Papi’s Book

Guys, here’s an excerpt of an e-mail I got about David Ortiz’s memoir, BIG PAPI! It’s hitting stores nationwide today, and I definitely plan to pick up a copy. If you’re interested in more information about the book, book signings and appearances by Ortiz, just click “read more…”
To review/order the book, please click the following sentence, which will take you to Amazon.com. Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits
The book description reads as such:
Raised in the Dominican Republic, signed by the Seattle Mariners, and released by the Minnesota Twins, David Ortiz landed in baseball-crazy Boston, of all places. Generally regarded as an underachiever to that point in his career, Ortiz blossomed into one of the most feared and adored sluggers in baseball while altering the course of the game’s history, helping Boston win its first World Series in eighty-six years and thereby breaking the infamous “Curse of the Bambino.”
Along the way, Ortiz established his place as a truly Ruthian figure in the annals of our national pastime: an imposing figure in the batter’s box, yet an endearing man to the young, particularly in his native Dominican Republic, where he has focused his charitable efforts on improving the health of children. The son of two caring parents, and a loving father of three, Ortiz is a hero to many.
Now, in his memoir, the man affectionately known as “Big Papi” recounts his life from growing up in an impoverished area of the Dominican Republic (where baseball is king) to his ascension in Boston (where he became one). Ortiz discusses, in detail, his historic and record-setting performances as a member of the Red Sox, his exploding popularity, the challenges of playing in Boston, and life in the Red Sox clubhouse.
BIG PAPI is a unique memoir by a charismatic man who appeals to young and old, on the baseball field or off.
The description of the book by the publishers: Written with the Boston Herald’s Tony Massarotti, Papi finally writes about his travels in baseball and where it has all led to (and his gratitude that the Sox came along when they did to help him revive his career). And unlike other players in any given sport who write quickie books right after winning a championship, Papi felt that now the time was right to tell his story.
Look for Papi and the book in Boston Magazine, Boston Common Magazine, the Boston Herald, the Boston Globe, GQ, SI, Time (likely 10 Questions section at front of magazine)…look for these on newsstands now (some already out) as well as in the next few days and weeks.
David’s signing events are as follows:
Friday April 20, 2007
Noon-2pm
Barnes & Noble
800 Boylston St (Pru Center)
Boston MA
Monday April 23, 2007
Noon-2pm
Borders
255 Grossman St
Braintree MA
Monday April 30, 2007
Noon-2pm
Barnes & Noble
555 5th Ave (at W 46th St)
NYC
Monday June 11, 2007
Time to be determined
BJ’s
location to be determined (either Framingham MA or Auburn MA)
Starting April 17 and over the next several days and weeks thereafter David will be making appearances on TV and radio including:
4/17
Dan Patrick Show/ESPN Radio
ESPN
ESPN Desportes
4/18
Mike & Mike/ESPN
Matty in the Morning/WXKS Radio (Boston)
WEEI-AM The Big Show (Boston)
Best Damned Sports Show/Fox Sports Net
4/20
NESN (interview at the Barnes & Noble book signing)
Over the weekend of 4/20-22 most likely further NESN coverage as well as Fox Sports, ESPN repeat coverage, the Boston print media
4/30
Fox & Friends, Fox News Channel
Mike & The Mad Dog, WFAN-AM
Cold Pizza/ESPN 2
Other possibilities (pending scheduling) include: Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Regis & Kelly, Rachel Ray, On Point/WBUR, Jimmy Kimmel
Also, on 4/17, co-author Tony Massarotti (who is also doing several book signings in the Boston area) will be on WFXT-TV’s morning show and on 4/18 WEEI-AM The Big Show, among many other appearances.