Summers at Shea

Overview

An acclaimed writer's insightful opinion on all things Mets

Culled from 50 years’ worth of columns from one of the country’s most popular sportswriters, this work stands as a remarkable collection of opinions that is guaranteed to delight Mets fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of the Mets in this unforgettable collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career as he interviews and comments on the team. From memories of inaugural franchise manager Casey Stengel and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver to reflections on ace Johan Santana and the superstar David Wright, this collection combines Berkow’s eye for detail with the comedy and drama revealed by the subjects themselves, bringing to life Mets’ personalities from the last half century.

Reviews

"Whether you’re looking to brush up on history, learn more about the true character of some of the players, searching for insight about the time period that surrounded the clubs, or are just looking to read about the New York Mets, Summers At Shea is a work that you won’t have to think twice about purchasing."—Around Citi, a NY Mets blog

"Turns out, we never did find out the story about Seaver and the overcoat. We were too busy reading the other columns in the book and forgot all about the title..."—Tom Hoffarth's LA Daily News blog "Farther Off the Wall"

Author Biography

Ira Berkow was a feature writer for the New York Times for more than 25 years. He won the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting and was a finalist for the Pulitzer for commentary. He is the author of numerous books, including The Corporal Was a Pitcher, Rockin’ Steady, and Summers in the Bronx, the bestsellers Maxwell Street: Survival in a Bazaar and Red: A Biography of Red Smith, as well as two memoirs, Full Swing and To the Hoop. He was the coauthor and editor of Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life, which was a primary source for the award-winning documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg. He lives in New York City.