/CD.
This book is for music lovers, for sandlot players everywhere - past and present - for those who love the Catholic faith (even if not Catholic). It's for those who appreciate cross country tales, for those who appreciate and long for the multi-cultured 1950s of America; and for those who simply love and enjoy life!
Man, do yourself a favor and steal home - pick this one up and relish a treat as refreshing and rare as an inside-the-park home run, from a story teller unlike any who came before him.
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