Full of rich, detailed reporting ... One doesn't have to be a Yankees fan to enjoy this book, but a fan of baseball and good writing.” —John Feinstein, author of A Season on the Brink
“In rich detail, Joel Sherman examines the architecture of a modern dynasty: the art, the science, and yes, sometimes the amazing luck. The '96 Yankees, rife with characters and comebacks, provide fertile ground for Sherman's sharp reportorial skills.” —Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
“Sherman's fly-on-the-wall familiarity with his subject results in countless revelations, many of which will surprise even hard-core Yankees fans.” —Chad Finn, Boston Globe
“A superb account of the making of a champion, with inside info about Joe Torre, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, and many behind-the-scenes players. It's the type of info you don't see in most baseball books.” —Jon Heyman, Newsday.com
A few Yankee loyalists might quibble that the title should be Rebirth of a Dynasty, but nobody will dispute that Joe Sherman captures the excitement and prowess of the 1996 Bronx Bomber triumph. As every faithful New York fan knows, their World Series victory that year began a skein of four world championships in five seasons. And who better to tell the story of Joe Torre, Derek Jeter, and Mariano Rivera than Sherman, a locker-room mainstay and veteran New York Post sports columnist? Expert insights; plenty of interviews: A winning combination.
