JIM REISLER is the author of eight baseball books, most notably Babe Ruth: Launching the Legend, praised by The New York Times Sunday Book Review. Reisler has written for Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, New York Daily News, and Newsweek. Jim is a frequent guest on sports radio shows, including Bob Costas's national satellite show and National Public Radio's Morning Edition.
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"[T]he little-known story of the 1896 Olympics, the first in 1,500 years.... Reisler weaves a handful of narrative threads.... writes well about the oddities.... [and] skillfully records the cries and struggles attending a nearly miraculous rebirth." -Kirkus Reviews"This fun and accessible read is recommended to all coming Olympics watchers interested in putting today's games in historical perspective. The photographs, appendix of award winners, and notes will add to the reader's experience." -Library Journal