Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Fastpitch Signing

Posted By on Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 6:31 PM

Author Erica Westly will be having a book reading for her new book Fastpitch: The Untold History of Softball and the Women who Made the Game, this Saturday. 
Fastpitch features an interesting mix of personal stories from eclectic characters, such as former UA player Jennie Finch. 

Detailing the vibrant 129-year history the book shares the origins of a sport played by thousands across the country. 

Westly shatters the idea that softball is a stereotypical "girl's sport" by putting a spotlight on the several male athletes who played in the early years of creation. 

The book share's the unknown history of softball from the perspectives of influential players who experienced the sport's key moments.

Sound interesting? Head over to Antigone Books (411 N. Fourth Ave.), on Saturday, June 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. to meet the author, Erica Westly.

For more information visit antigonebooks.com or call 792-3715. 

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