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Nonfiction · ThoughtfulHow a small baseball team used numbers to beat richer rivals
Moneyball
See it on Amazon2003Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Michael Lewis follows Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, as he uses statistical analysis to build a competitive team on a small budget. The 2003 book is about baseball and about thinking differently.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a thoughtful mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Baseball · Statistics · Innovation
Screen adaptation
Moneyball (2011)
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About the author
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