I loved this book! I felt like I learned a lot from it about life in NYC in the 1920s. I had no clue about the epidemics and hadn't really thought about the lack of social services and what that would mean for people living then. I love baseball, but that's not a prerequisite to love this book for sure. I adored the protagonist, and felt like I was rooting for her. I was interested to learn that there was a woman who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig - pretty incredible. This book is inspiring and it moves at a good pace - the characters were believable. Check this book out - you won't be disappointed. This is one of my top reads for 2014. It's been a long time since I fell so completely in love with a character. I followed Ruby through tragedy, opportunity, suspense and victory and wished for more when it was finished. This takes place primarily in the twenties and thirties when baseball was THE American sport. Ruby's self-perceived handicap is what will save her family from the harsh life events they encounter. There were thrills and chills, villains aplenty and unlikely heroes. Diamond Ruby was a fast read because I just couldn't put it down. I would also like to give a thumbs up to Joseph Wallace for realizing you don't need profanity to tell a great story. Read this!
I picked this up at the library knowing nothing about it. I truly enjoyed it.
—hey_vampire
The books starts a little slow but finishes strong. I enjoyed the tale.
—Christopher1234
This is more like a 3-1/2 star rating. A simple story, a great read!
—Teresa
Courageous girl, and of course I love any story about baseball.
—Braden
Excellent book.
—Megan
