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In a League of Her Own: A Novel BY Kaia Alderson
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From the author of Sisters in Arms comes the remarkable, untold story of Effa Manley, the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of baseball.
1930s, New York City
Effa Manley’s life takes an unexpected turn when her husband buys a Negro Leagues baseball team and makes her the business manager. Overnight, Effa transitions from a civil rights champion in Harlem to a pioneering figure in a male-dominated sport. The transition is anything but smooth. Faced with entrenched sexism, backroom deals, and the flirtatious antics of superstar Satchel Paige, Effa must navigate a world that is unwelcoming and determined to see her fail.
Despite these challenges, Effa transforms the Newark Eagles into the Negro Leagues Champions of 1946, proving her capability and determination. Yet, her triumph is overshadowed by the looming threat of Major League Baseball, which seems intent on dismantling the success she has worked so hard to achieve.
Based on the extraordinary life of Effa Manley, this captivating narrative reveals the struggles and triumphs of a woman who defied the odds and carved out a place for herself in a world stacked against her. The Game Changer is an inspiring story of resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of a dream that reshaped the landscape of baseball.
1930s, New York City
Effa Manley’s life takes an unexpected turn when her husband buys a Negro Leagues baseball team and makes her the business manager. Overnight, Effa transitions from a civil rights champion in Harlem to a pioneering figure in a male-dominated sport. The transition is anything but smooth. Faced with entrenched sexism, backroom deals, and the flirtatious antics of superstar Satchel Paige, Effa must navigate a world that is unwelcoming and determined to see her fail.
Despite these challenges, Effa transforms the Newark Eagles into the Negro Leagues Champions of 1946, proving her capability and determination. Yet, her triumph is overshadowed by the looming threat of Major League Baseball, which seems intent on dismantling the success she has worked so hard to achieve.
Based on the extraordinary life of Effa Manley, this captivating narrative reveals the struggles and triumphs of a woman who defied the odds and carved out a place for herself in a world stacked against her. The Game Changer is an inspiring story of resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of a dream that reshaped the landscape of baseball.
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