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Wait Till Next Year

Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Wait Till Next Year

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1998

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Doris Kearns Goodwin

Wait Till Next Year

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Long Island, New York • 1950s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Wait Till Next Year is a memoir by Doris Kearns Goodwin that explores the author's coming-of-age in 1950s suburban New York. It highlights the impact of baseball and family life during the post-war era, illustrating how the sport becomes a source of bonding and a reflection of societal changes during a transformative period in American history.

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Melancholic

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

12,862 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin is lauded for its nostalgic and vivid portrayal of post-war America through the lens of baseball and family. Readers appreciate the personal narrative interwoven with historical context. However, some critique its focus as potentially limiting for those less interested in baseball. Overall, it's a heartfelt memoir blending history and personal reflection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Wait Till Next Year?

A reader who enjoys Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin likely appreciates personal memoirs that intertwine social history with nostalgic storytelling. Fans of The Boys of Summer by Roger Kahn or Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt may find this book engaging due to its rich blend of personal and historical narrative.

4.3

12,862 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Long Island, New York • 1950s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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