"Wrigleyworld" written by Kevin Kaduk

[polosprt009]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned or talked about here at NSBB before but I figured I would send out my recomendation for the book "Wrigleyworld: A Season in Baseball's Best Neighborhood" by Kevin Kaduk.

 

This book is written by a Cubs fan sports writer who was originally based out of Kansas City who decided to take a year off of work to live in the greatest town on Earth and live the life as a Cubs fan during the 2005 baseball season. Coming from someone who lives in Wrigleyville, this book gives a perfect portrayal of how life is out here. For those who lived out here last year, you will be able to relive all the happenings that went on and also get joy in reading about all the familiar bars, restaraunts, and perks of living in this area all over again. It is also a good read for those who have never lived out in the Wrigley area before because you'll be able to be led through the experience of what it's like to live just a few blocks away from beautiful Wrigley Field.

 

I was out on business last week and had plenty of time to read so I stopped by the library in Lincoln Park and picked up this book for the trip. The moment I started reading, I couldn't put it down. It clocks in at 288 pages, but I was able to finish it in two days.

 

Go out to your nearest library, bookstore, or half.com and get this book. You will enjoy all 288 pages and will have a smirk on your face all the way through as you relive a generally uneventful season but read about the other happenings that went around Wrigleyville before, during, and after the baseball season.

 

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http://www.wrigleyworld.com/

 

 

on a side note, has anyone met or seen Kevin around town? I wouldn't mind sitting down and having a drink with the guy. He seems like an overall man's man who would be a cool guy to have around in the group.

Edited May 30, 2006 by polosprt009

[Andy]

I plan to read this book at some point. I thoroughly enjoyed Cubs Nation and Bleachers: A Summer at Wrigley Field, which were more or less the 2004 and 1987 versions of this book respectively, and I assume this one is just as entertaining.

[soccer10k]

It was a very easy read - I think I finished it in 3 days - but I didn't think it was as good as Cubs Nation. Some parts were interesting but other parts weren't. It's worth reading but I wouldn't go into it with high expectatations.

[polosprt009]

It was a very easy read - I think I finished it in 3 days - but I didn't think it was as good as Cubs Nation. Some parts were interesting but other parts weren't. It's worth reading but I wouldn't go into it with high expectatations.

 

I think I'll pick up Cubs Nation when I return Wrigleyworld back to the library. Sounds like that'll be a good read as well.

[Chris]

on a side note, has anyone met or seen Kevin around town?

 

I've never met him, but I have swapped e-mails with him in the past. I heard him doing a radio spot about the book and decided to check out his site.