All Roads Lead to October: Boss Steinbrenner's 25-Year Reign Over the New York Yankees

I enjoy reading baseball books that contain stories and anecdotes that don't usually appear in the papers. Allen has amassed a wealth of these stories, and as a baseball fan who is not privy to the "inside story," I found the book extremely interesting and fascinating. Allen rambles through Steinbrenner's 25 years as owner of the Yankees, and, in the process, he relates many wonderful stories about baseball and the people in it. Some of his tales aren't complimentary, but he's never nasty or spiteful, and I find that refreshing. I recommend the book to anyone who likes baseball and likes to read the stuff that isn't covered by the print and broadcast media. The book was written as an anecdotal anthology, and it succeeds.

tons of terrific, insider stories made this a terrific read. i started this sunday after the last yankee game, and read it straight through. it's very conversational and fun. i'd recommend it to any yankee fan.

This book was a thoroughly enjoyable account of the Yankees through the years. It is told with the panache and confidence of a writer who has seen it all, and his passion--not only for the game, but for the drama underneath--really comes through. The stories meander through the years in a stream-of-consciousness style that keeps the reader engaged. For those looking for a tell-all book that cuts off our favorite sports figures at the knees, you'd best look elsewhere. But for those who truly love the game, the action, and all the adventure behind the scenes, this is the book for you. Go Yankees!

I read this book after I saw the review in the NY Times. Even tho Allen was not as tough as he might have been on old George, reading the book was like being in the press box with the sportswriters - I felt like I was there too. And that first chapter, on the Peterson/Kekitch swap-a-roo! What a kick! That actually DID happen at the author's house, so who would know more. And that was just the first chapter! It was full of inside information about all the Yankeees - the ones you REALLY want to read about, like Mickey and Billy, Reggie and Catfish. I really enjoyed this book, and hope Mr. Allen writes more of this kind of inside stuff in the future.

If you are a Yankee fan, you've got to read this book. It's a real, insider look at the ups and downs of the Steinbrenner years. Even with their problems this season, you can't argue with the fact that the Yankees were the best team last decade. Go Yankees!