Hawk: An Inspiring Story of Success at the Game of Life and Baseball

by Andre Dawson, Tom Bird, Ernie Banks (Foreward)

Hawk takes you down to the dugout, puts you on the field for pitching duels, the hitting strategy, and the final, career-ending injury.
Yet behind this ferocious competitor, his teammates knew another Andre Dawson. Hawk tells the never-before-told stories from Andre's past, like the struggles with racism, the famous "blank check" he signed to go to Chicago, how he helped fellow All Star Tim Raines get off drugs, and many more close-ups. On the diamond and off, his is a love reflected in action. A love for God first taught by his grandmother, and a love for the game.

Genres: Sports, Baseball, Nonfiction

207 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Wassenario · Rating 4 out of 5]

1 star bump if you loved Andre Dawson as a kid an may have named a child after him! Nostalgic read for me

[Chris Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked this book very much. Would have liked a little more depth on the Expos years (79-81 especially) but it was what it was.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is definitely interesting due to its behind the scenes look at the transformation in baseball with free agency and rising salaries. Dawson’s story is interesting, and he is vulnerable in his presentation of his story. At times the theological perspective comes across as “health and wealth,” which is not particularly relevant.

[Stephen McNett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book was pretty cool giving the insights to the life of one of baseballs best ever. Then ending was a little anticlimactic and abrupt. As a baseball fan we know that the ‘94 season ended in a strike. Did that play into the factor of his retirement? When exactly did he retire?
I love how he incorporated his faith in nearly every chapter.

[Larry Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly inspiring book