OTHER BOOKS BY TIMM BOYLE
Me and Ernie
Me and Ernie: Growing Up on Baseball in the Sixties and Finally Celebrating a Cubs World Series Title is a short memoir I've written about following the Chicago Cubs during my formative years. Childhood memories -- mostly about baseball but also delving into relationships with family and friends, accomplishments and embarrassments, joys and sorrows -- fill this book that every Baby Boomer can relate to, even if they've never been a Cubs fan. Graciously writing a Foreword for the memoir was former New York Yankees second baseman Bobby Richardson, who earned three World Series rings, won five Gold Gloves, and was an American League All-Star in seven different seasons.
Total Fitness: The NBA Way
Includes routines for stretching, cardiofitness, and weight training, formulated by NBA athletic trainers plus strength and conditioning coaches, as well as helpful tips, nutritional advice, player anecdotes, behind-the-scenes information, and countless action images. With a Foreword by Lenny Wilkens, the winningest coach in NBA history, and photos of workout positions by NBA All-Star Steve Smith, this book will help you achieve total fitness.
The Most Valuable Players in Baseball, 1931-2001
A biographical and historical trip through 70-plus years of baseball's greatest players. Arranged chronologically, the book highlights the American and National League's most valuable players from 1931 through 2001. Each entry includes the MVP's stats for the year, a colorful summation of the season, and a recap of the MVP's career. Several appendices list MVPs by position and team, highlight the career stats for each MVP, and provide the best marks achieved by MVPs during their season. A unique feature in the appendix is "Missing MVPs." Some fictional winners include Ty Cobb in 1907, 1915 and 1918, and Babe Ruth from 1919 to 1921.
What People Are Saying
“I thoroughly enjoyed this journey into the world of life’s ‘what-ifs.’ In a series of dreams the protagonist gets to see what would have happened if certain events had turned out differently than they actually did. In the process he acquires a new appreciation for the invisible hand of God. Highly recommended!”
— Amazon customer on Eleven Dreams
“This is, I suspect, a little more than the ‘true story of Mr. Ed.’ Anyone who remembers the acerbic, lip-flapping, back-on-the-haunches pronouncements on the human condition by that palomino (whose real name was, in fact, Bamboo Harvester) ought to anticipate that this alien visitor’s behind-the-scenes take and his heretofore unheralded impact on 1960s America is going to be pretty damned funny.”
— Amazon Customer on Bamboo Harvester
“Does God exist? Eleven Dreams provides thought provoking stories to challenge the reader seeking an answer. These stories are captivating and relatable. The author encourages soul searching introspection freely, without force. Reading Eleven Dreams was an enjoyable, positive experience.”
— Amazon customer on Eleven Dreams
“What an interesting tale that sucks you in and doesn’t let go! This book is an awesome combination of space travel, mission planning, world governments, and Mr. Ed! If you are looking for characters that you can relate to, a story that keeps you wondering what’s next and a great combination of literary styles… this is the book for you!”
— Amazon Customer on Bamboo Harvester
“Me and Ernie is a charming, clever, crisp recollection from a sixty-something Cub fan, compete with a succinct “Extra Innings” chapter on the 2016 championship. This well-written, entertaining book would make an excellent souvenir for Cub fans, but has appeal for anyone.”
— Amazon Customer on Me and Ernie
“The pictures of a simpler time, when we would play outside all day and into the night, of childhood obsessions and idiosyncrasies, and hopes and dreams, of sibling squabbling and family vacations… and best of all baseball, and more baseball – what fun!”
— Amazon Customer on Me and Ernie