Tuesday, November 09, 2004
A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson by Michelle Y. Green
Darn! I can't believe I didn't check to see if this book was out in paperback before I bought two copies! Live and learn. A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson is a biography written in the first voice by a 2nd person, Michelle Green. It's an unusual process but it works well in this book.
Mamie Johnson was one of three women who played in the Negro Leagues. The All American League (thinkA League of our own) wasn't interested in Negro women. Mamie was a tough pitcher who learned her curveball from Satchel Paige.
A great story but there was a missing section of Mamie's life between her playing in the PAL league in New Jersey and having finished high school and living back with her mother in DC. I understand that some things must be cut for space considerations but I would have liked to see that part of her life.
Mamie Johnson was one of three women who played in the Negro Leagues. The All American League (thinkA League of our own) wasn't interested in Negro women. Mamie was a tough pitcher who learned her curveball from Satchel Paige.
A great story but there was a missing section of Mamie's life between her playing in the PAL league in New Jersey and having finished high school and living back with her mother in DC. I understand that some things must be cut for space considerations but I would have liked to see that part of her life.
# posted by JJ @ 8:22 PM 
