Thus was a good book. I didn't know that much about Harry Caray. I knew he was an announcer for the White Sox and Cubs. This book shed some light on his life.

Harry Caray's bildungsroman.

Fun to read the life story of Harry Caray. The book was written in 1989 and covers his entire career up to that point. There probably aren't too many secrets in this book that any real knowledgeable fan wouldn't already know, but it is fun to read and you do get some insights into what made Harry be Harry.

The book mostly tracked the career of Harry Caray through the eyes of the self-confident drunk himself. A lot of name dropping that may spark favorable memories in fans, especially older ones. Not a great read but for true fans of Harry.

exactly what I expected - I loved watching Hary Carry when we got cable & I could watch Cubs day games on WGN. This was a great history of baseball thru his eyes. I always think of him as a Cubs fan so it was surprising how many teams he announced for -including the Cardinals, A's, White Sox

We got WGN down in central Indiana in about 1967, back when I was playing baseball. I am a 3rd gen Cub fan, and I really liked Jack Brickhouse the best. He preceeded Harry, who I remembered as the Cardinals broadcaster.
I moved to Houston in 78 and have transitioned to the Astros after my heart was broken so many times. Primarily, the collapse of 1969, as it scarred me for life. Dandy Don Kessinger was my hero. Loved em all.
My son and I used to watch some Cubbie action back in the 80's down in Houston. I remember 1984 Padres choke job and 1989 SF annihalation too.
Gotta say I really liked Harry Caray a lot.
Walked past his place several years while walking to that great Chicago River tour. I fly to Cincinnati alot, through Midway and enjoy all the paraphernalia hanging at Harry's place at Midway.

I have finished this book really enjoyed it. Harry was a huge character that is dearly missed in baseball