Ruby & Spear
Todd Walton
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at 250 WPM4h 28m
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Ruby & Spear
by Todd Walton
Published
2012
Publisher
Counterpoint Press
Pages
268
ISBN-13
9780985035563
Description
Sportswriter Vic Worsley is forty-four, divorced, and burned out. His basketball column for the San Francisco Chronicle is fueled by strong coffee, red wine, and anger, instead of the love he once had for the game. But his life is about to be changed by two women. One is Greta Eagleheart, whom he has known, worked with, and flirted with for three years; the other is a fierce old soul named Ruby Carmichael, who insists that Vic come watch her child play basketball as no one before him ever has. Although Vic resists at first, he finds himself inexorably drawn to the roughest neighborhood in Oakland - to Tillsbury Park, where many of the legendary great men got their start. Spear Rashan Benedentes is a twenty-seven-year-old giant, a phenomenal athlete who soars effortlessly above the rim and commands the respect and awe of Tillsbury's savviest players. In spite of his protestations and bad back, Vic is thrust onto the court, where the game is as serious as life itself. While Spear teaches him a new understanding of sport, brotherhood, and family, Greta forces him to look deep within himself - for the courage to change and for the strength to play and love with all his heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ruby & Spear?
This edition of Ruby & Spear has approximately 268 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ruby & Spear?
For most readers, Ruby & Spear typically takes between 5h 35m and 3h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ruby & Spear?
The estimated word count for Ruby & Spear is approximately 67,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ruby & Spear?
Ruby & Spear was written by Todd Walton.
When was Ruby & Spear published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.