The AllAmerican, Susie Finkbeiner
The AllAmerican, Susie Finkbeiner
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The All-American

Author: Susie Finkbeiner

Narrator: Andrea Emmes, Sandy Rustin

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/11/2023


Synopsis

It is 1952, and nearly all the girls Bertha Harding knows dream of getting married, keeping house, and raising children. Bertha dreams of baseball. She reads every story in the sports section, she plays ball with the neighborhood boys—she even writes letters to the pitcher for the Workington Sweet Peas,
part of the AllAmerican Girls Professional Baseball League.

When Bertha’s father is accused of being part of the Communist Party by the House Un-American Activities Committee, life comes crashing down. But dreams are hard to kill, and when Bertha gets a chance to try out for the Workington Sweet Peas, she packs her bags for an adventure she’ll never forget.

Join award-winning author Susie Finkbeiner for a summer of chasing down your dreams and discovering the place you truly belong.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katie

The All-American stopped me in my tracks. The voices of the two sisters were pitch perfect and hooked me right away so that I couldn't put this story down. I loved the era, the lessons, the baseball...everything! This is Susie Finkbeiner's best one yet. If you enjoy fiction that makes you think and......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie

1952. Bertha Harding is a 16-year old girl living in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan with her parents and her sister Florence (Flossie). Her married brother visits often. Bertha’s dreams do not align with most other girls her age. She dreams of baseball and of playing for the Workington Sweet Peas,......more

Goodreads review by Melony

This is in my top 5 reads for this year! Oh my goodness, if this gem isn't on your TBR pile (To be Read Pile) then you'll want to add it STAT. What a delight. Although this is Bertha's story, I rapidly fell head over heels in love with Florance, her younger sister. Or Flossie, as I call her. Goodness......more