The Flannel Past
The Flannel Past by Matt Dahlgren is a work of fiction published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on April 22, 2015. This 224-page book is written in English and follows the journey of fifteen-year-old David Danly as he visits his estranged grandfather, Jim, in Cooperstown, New York. The story unfolds during the summer of 2012, revealing Jim’s life in the town after the tragic loss of his wife and son, and explores the unique bond that develops between David and Jim.
Readers will find that The Flannel Past delves into themes of redemption and familial connection. As David reconnects with his grandfather, he discovers an extraordinary ability that allows him to transcend time and engage with the lives of baseball legends. This narrative not only addresses the personal struggles of both characters but also poses intriguing questions about legacy and the passage of time. Through their relationship, the book examines the complexities of understanding one’s past and the impact of shared experiences.
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In the summer of 2012, fifteen- year-old David Danly visits his estranged grandfather, Jim in Cooperstown, New York. The little town has been Jim’s refuge for sixteen years following the devastating deaths of his wife and only son. Through the reunion of grandfather and grandson, David discovers a unique ability to experience time beyond the barriers of human reason that takes him back into the lives of baseball’s immortals, and to an answer his grandfather has been searching for most of his life. The Flannel Past is a story of redemption, and how a relationship forms between a boy who never knew his father, and his grandfather who knows he’s running out of time. Have you ever wondered if there really was a baseball God? The Flannel Past will leave you wondering no more.
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