Shoeless Joe
Shoeless Joe by W. P. Kinsella, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2013, is a novel that explores the intersection of baseball and the power of dreams. The story follows Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who hears a mysterious voice urging him to build a baseball stadium in his cornfield. This act draws the spirit of Shoeless Joe Jackson, a legendary baseball player and Ray’s hero, into his life, intertwining themes of nostalgia and aspiration.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the significance of baseball as more than just a sport, reflecting on love and the transformative nature of dreams. The book captures the essence of small-town life while engaging with elements of crime and thrillers, making it a multifaceted read. With 244 pages, this edition presents a unique perspective that inspired the beloved film Field of Dreams, inviting readers to reflect on their own dreams and connections to the past.
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The book that inspired the movie Field of Dreams.
The voice of a baseball announcer tells the Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella: “If you build it, he will come.”
“He” is Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ray’s hero.
“It” is a baseball stadium which Ray carves out of his cornfield.
Like the movie FIELD OF DREAMS that was made from this novel, SHOELESS JOE is about baseball. But it’s also about love and the power of dreams to make people come alive….
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