One Tough Out

By: Rod Carew, Jaime Aron

Narrated by: Ron Butler

For 19 seasons, Rod Carew was a maestro in the batter's box. Uncoiling from his crouched stance, he seemed to guide the ball wherever he wanted on the way to a whopping seven batting titles and a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. If only everything in life had been as easy as he made hitting look.

In One Tough Out: Fighting Off Life's Curveballs, Carew reflects on the highlights, anecdotes, and friendships from his outstanding career, describing the abuse, poverty, and racism he overcame to even reach the majors. In conversational, confessional prose, he takes listeners through the challenges he's conquered in the second half of his life, from burying his youngest daughter to surviving several near-fatal bouts with heart disease. He also details the remarkable reason he's alive today: the heart transplant he received from Konrad Reuland, a 29-year-old NFL player he'd met years before. Carew explains how that astonishing connection was revealed and the unique bond he and his wife, Rhonda, have since forged with his donor's family. An important thread running through this mosaic of Carew's life is his faith. He illustrates how his mother instilled those beliefs during their darkest days and how conversations with God helped him fight off every curveball life has thrown his way.

©2020 Rod Carew and Jaime Aron (P)2020 Recorded Books

Keep faith and never give up

As a Huge Rod Carew fan, it was exciting to hear more of his life story. To see that even our heros are human and flawed just like us.

Amazing stories from an amazing life

I grew up watching and hearing about Rod Carew the baseball player. I remember going to Moses 5 & 10 with my allowance hoping I'd find one of his baseball cards in the pack. Little did I know about the rest of his life. From growing up in the Panama area to losing his daughter to the merging of families, One Tough Out shares how human one of my childhood heroes actually is.

This book will make you appreciate Rod Carew's amazing life. You'll be glad you added it to your library.

Carew the Greatest

l loved the insight into Rod's life, amazing great person. Rod is changing people's lives for the better everyday, thanks Rod and Rhonda.