PLAYING WITH THE ENEMY: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams

Book signing at Books A Million, (11 Dupont Circle, NW) 6:30 p.m., 9.23.06 

 PHOENIX—“…This is the best book I have read in the last decade. It is a great story that is told with sensitivity and well constructed prose. Moore has captured the spirit and the heart of his father’s story through the use of insightful dialogue that gives real understanding to the life experiences and to the people in the story. The book is alive with emotions. It grabs your heart and will not let go of it …” William H. McDonald, President, Military Writers Society of America (MWSA).

            PLAYING WITH THE ENEMY (PWTE) is a poignant look at the life of Moore’s father, Gene, a 15-year old baseball phenomenon, headed for stardom when he was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Gene’s destiny was interrupted by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. PLAYING WITH THE ENEMY will be released by Savas Beatie Publishing, LLC, September 15th. The National Book Tour, sponsored by Southwest Airlines, arrives in the Baltimore/ Washington D.C. area Friday, September 22.  Gary Moore will give a lecture and do a book signing Saturday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Books-A-Million, (11 Dupont Circle N.W.), Washington, DC 20036.  Call 202-319-1374 to reserve a signed First Edition.  Hear Gary talk about his father's baseball career during WWII and show your love for America's favorite pastime! PLAYING WITH THE ENEMY received the MWSA Award for Best Non-Fiction Book of 2006.  For additional information visit: www.playingwiththeenemy.com or contact Moore’s publicist, 602 404 8018 Carole@b-pr.com . 

“Playing With The Enemy is a moving and heart wrenching biography that is both inspiring as well as entertaining. The book is about author Gary Moore’s father; his experiences in WWII, baseball and his life. It combines powerful aspects of human nature and finding meaning to life itself,” McDonald continued.  To read the entire review visit: http://www.militarywriters.com/review-Playing%20with%20the%20Enemy.htm

“Moore’s saga is a heartwarming story of a baseball tragedy turned real-life triumph,” Marilee McInnis, Southwest Airlines, stated. Southwest Airlines was so impressed with PLAYING WITH THE ENEMY that they agreed to sponsor Moore’s book tour.

·         “Gary Moore’s touching book about his father’s baseball career, serves as a reminder that life is all about second chances and people inspiring each other to chase their dreams. . . . I loved Playing with the Enemy. You will, too.” --Baseball legend Jim Morris, former pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

·         "A baseball passion play…A small town American dream…rescued by a woman working through heartache herself."—Bob McNamara  Veteran CBS News Correspondent

·         “A superlative book. . . . Gary Moore’s epic story about his father reminds one of the importance of dreams and self-sacrifice.” — Steve Canter, Baseball Agent

·         “When we consider the amazing achievement of what has come to be known as "the Greatest Generation," it's easy to forget that they were individual flesh and blood human beings, young people whose dreams were interrupted by the need to save the world. ‘Playing with the Enemy’ is the compelling story of one such young American, an astoundingly gifted athlete who found himself fighting a war when he would have preferred to have been battling opposing players on the baseball diamond. Amusing at times, sad at others, but always heartwarming, it is a uniquely American and personal story of one man, one of many who sacrificed so much for our freedom.”—Teri O’Brien, WLS 890 AM - Chicago

·         “Playing with the Enemy is a story of the American Dream—the power, the pain, the sacrifice, the triumph, and most of all, the heart. It’s about making peace with your enemies and, in Gene Moore’s case, the story of a man learning to make peace with himself. A great read.” — James Riordan, author of The New York Times bestseller Break on Through: The Life & Death of Jim Morrison

            Gary Moore’s freshman book tour will include co-op events with Southwest Airlines, Major League Baseball, benefits for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and other events still pending.

Jammed with memorable characters from an extraordinary time in our country’s history, PLAYING WITH THE ENEMY: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams is a story that will be read and reread for generations to come.