"What a great little book about an American hero for our times. I shouldn't say little--it is a solid and substantial read, full of quotes from a man with an intelligence and an ability to express himself for which he was never given full credit. There are things here that the Babe said, letters here that he wrote, period photos, and reflections from those who knew him best--that present us with more of a man then perhaps we ever knew. Out of the Mouth of Babe gives us a hero, not only of unmatched athletic prowess, but full of empathy and concern for boys like him who grew up poor, unnoticed and with little chance to rise to great heights. We need American heroes, now more than ever, and this book gives us one. A great gift this book is, to anyone whoever played or loved America's first favorite pastime.".