Story of the Negro Leagues

Some say baseball is America’s greatest pastime. Most would agree with that if not after reading this book they will. Patricia C. McKissack’s Black Diamond is very useful, up-to-date, its style is very clear and understandable. The author of Black Diamond was mostly Patricia C. McKissack, it was partially written by her son Frederick McKissack. McKissack is an award-winning author who has a passion for baseball as a whole. Patricia has written many …

…follow. Patricia C. McKissack’s Black Diamond is a very useful, up-to-date, and the style is very logical and understandable. I would recommend this book not only to baseball lovers but to anyone interested in Black Culture or just for something fun to read. “The history of the Negro Leagues is a patchwork of human drama and comedy, filled with legendary heroes, infamous owners, triple-headers, low pay, and long bus rides home-not unlike the majors.”