Review of Billy Jones's Father

[Sophia Damilola Ajayi]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Billy Jones's Father" by Fred Engh.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Billy Jones's Father And the Apple Tree recounts a series of events that unfolded in the town of Torrid Hills, North Carolina. Sports hold immense significance in Torrid Hills, and every season, parents go wild trying to get their children to play for a team. Scotty Jones, a respected war veteran and a prominent figure in the community's athletic scene, becomes the focal point. He constantly belittles his son Arnold, comparing his baseball skills unfavorably to his own.
 
Arnold, burdened by the physical and emotional wounds inflicted by his father, lives in constant fear of him. When Arnold marries Sara, they have a son named Billy. At age 5, there is mounting pressure on Billy to excel in t-ball. Arnold, determined to shield Billy from the same abusive treatment, takes on the responsibility of coaching him to become a skilled athlete. The burning question remains: will Arnold turn out to be an abusive father? Or will he learn from Scotty's mistakes and become a better parent? To delve deeper into this story, pick up a copy of Billy Jones's Father And the Apple Tree by Fred Engh.
 
The book provided a concise and captivating reading experience, presenting various accounts of life in sports within Torrid Hills. The author dedicated efforts to chronicle instances where coaches pushed their students relentlessly to achieve baseball perfection. Among the stories, one that stood out was the deeply moving narrative of Charlie Dobrinski's unexpected turn of events. The coach's recklessness left me astounded, and I felt immense gratitude that Charlie's mother intervened just in time. Perhaps the situation could have taken a much graver turn if she hadn't acted swiftly.
 
The book's tone and mood resonated with me as well. Despite the presence of sensitive and serious events, there was a delightful touch of playfulness throughout its pages. Among the characters, my personal favorite was Sara. She possessed a remarkable ability to navigate and defuse Arnold's outbursts, demonstrating her support and wisdom. Her presence in the story was truly invaluable. On the other hand, Scotty's consistently abusive and vexing behavior made him an intensely dislikeable character. I felt a sense of satisfaction with the way his story concluded, considering the harm he inflicted on those around him.
 
The book displayed a level of professional editing, and the author's writing style was notably approachable and amiable. It successfully conveyed numerous valuable lessons while offering a fresh perspective on the sports culture within Torrid Hills. I have no reservations or complaints regarding this book, which leads me to grant it a well-deserved rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
 
Sport enthusiasts and aspiring coaches across various disciplines will find great enjoyment in this book. Whether one is passionate about a particular sport or looking to enter the coaching field, this book provides a rich and engaging experience that will undoubtedly resonate with them.

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[Obc Contentor]

This book sounds as capable to feed readers with information in the world of sports, and how to be resilience about someone's ambition.

[Jimmy Cyprian]

As a staunch sports enthusiast, I think this book would suit me perfectly fine. Sara seems like an interesting character to follow. I can't wait to get into this.

[Aremu Titilopemi Funmilayo]

I don't think I've ever read any book on sports before, However, I enjoy watching sport-related movies. That's why I'll love to try out this book, Nice review by the way.

[Fergie Jessica Edeni]

This book appears to have the ability to provide readers with information about the world of sports and teach them how to develop resilience in pursuing their ambitions.

[Temi Book]

The book will teach its readers about the sport and what effect unnecessary pressure on a child to excel at whatever sports they are doing usually lead to. Nice review!

[Sarah Zain]

I don't know much about the sports community culture, but I saw some examples of pushing the players more than they capable of. Your review is captivating and thorough.

[Max Tiffany]

Attaining perfection in life comes with sacrifice, I think I like the coach's attitude toward helping his students to attain perfection. Then I see mothers love, her swift action rescued the situation. This is an interesting review. I also love how you explained each character.

[Anabel Mack]

This was a wonderfully written review. With it, I understood all the points raised and have gotten a concept as to what the hook is about.

[Domeseo Camus Meda]

A BOOK BY FRED ENGH WHICH TALKS ABOUT THE HUGE IMPORTANCE OF SPORT IN TORRID HILLS IN NORTH CAROLINA, SCOTTY JONES, HIS SON ARNOLD...
A BOOK FOR SPORTS FANS AND COACHES OF VARIOUS DISCIPLINES.GOOD REVIEW.

[Donna Walker]

I'm not particularly a fan of sports or coaching-related anything. I don't even like sports related movies. I find them really boring. Thanks for the review. I don't think that this is the book for me. Though Sara sounds like a go-getter, I nearly fell asleep reading the sample.

[Marquesa]

Parents and coaches may have ambitions which could harm children and jeopardise relationships. Can’t wait to read the book.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

This is an amazing historical fiction novel highlighting a small town, competitive parents, physical and emotional trauma, and growing up to be better than our parents. The book is temporarily discounted on Amazon Kindle and has an inciteful OnlineBookClub review.

[One piece]

Sports can sometimes lead fathers to become rude, driven by their obsession with the activity. This book delves into the consequences and effects resulting from such behavior. Great review

[Meghan Soderholm]

I love an inspiring sports story. It never hurts when a coach pushes you to the limits because he sees the best in you. The book does seem a bit intense, but nonetheless a heartwarming story. Thank you for writing an honest and captivating review!