The Golden Moment

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Softcover
$17.35
Softcover
$17.35

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 1/16/2006

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 200
ISBN : 9781412059398

About the Book

At eighteen, Jeff Williams was confused and disappointed. Confused about where his life would lead and disappointed that his dream of being a professional baseball player seemed shattered. He did not understand what everyone who knew him did, and that is that he would accomplish all he dreamed and more, but with it came suffering and loss that caused tears on two continents

From the playgrounds of Virginia to the Majesty of the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York. From the lights of the Champs Elyses to the grandeur of Montjuic in Barcelona. From the baseball diamonds of Florida to the pinnacle of the game and beyond, follow the heartwarming and gut-wrenching story of a young man who captured the imagination of the World and found his Golden Moment.




About the Author

Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Montreal, Benjie Meleras is a first time author. In the Golden Moment, he integrates his personal experience playing baseball in Europe and working in professional baseball for over seven years to create the fictional story of Jeff Williams, a young man who follows his dream, inspires all, and must overcome inner demons and heartbreak on his way to his Golden Moment.

Using real people and real places, Meleras is able to bring the reader behind the scenes and into the world of Baseball. He is at ease describing a walk through the streets of Paris or a ballgame at Skydome. He truly guides us through a magical journey of sports, love, loss and dreams.

Meleras currently resides in Montreal with his wife Trish and children Abigail 6, and Alexander 4.