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Play the Game is a gripping and sensitive story of a boy coming of age during a tumultuous time in American history. Colorful characters and witty dialogue bring the story to life and leave us reflecting on the circumstances that shape who we become.  

It’s the 1960’s and the Beatles make their first appearance in America; Russia ships missiles to Cuba, creating fears of nuclear holocaust; and civil rights demonstrations occur across the country. According to Yogi Berra, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” 

In rural Texas, eight-year-old Ryan Hutson dreams of becoming a Major League baseball player. After years of emotional highs and lows—and infatuated loves—the young man finally gets a call from professional baseball.

He hasn’t even packed his bags when he receives notice that Uncle Sam wants to send him off to Vietnam. And it’s one, two, three, What are we fighting for? This game changer leads to escapades in places far from home, which redefine his idea of honor, sacrifice, and the game of life.