# The Closer

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- Book: [The Closer](https://www.bookquiver.com/mo/the-closer) ([The Closer.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/mo/the-closer.md))
- Authors: [Mariano Rivera](https://www.bookquiver.com/mo), [Michael Kay](https://www.bookquiver.com/michael-kay)
- Publisher: little_brown_young_readers_us
- ISBN: 978-03-1640-480-8
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2014-09-25
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Hardcover

## Description

Ruth, Mantle, Gehrig, DiMaggio... Rivera. A top-five Yankee of all time, Mariano Rivera is the man who has intimidated thousands of batters by merely opening a bullpen door. Now, in an edition for young readers, he will tell his story for the first time: from a childhood in Panama, to the championships, the rivalries, and the struggles of being a Latino baseball player in the United States and of maintaining Christian values in professional athletics. The 12 time All-Star will discuss what it's like to run up to that mound with the game - or the season - squarely on his shoulders.