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Book SynopsisA former minor leaguer gets one last chance at pro ball in the unlikeliest of places, Israel.
Trade Review"Mr. Pribble makes his adventure into a fascinating tale, full of both difficulties and thrills. Pitching in the Promised Land makes good reading."-Dorothy Seymour Mills, NY Journal of Books -- Dorothy Seymour Mills NY Journal of Books "[Pitching in the Promised Land] takes us on an interesting and enjoyable jaunt through a unique moment in Israeli and baseball history."-Donald H. Harrison, San Diego Jewish World -- Donald H. Harrison San Diego Jewish World "Aaron Pribble, a former professional baseball player turned schoolteacher, who starred for the Tel Aviv Lightning in the Israel Baseball League's only season, provides readers with a front row seat and his own unvarnished take on the upstart league."-Jonathan Papernick, Jewish Daily Forward -- Jonathan Papernick Jewish Daily Forward "This is, of course, much more than a baseball story. Pribble relates his romantic involvement, developing bonds of comradeship, and his efforts to consider his own Jewish identity within an Israeli society still striving to resolve its own contradictions. Pribble consistently hits the right notes, conveying his experiences with humor, irony, and a sense of novelty."-Jay Freeman, Booklist -- Jay Freeman Booklist "Pribble tells his story with wit, a little self-deprecating humor, and an eye for detail... It's hard to imagine a better introduction to a far-off land and its age-old conflicts."-James Bailey, Baseball America -- James Bailey Baseball America "With a writing style that is approachable, warm, effective, and engrossing, Pitching in the Promised Land will likely appeal to both Jewish seamheads and casual fans."-Joshua Platt, Jewish Book World -- Joshua Platt Jewish Book World "[Pribble's] is a story of coming of age spiritually and athletically in one short season in the throes of romance, Middle Eastern politics, and the dreams of America's pastime far from home."-Shofar Shofar
Table of ContentsFirst Half
1. Five
2. Kfar Hayarok
3. Tel Aviv Lightning
4. Opening Day
5. Safety First
6. Call from the Pen
7. Al Quds
8. Nokona Wreckin Crew
9. Arm Trouble
10. Fun and Games
11.
Huelga! Huelga!12. The Mighty Black Sox
13. Shabbat Shalom
14. Sabras
15. Sportek
16.
Para Bailar La Bomba17. The Love Doctor
18. Rainout in the Desert
19. Blooming the Desert
20. Bus Ride
21. Three Fields of Wheat
22. Losing Sucks
All-Star Break23. Flirting with Ramallah
24. All-Star Game
Second Half25. Progress Report; or, Every Five Days
26. Fourth Time's a Charm
27. The Clara Fashion Bar
28. The Road to Peace
29. Home Run Derby
30.
Tikkun Olam31. The Rookie
32. Clinched
33. A Day in Palestine
34. Playoffs
35. All Good Things
36. The Schnitzel Awards
37. Sportsmanship and Character
38.
YallaEpilogue
Acknowledgments
