Frank Nappi
Frank Nappi, the author of "The Legend of Mickey Tussler," has taught high school English and Creative Writing for twenty years. His first novel, "Echoes From the Infantry," received national attention, including the Military Writer's Silver Medal for Outstanding Fiction for 2006. Frank lives on Long Island with his wife Julia and thier two sons, Nicholas and Anthony. He is currently working as a consultant with Eye in the Sky Entertainment on a screenplay for "Mickey Tussler" and on his next novel as well. |
The Legend of Mickey Tussler
Synopsis: An utterly heartbreaking and moving baseball novel that is being
celebrated as "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" meets "The Natural."
But can
Mickey survive? Tormented by the memories of an abusive father and
heckled by fans and teammates alike, the odds are stacked against him. But
his inimitable talent -- one of the most gifted arms in the history of
baseball - just might give him a chance. Can he survive a real life
dream? Or are the harsh realities of life too much for him? This is the
powerful underdog story of how a young man with an extraordinary gift
comes of age in a harsh and competitive world that may not be ready for
him.
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