Wait Till Next Year

In Wait Till Next Year, Doris Kearns Goodwin nostalgically recounts her childhood in the 1950s suburbs of New York, where her love for family and baseball flourished amid the rivalry of Dodger, Giant, and Yankee fans. Through poignant reflections on her mother’s influence and her father’s passion for baseball, Goodwin captures the essence of her upbringing, marked by joy, sorrow, and the pivotal moments that shaped her youth. The departure of the Dodgers from Brooklyn in 1957 and her mother's subsequent illness signify a heartfelt transition, symbolizing the end of both an era and her childhood.