Sometimes, a book comes along that hits the reader’s sweet spot – a book that you enjoy from beginning to end, and are a little sorry that it has ended. For me, at least, Gods at Play by Tom Callahan was such a book.

Mr. Callahan offers up memorable moments and great-athlete portraits as he looks back on a life of sportswriting.

You’re almost guaranteed to learn something new about many sports legends.

The stories range from telling long-held secrets to Callahan’s recollections of time spent with these athletes. Some are quite touching.

A heavily credentialed and well-traveled sportswriter spins yarns about the old ballgames.

Sportswriter Callahan recalls the most memorable moments from his career with grace and humanity in this resonant memoir.