A fascinating and revealing account of the 1941 baseball season during world unrest. Intended for upper middle grade and beyond, this one is for you if either of these are true: baseball is a passion and/or the time period centered around the U.S. entering WWII is of interest. As an adult, I loved it!

Back in 1941 citizens had to find something to get their mind off of world events. Baseball was the perfect prescription. A season where the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees met in the World series. That meant a battle to be the best from superstars Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio as each shattered both the ball and the record books.

The Negro League is also included. Black players were not allowed to play in the “white” League and even women later established their own league as pro players were being drafted for the war.

The photos of that time period are included throughout and support the exciting descriptions of the players and game. The last chapters give readers a look at 1945 and what the future looked like for the country and baseball. along with how the sport help heal the relationship between Japan and the U.S.

The authors have hit a grand slam with Baseball’s Shining Season. A great gift for the fan in your home.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: April 7, 2026 PAGES: 192

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