Play Audiobook Sample
24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid Audiobook
Play Audiobook Sample
(0.00) - 0 listener ratings
Quick Stats About this Audiobook
Total Audiobook Chapters:
Longest Chapter Length:
Shortest Chapter Length:
Average Chapter Length:
Audiobooks by this Author:
Publisher Description
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The legendary Willie Mays shares the inspirations and influences responsible for guiding him on and off the field in this reflective and inspirational memoir.
"Even if, like me, you thought you had pretty much read and heard all there was to read and hear about Willie Mays, this warmhearted book will inform and reward you. And besides, what true baseball fan can ever get enough of Willie Mays? Say Hey! Read on and enjoy."—From the Foreword by Bob Costas
"It’s because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for President.” — President Barack Obama
This program includes a bonus conversation between the authors
Widely regarded as the greatest all-around player in baseball history because of his unparalleled hitting, defense and baserunning, the beloved Willie Mays offers people of all ages his lifetime of experience meeting challenges with positivity, integrity and triumph in 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid.
Presented in 24 chapters to correspond with his universally recognized uniform number, Willie’s memoir provides more than the story of his role in America’s pastime. This is the story of a man who values family and community, engages in charitable causes especially involving children and follows a philosophy that encourages hope, hard work and the fulfillment of dreams.
“I was very lucky when I was a child. My family took care of me and made sure I was in early at night. I didn’t get in trouble. My father made sure that I didn’t do the wrong thing. I’ve always had a special place in my heart for children and their well-being, and John Shea and I got the idea that we should do something for the kids and the fathers and the mothers, and that’s why this book is being published. We want to reach out to all generations and backgrounds. Hopefully, these stories and lessons will inspire people in a positive way.”— Willie Mays
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press
Download and start listening now!
“Eloquent and inspirational, Mays’ words serve as a glue for the text, bringing readers inside the clubhouse at pivotal moments and revealing Mays’ philosophy on sports, camaraderie, and a life well lived. More than a baseball history, 24 feels akin to a fireside chat with a sports hero brimming with wisdom.”
— San Francisco Chronicle
Quotes
-
“His new memoir will remind fans of why we love baseball so much.”
— New York Times -
“Terrific…It is a must read.”
— Forbes -
“It’s because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for president.”
— President Barack Obama -
“A welcome treat. It’s also a salute to what the game used to be…before it got too big. Back when it was a game played for the love of it, by guys who still lived in the neighborhood. "
— New York Daily News
Awards
-
New York Times bestseller
-
Among longlisted titles for Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2020
-
Among longlisted titles for Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2020
-
Among longlisted titles for Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2020
-
Among longlisted titles for Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2020
24 Listener Reviews
Be the first to write a review about this audiobook!
About the Authors
John Shea’s career includes more than forty films, most notably the Academy Award-winner Missing. His television work includes Lois and Clark and Mutant X, and he has appeared in more than twenty-five plays on and off Broadway and in London’s West End.
Willie Mays, nicknamed The Say Hey Kid, was an major league baseball center fielder for twenty-two seasons with the New York/San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. He won two National League “Most Valuable Player” awards, ended his career with 660 home runs, and won a record-tying twelve Gold Glove awards. He shares the record of most All-Star games played with twenty-four, the same number as his jersey. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979.
About Bob Costas
Bob Costas has won twenty-four Emmy Awards—more than any other sports broadcaster—and been a prominent part of the coverage of every major sport over the past three decades. In 2012, he was elected to the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame and selected for the Walter Cronkite Award for distinction in journalism.