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When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It! (Abridged): Inspiration and Wisdom from One of Baseball's Greatest Heroes Audiobook
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Everyone knows Yogi Berra for his famous non sequiturs : "It ain't over 'til it's over." "It gets late early out here." "The future ain't what it used to be." They seem like throwaway lines, but over time they reveal deeper meanings--playful truths, like Zen koans. Yogi's not trying to be mystical, but his seemingly simple phrases reveal the depth and wisdom of his mind. In this book, Yogi takes his experiences as one of baseball's all-time heroes and turns them into funny, appealing, and moving essays on the game of life. His philosophy is plainspoken and down-to-earth, hones through more than 50 years of reflecting on the game of baseball: "Keep trying. Stay humble, Trust your instincts. Most importantly, act. When you come to a fork in the road, take it." In his inimitable style, using apt examples from his personal trove of baseball stories, Yogi tells us what really matters in life; what it takes to win, how to learn from losses, how to remain true to yourself, and how to be happy even when life is throwing you nothing but knuckleballs.
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"I absolutely loved Berra's frank and honest approach in this book. I was taken back to a time when life didn't seem as complicated as it does now. I also enjoyed learning the the background stories to many of his well-known (and sometimes misquoted) quotes. "
— Britta (4 out of 5 stars)
When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It! Listener Reviews
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" Picked it up for a roadtrip, but Carl wasn't interested in it. It's only 2 CDs so I listened to it while undecorating. He enjoyed his years in professional baseball, but being close to family is what keeps him happy. "
— Kathy, 12/23/2013 -
" This is a very funny book, with plenty of wisdom to go with the laughs. I laughed hard enough to cry several times. "
— Mark, 12/8/2013 -
" Fun read for nay baseball fan "
— Rick, 11/29/2013 -
" Fun, easy read. Even more respect for Berra after this. What a stand up guy. "
— Angie, 4/25/2013 -
" Yogi Berra is just wonderful. This book is so funny and laugh out loud hilarious at times. "
— Rachel, 3/29/2013 -
" Enjoyable book of Yogi Berra's sayings "
— Gail, 10/31/2012 -
" Great common sense wisdom and laughter! I don't even like baseball and I like Yogi! "
— Sandy, 10/5/2012 -
" This book is about Yogi Berra who played professional baseball. The book had different quotes that he said in his life and he explained them by telling people his life stories. I liked this book because I like softball and I can relate to the things that Yogi says. "
— SCupp, 7/9/2012 -
" A should-read book on how to stay motivated as you manage your career. "
— Lori, 3/30/2012 -
" A combination of wisdom, humor and personal stories from one of the Yankee greats. "
— Linda, 2/19/2012 -
" I love Yogi Berra's sense of humor. "
— Kristy, 11/25/2011 -
" A hilarious book from one of the greatest characters in the history of baseball. "
— John, 10/8/2011 -
" good for a couple laughs "
— Robs, 9/7/2011 -
" I absolutely loved Berra's frank and honest approach in this book. I was taken back to a time when life didn't seem as complicated as it does now. I also enjoyed learning the the background stories to many of his well-known (and sometimes misquoted) quotes. "
— Britta, 8/28/2011 -
" Was a gift; don't recall it being better than ok. "
— Reid, 6/16/2011 -
" Good easy read of some thoughts about baseball, business and family from one of the icons of baseball. "
— Lonnie, 4/7/2011 -
" good for a couple laughs "
— Robs, 2/10/2011 -
" Picked it up for a roadtrip, but Carl wasn't interested in it. It's only 2 CDs so I listened to it while undecorating. He enjoyed his years in professional baseball, but being close to family is what keeps him happy. "
— Kathy, 1/14/2011 -
" Enjoyable book of Yogi Berra's sayings "
— Gail, 7/26/2009 -
" Fun read for nay baseball fan "
— Rick, 11/19/2008 -
" This book is about Yogi Berra who played professional baseball. The book had different quotes that he said in his life and he explained them by telling people his life stories. I liked this book because I like softball and I can relate to the things that Yogi says. "
— SCupp, 3/25/2008
About Yogi Berra
Yogi Berra is one of America’s most beloved sports personalities. On the field, his exploits with the New York Yankees made him a vital part of the most successful sports franchise ever. Off the field, his wit and humor have made him a unique and ubiquitous part of American culture.
About Dale Berra
Dale Berra, the son of Yogi Berra, is a former Major League Baseball infielder who played from 1977 to 1987 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Yankees, and the Houston Astros. He is one of the principles of LTD Enterprises, which maintains the brand and legacy of his Hall of Fame dad. Dale lives in New Jersey with his wife and their two daughters.