A Season on the Drink bookcover

A Season on the Drink

Pat Harris 

(Author)

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Sep 9, 2025

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Description

A broken team. A battle for dignity. A summer of softball that united them against the odds.


Marty's fast-pitch softball team is far from typical. He and his unlikely teammates represent the Residence, a haven for chronic alcoholics--where forgotten men, written off by society, drown in their addictions. Yet they find something worth fighting for on a dusty Minnesota baseball diamond: their dignity.


As the men square off in a rec league against polished corporate teams with everything going for them, Marty and his gang must battle their inner demons and society's prejudices on an extraordinary path to redemption. The teammates form a fragile bond as they discover that their magical season offers more than just wins and losses--it's a chance to reclaim their identities and find purpose in a world that has long forgotten them.


Based on a true story, A Season on the Drink chronicles the raw, unforgettable story of redemption. Pat Harris masterfully weaves together themes of addiction, friendship, and resilience in this gripping narrative that transcends traditional sports literature. Through intimate portraits of the residents, the story reveals the transformative power of community and the unexpected joy found in life's darkest corners.


Can the spirit of sports triumph over the crushing weight of addiction? As the season unfolds, these men discover that sometimes the greatest victories happen far from the scoreboard, in the quiet moments between pitches where hope takes root and friendship blooms.

Product Details

PublisherAdventure Publications
Publish DateSeptember 09, 2025
Pages400
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781647555825
Dimensions9.3 X 6.3 X 1.5 inches | 0.0 pounds

About the Author

Pat Harris is a former elected official on the Saint Paul (Minnesota) City Council, a consultant in the public financial industry for over two decades, and a lifelong community activist and leader. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards, and he has been honored with multiple awards, including two Emmy Awards for a project he spearheaded that generated over one billion media impressions. He has a B.A. in English from Marquette University and an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota.


Reviews

"A Season on the Drink is a story of challenge, hope, and coming together as a team to do something extraordinary that can transform--even for a moment... It's a story of redemption, dignity and purpose."

--Dave Winfield, National Baseball Hall of Fame

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