One Tough Out

This book is a rich and insightful look at Rod Carew's life, covering his challenging childhood in Panama, his successful baseball career with the Minnesota Twins and California Angels, and his personal struggles including the loss of his daughter to leukemia and his own health issues.

Carew recounts his journey from an abusive home to becoming a Hall of Famer, and how he overcame various adversities throughout his life.

The book also highlights his philanthropic efforts, particularly in raising awareness for bone marrow and umbilical cord blood transplants.