John feinstein is one of the nations most successful and prolific sports authors who has written 24 books to date. A quiz on the first of john feinsteins three mysteries involving susan carol and stevie. John feinstein books, biography, contact information. See all books authored by john feinstein, including last shot. John feinsteins changeup is a mystery featuring two teens. Feinstein is a duke graduate and former sports writer. John feinstein spent years on the staff at the washington post, as well as writing for sports illustrated and the national sports daily. Much like john feinsteins the punch, the fight of their lives examines the incident in its context and aftermath, only in this story the two men eventually reconcile and become friends, making theirs an unforgettable tale of forgiveness and redemption. Where nobody knows your name explores the trials and travails of the inhabitants of triplea, focusing on nine men, including players, managers and umpires, among many colorful characters, living on the cusp of the dream. Before becoming an author, fairstein was the head of the sex crimes unit in manhattan where she prosecuted some very highly publicized cases. Its set during the world series, includes real people, journalists, in it, and, even has a touch of romance and jealousy. He is a commentator on nprs morning edition, a regular on espns the sports reporters and a visiting professor of journalism at duke university. Last shot is a novel by the bestselling author john feinstein.
Feinsteins latest takes on a foursome of unlikely champs. From a good walk spoiled to the majors, john feinsteins golf books have succeeded in giving equal billing to headliners and journeymen. Connect with users and join the conversation at golf digest. Ten of his books have been mysteries written for kids. If the former washington post reporter isnt working on yet another book, hes. I am a fan of mr feinsteins ability to tell a story. Lets agree that a story about 17yearold amateur playing in the final group of the masters requires some suspension of disbelief. It all makes for an incredibly entertaining book not just for its intended audience of young adults, but pretty much for anyone else intrigued by the drama of tournament golf. As an author of numerous articles and books and as a television and radio commentator feinstein has covered every major sport since he began his career with the washington post in 1977. This book opened my eyes to a whole new world that most of us never think about and we suddenly realize that even though we werent good enough to play the game at the highest level, our beliefs about what happens when someone signs with a major league organization are not even remotely close to the reality. John feinstein books, author biography, and reading level. Some of the published credits of john feinstein include last shot. Michael feinstein is the ambassador of american songbook. His most recent commission, many moods of mccartney, a performance piece for two pianos, bass and drums is a 30 minute jazz exploration of ten songs by sir paul mccartney, and was premiered to standing ovations at an ashville symphony concert.
Series hero looking for one last chance in the big leagues, and john lindsey. The violent momentuncharacteristic of either manlinked the two forever and haunted both. Dianne feinstein was born in san francisco, california, on june 22, 1933. When stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his. John feinstein is the author of 27 books his 28th is due in november, 2011, including the bestsellers a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled. An estimated 70,000 people read the free online versions before they were removed in september 2008. John feinsteins newest golf book is fiction, but very much rooted in. John feinstein explores the qualities that put the quarterback in the spotlight. His book a season on the brink chronicles a year in the life of the. A season on the brink, and a good walk spoiled, both no.
His first young adult mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award. John feinstein is a published author and a narrator of childrens books and young adult books. John feinstein the official website for author, columnist and speaker john feinstein. Also any sports fan would love the book because it is heavily based on the game of baseball and many of the terms that are used are baseball terms. The 10 wealthiest members of congress in 2012 include senate and house members hailing from all over the us. Mystery at the world series by john feinstein a stevie and susan carol sports mystery. Given that his most recent book the punch was released recently, i figured feinstein hastily put this book together to cash in the upsurge in interest in golf. Golf, however, has been one of his major interests. Inside story of ryder cup by bob weiner many of the most dramatic moments surrounding the 2016 ryder cup occurred behind the scenes. John feinstein is the author of many bestselling sports books, including a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled, feinstein worked for the washington post as both a political and sports reporter for more than ten years and continues to contribute articles. At 55, john feinstein is the definition of a multimedia sports journalist. John feinsteins last shot book 1 of 3 trivia quiz f.
John feinstein books list of books by author john feinstein. With key insight and rare access to the greatest players in the world, awardwinning author john feinstein chronicles this historic event in his latest book, the first major. John feinstein the official website for author, columnist and. The story follows the two main characters, stevie thomas and susan carol anderson. A season on the brink and a good walk spoiled, both no. She is the tonyawardwinning original eponine from les mis and i have loved her since 1987. The new yorker sheds new light on senator dianne feinstein. Johns next book for children, the sixth man, publishes august 4, 2015. John feinsteins most popular book is a season on the brink. John feinstein is the author of 35 books, including the two bestselling sports books of all time. Former assistant to ira gershwin, michael feinstein has been the keeper of the american songbook since the early 1980s. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on. An exclusive excerpt from john feinsteins book, where nobody knows your name, which chronicles the lives of those trying to reach major league baseball.
Feinstein was born to a jewish family in new york city on july 28, 1956. In this book, theres a long time minor league baseball player,nobert doyle, who has finally been called up to the bigs after so many years of minor league ball. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter, author and sports. I bought tickets as soon as i heard that frances ruffelle was bringing her cabaret show to feinsteins. John feinstein books list of books by john feinstein. Website features news, tour, bio, multimedia, and contact information. John feinsteins newest golf book is fiction, but very much rooted in reality.
I just finishd reading the book, changeup mystery at the world series, by john feinstein. Perfect for baseball lovers and fans of mike lupica, book three in the triple threat series by new york times bestselling sports writer john feinstein explores. John feinstein bio, facts, family famous birthdays. John feinstein is among the most prolific sports journalists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Feinsteins at the nikko san francisco 2020 all you. Its been six months since the release of the executive summary of the senate intelligence committees report on torture and melville houses publication of the report in book form, yet the report and its lead author continue to make headlines. A final four mystery, and a season on the brink, and more on. Written by john feinstein trade paperback new york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein exposes the real march madnessbehind the scenes at the final four basketball tournament. A final four mystery, and a season on the brink, and more. Born into a jewish family, she attended a roman catholic school and a.
John feinstein takes the reader behind the curtain into the guarded world of the minor leagues, like no other writer can. John pizzarellis world on a string and michael feinsteins the gershwins and me news features. Discount prices on books by john feinstein, including titles like quarterback. As an expert on sex crimes, she has been interviewed on several media outlets. The golf digest and golf world contributors most recent. One of chinas most wanted men has been running a hollywood movie company, promoting a cryptocurrency venture with boxer mike tyson and on one occasion posed. Books by john feinstein author of a season on the brink. His first book, a season on the brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time. Perfect for baseball lovers and fans of mike lupica, book three in the triple threat series by new york times bestselling sports writer john feinstein explores what happens when athletes break the rules. Read john feinsteins bio and get latest news stories and articles. John feinsteins newest golf book is fiction, but very. More childrens more young adult more by john feinstein. Linda fairstein is an american author of crime fiction and police procedural novels.