Living on the Black

"An absorbing read. Feinstein takes a pair of opinionated veterans and picks their brains all season about the art of pitching, also relying on the thoughts of teammates, coaches, managers and families to present well-rounded, intimate portraits....What makes the book so engaging is that each pitcher faced adversity during the season, creating unexpected drama that helped give an edge to Feinstein's narrative....Another excellent story, told by one of sports' best storytellers." —Bob D'Angelo, Tampa Tribune

PRAISE FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE SPORTSWRITER:

"Feinstein is the most successful sportswriter in America....He has the girt of re-creating events known to us all while infusing them with excitement, even suspense."—Jay Nordlinger, Wall Street Journal

"As always, Feinstein guides readers into a world with which fans have only surface familiarity, revealing in the process multiple substrata of nuance and meaning. Baseball fans who read this wonderful book will come away with a deeper understanding of the game in addition to having encountered a pair of fascinating men who just happen to play a game for a living."—Booklist (starred review)

PRAISE FOR LIVINGON THE BLACK:

"Feinstein achieves a double play fans should savor for its scrupulous look at what life is like for the 21st-century major leaguer."—Erik Spanberg, Christian Science Monitor

"When Feinstein gets [Glavine and Mussina] talking about the art of pitching, the book comes alive."—David Hinckley, New York Daily News

"One of the best sportswriters alive."—Larry King, USA Today