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Coming this spring... Wait! It's out now and getting great reviews. It's my deep dive into Babe Ruth's many interests: music, boxing, golf, football, acting, among other things. Ruth's off-the-field antics will dazzle you as much as his on-the-field prowess. Formats: case lam hardcover, perfect bound paperback, and audiobook. Grab a copy from your local bookseller, or order a copy by clicking on any of these online booksellers.

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Book Awards

Bronze Award, Young Adult Nonfiction, Reader Views Book Awards
Finalist, Young Adult Nonfiction, New York City "Big Book" Awards 
Finalist, Sports Books, New York City "Big Book" Awards




 
Reviews

In W. Nikola-Lisa's latest book, The Things He Could Have Been: Stories of Babe Ruth, the Yankee slugger is revealed as a kind-hearted individual who never forgot his roots even after becoming famous. Ruth touched the lives of others both through his generosity and bonding with fans. These tantalizing glimpses of a sports hero's life, whose passion for baseball not only revolutionized the game but also helped pull America out of the gloom of the Great Depression, is a must-have for school and public library shelves. —The Prairies Book Review (11/2/2023) 

In The Things He Could Have Been: Stories of Babe Ruth, W. Nikola-Lisa has created an entirely unique, entirely engaging, and extraordinarily well-done book.... I have never encountered a read quite like this, from the pictures to the perspective. Babe Ruth hasn't been looked at from all these angles in such a quick, fun, and enjoyable way. The Things He Could Have Been sparks great conversation surrounding the baseball player we all know. —Reader Views Kids (11/12/2023)

Punchy, quick, and light-hearted, The Things He Could Have Been: Stories of Babe Ruth is suited for readers of all ages. With a voice that captures Babe Ruth’s passion and soul, The Things He Could Have Been showcases Babe Ruth’s accomplishments beyond baseball. Baseball lovers, history buffs, and biography enthusiasts will indulge in the entertaining look at Babe Ruth’s life and legacy. —The Book Review Directory (12/29/2023)

W. Nikola-Lisa takes readers on a spirited journey beyond the diamond to uncover the untold tales of American baseball icon Babe Ruth in The Things He Could Have Been. This young adult sports biography is not your average baseball saga; it's a delightful exploration of the off-the-field escapades that shaped the larger-than-life personality of "The Great Bambino." What a fresh perspective we get here. It's a testament to W. Nikola-Lisa's meticulous (and engaging) research and storytelling that we get to see the human behind the legend. —Independent Book Review (01/18/2024)






 
Sample Audiobook Files

 
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Sample Interior Pages

 
 
 



 
Book Specs

Title: The Things He Could Have Been
Subtitle: Stories of Babe Ruth
Author: W. Nikola-Lisa
Illustrator: Curated Photostock Images
Design Consultant: Six Penny Graphics
Publisher: Gyroscope Books, Chicago
Publication Year: 2023
Release Date: 9/15/2023
Publisher's Cataloging-in-Publication Data: 
   Prepared by Cassidy Cataloging Services
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction 
Subjects: Baseball, Sports, History
Audience: 12 years and up
Page Count: 92
Formats and ISBNs
   Hardcover: 979-89860117372, $19.95
   Paperback: 979-89860117310 , $14.99
   Audio Book: 979-89860117334, $9.95
Wholesaler: Ingram Content Group
Online Retailer: IndieBound, Barnes & Noble, Amazon




 
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