The Bird
Doug Wilson
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at 250 WPM5h 6m
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The Bird
by Doug Wilson
Published
2013
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pages
306
ISBN-13
9781250004925
ISBN-10
1250004926
Description
Lanky, mop-topped, and nicknamed for his resemblance to Big Bird on Sesame Street, Fidrych exploded onto the national stage during the Bicentennial summer as a rookie with the Detroit Tigers. He won over fans nationwide with his wildly endearing antics, but quickly emerged as one of the best pitchers in the game. Fidrych was named starting pitcher in the All-Star Game as a rookie and became the first athlete to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Wilson recounts Fidrych's meteoric rise, his heartbreaking fall after a torn knee ligament and then rotator cuff, and captures Fidrych's post-baseball life to his death in a freak accident in 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Bird?
This edition of The Bird has approximately 306 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 The Bird?
For most readers, The Bird typically takes between 6h 23m and 4h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,500 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 The Bird?
The estimated word count for The Bird is approximately 76,500 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 The Bird?
The Bird was written by Doug Wilson.
When was The Bird published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.