7

In his debut novel, 7, best-selling sportswriter Peter Golenbock delves into the complex life of baseball legend Mickey Mantle, exploring both his achievements and his darker facets. As Mantle reflects from the afterlife, he grapples with a legacy marked by alcoholism, infidelity, and a profound emptiness, seeking forgiveness from those he hurt along the way—friends, family, and fans. This revealing portrait captures the tumultuous highs and lows of a sports hero striving to make amends for his past.