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Former baseball slugger Darryl Strawberry, whose achievements as a player were often overshadowed by his struggles off the field, recounts the highs, the lows, and the lessons of hope and survival he learned along the way. Strawberry recalls how he skyrocketed from a working-class neighborhood in Los Angeles to instant stardom with the New York Mets, where he would be named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1983 and win the World Series in 1986. Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, however, Strawberry faced many personal challenges, including drug use, tax evasion, solicitation, and allegations of domestic violence. His major league career was interrupted by suspensions, visits to rehab, and treatment for colon cancer. But in 2006, Strawberry’s life changed course dramatically. With his wife, Tracy, he devoted himself to his church and to his work with children and adults affected by autism and other developmental disorders. For the first time, in his own words, Strawberry delivers his inspirational narrative—the extraordinary story of his life.

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If you're looking for an interesting book about a chaotically interesting life, Straw makes for good reading. --St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Darryl Strawberry hit more than 300 homers and shared in four championships, but he will be remembered as much for what he didn t accomplish as for all of the things he accomplished. In STRAW, he tells you why. --Buster Olney, Author of THE LAST NIGHT OF THE YANKEE DYNASTY

Darryl has written a profound book on the meaning of celebrity, sports and manhood. Reading his story, you follow an incredibly talented ballplayer who fell prey to his demons off the field. This is a riveting and memorable account of one man's pursuit of a meaningful life. -- David Cone

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Darryl Strawberry was born in Crenshaw, California. An eight-time All-Star, a four-time World Series Champion, and a National League Rookie of the Year, he played for the Mets, Dodgers, Giants, and Yankees during his headlining career. In 2008, Strawberry began serving as a special ambassador for the Mets. He is the father of five and lives in Missouri with his wife, Tracy.

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