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Book Review: The Things He Could Have Been

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February 29

The Things He Could Have Been

by W. Nikola-Lisa

Genre: Nonfiction / Young Adult / Sports

ISBN: 9798986017372

Print Length: 92 pages

Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt

W. Nikola-Lisa takes readers on a spirited journey beyond the diamond to uncover the untold tales of American baseball icon Babe Ruth in The Things He Could Have Been. This young adult sports biography is not your average baseball saga; it's a delightful exploration of the off-the-field escapades that shaped the larger-than-life personality of "The Great Bambino."

The book playfully speculates on what might have been had he not found his home on the baseball diamond. Would he have been a boxer knocking out opponents in the ring, a rancher tending to his cattle on his farm in Massachusetts, or perhaps a Hollywood star opposite the most beautiful of leading ladies? The possibilities are as diverse and captivating as Ruth's own towering home runs.

Discovering the diverse and varied interests of Babe Ruth beyond the realm of baseball in The Things He Could Have Been is fascinating. In a world where sports legends are often remembered solely for their on-field mastery, this biography delves into the entirety of Babe Ruth's persona. W. Nikola-Lisa peels back the layers of the "Sultan of Swing;" it paints a nuanced portrait of a truly interesting celebrity in a family-friendly style. The author asks us to reconsider Babe Ruth not merely as a sports icon but as a multifaceted individual whose impact resonates far beyond what you thought you knew about him.