Fascinating ... He’s careful not to call his book a definitive or chronological history, but rather, as the book’s subtitle suggests, 'a history.' There are no game-by-game breakdowns or lengthy profiles of famous players. Instead, Kepner intentionally divides the book into seven sections, each focused on a narrow theme, to examine the Series in a novel way ... Myth-shattering ... The Grandest Stage is not exactly a book for baseball neophytes, but it is a quirky and engrossing celebration of the Series. Throughout, Kepner’s love of the game is infectious. His passion and experience as a sports columnist come together to make each story lively and compelling.
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