Matt Crawford speaks with author Douglas Bauer about his novel: The Beckoning World. Set in the early 1900's we find coal miner Earl Dunham, toiling in a coal mine six days a week and spending Sundays pitching in minor league baseball games. When a major-league scout signs Earl he thinks his dream has come true, then he meets Emily Marchand. As on the diamond, time and circumstance can move fast slowly and Earl's hopes and dreams are about to shift. The Beckoning World is a unique and heart-wrenching read that keeps you turning the page. With appearances by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig; in laws you'll fall in love with; and unfortunately, the 1918 Spanish Flu. Buy this book, read it, give it and enjoy it!