Throwing Strikes Book Report

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¨World series all coming down to this single pitch, for all that hard work put in could finally pay off, possible world series MVP? You'll find out after you read Throwing Strikes. In ¨ Throwing Strikes¨ by R.A Dickey, the book includes 296 pages, a 1st person story, and also has a genre of nonfiction,sports, and biography. While reading this book, you won't be able to stop flipping pages. The story is worth all the time in the world and this book will keep you on the edge of your seat from the beginning of the book all the way to the end. If you want to read a true story about R.A´s interesting life, your best decision is ¨Throwing Strikes¨ with all of it's excitement, sadness, and intensity it will keep you entertained.
R.A Dickey or Robert,

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