The BASEBALL 100 is a book by Joe Posnanski, my brother's favorite baseball writer. Brother Jack gifted me the book last Christmas. I just finished it and will say this: The Baseball 100 might have to move into my top five books' list. Of all time! Because it checks all the boxes of what makes a book … Continue reading The BASEBALL 100: a review
Category: America
The Fourth of July, 2024
The Fourth of July, 2024, was nothing short of Shell Shock. Oh my, my was I surprised. Nothing but banging the drum. Let me tell you: The Road Trip up to Wyoming began the weekend. That was a last minute surprise. My niece had called in route. Said she could pick me up if I … Continue reading The Fourth of July, 2024
One Great Timeless Novel
Sometimes A Great Notion (1963) Ken Kesey. I’ve read it 6 times. The same paperback. One of the best ever character studies ever written. As true today as when it was written. Here's a review I wrote for my Goodreads bookshelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8014925 My opening: This is the sixth time I’ve read this novel. The … Continue reading One Great Timeless Novel
Greatest Home Run Hitter Ever
is a great debate. It's between four New York Yankees: Babe Ruth in 1927: 60 Home runs; 164 Runs batted in; .356 Batting average; 158 runs scored. Mickey Mantle in 1956: 52 Home runs: 132 runs batted in; .352 Batting average; 132 Runs scored. Roger Maris in 1961: 61 Home runs; 142 Runs batted in; … Continue reading Greatest Home Run Hitter Ever
Book Tour: Season 1, episode 1
This is the place for debate. (civil) And but so, it's time to get serious about the 2024 election. And of course, there's no better way than to understand what happened and why in the 2016 election. Yes? Update to my video. I've no longer the website markjabbour.com. Because, well, it was a matter of … Continue reading Book Tour: Season 1, episode 1
Election 2016
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact: Marketing Services Tel: 888-795-4274 Fax: 812-355-4079 Email: MarketingServices(at)xlibris(dot)com (When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.) Book gives analysis and accounting of unprecedented events from a unique perspective. Mark Jabbour announces the release of ‘Election 2016: The Great Divide, the Great Debate’ … Continue reading Election 2016