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In Safe at Home, Alyssa Milano—actress, blogger, and the mind behind the bestselling Touch sports-clothing line—tells the story about her lifelong obsession with baseball, revealing what the game has meant to her and why everyone should take a chance on nine innings. Her baseball story begins in Brooklyn, New York, where her father scorned the Dodgers for abandoning his beloved city. When he and his young daughter later moved out west for a fledgling TV show called Who's the Boss?, Alyssa learned one of the fundamental truths of the game: No matter where you are, no matter how old you are, baseball connects you to your past.

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The woman knows her baseball, and writes well, too...
Miss Milano, whose adult acting career I have not followed, is 30 years younger than I am, and 50 years younger than my mother-in-law, who bought and liked her book and urged me to read her copy. So perhaps she did not expect to get an audience of readers between 65-85, but there you are...baseball love leads us to unexpected relationships (one of the central messages in her book, if "message" is the right word at all.) I grew up in New Jersey, adopted the Brooklyn Dodgers as my team at age 12, saw them off to California with a broken heart, and became a Pittsburgh Pirate fan in 1959. (They used to be a major league team, with three World series titles between 1960 and 1979. Now they are allowed to play against real major league teams, but not allowed to win more than they lose. Been the truth for the past 18 seasons. Alas, I am still a fan.) Her book explains the history of Dodger fandom in her family of origin, and how the L.A. version of "Da Bums" finally won over these transplanted New Yorkers. Milano does a good job of explaining the basics of the game and the benefits of loyally rooting for one team or another for a lifetime. There is very little in here about her entertainment career, and not much more about her personal adult life. This is a tribute to her family and to baseball itself, flaws and all. I enjoyed it.

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Let's start off by saying that I am a Braves fan, but moreover a lover of all sports particularly baseball, so when people misquote stuff, especially where my Braves are concerned I tend to get a little ticked off.
I picked up the book because I wanted to see a fellow female expand upon her love of this awesome game. I mean who doesn't believe that October is the greatest month of all?

But, to put it mildly, I haven't been able to get pass page 82 in this otherwise lovely book on the history of the sport that I have come to love. It probably will mean nothing to those who are simply Alyssa Milano fans or to those who could care less who lost to the Yanks in the'96 World Series, but to me, and other Braves fans who endured that bleak series, to say that San Diego was there is a slap in the face.

I don't know how many other "facts" in this book are in fact not really facts, but Baseball is all about its history, so get it right the first time or leave it alone...

Alyssa Milano Safe At Home book
A book worth the buy for any Alyssa Milano fan. It's a very interesting read, and it's worth reading more than once! Anyone would probably enjoy this book whether you like baseball or not. Also a good book for baseball fans!

Texas Rangers Fanatic...Loved This Book
I came at this book from an entirely different perspective than it's author.Unlike most baseball fans, I discovered my true love for baseball late in life (early forties, to be exact.)I picked up this book for two reasons--it seemed to be well-written, and was written from a true fan's perspective.I must say that Alyssa Milano exceeded my expectations.This was a loving depiction of a fan's love for baseball and her home team.As a recent baseball convert, and die-hard fan of the Texas Rangers, I can share Ms. Milano's passions and percetions about her home team.What really struck me about the book, however, was how Ms. Milano managed to share details of her personal life in such a way as to highlight her primary point--that baseball, to a large degree, is about life.The game has taught me much in a very short time.I was moved to read that another individual has found similar meaning in the game throughout her life.

In short, this was an excellent read on two levels--for the baseball fan, and for those who will enjoy a well-written love note to one woman's passion for her avocation.

It was ok, I guess
I watched Who's the boss years ago, and in many respects this was like reading about an old friend. but ultimately I found the book to be a bit boring. While I did appreciate and respect all of her knowledge about baseball, it came off a little too much about baseball. I enjoy reading autobiographies, and was expecting this to have a few baseball metaphors....

Actually, it was more baseball then anything else. I am not a big sports fan, so it started to become an exercise in discipline to finish it.... which I am sad to say that I never did. Maybe others would find it more interesting. ... Read more

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odd
overpriced...even though its a nice addition for any alyssa fans they charge too much(original price) in my opinion. its about the size of a dr seuss book with print to match. [money] as a starting price would have been better - more fair. i've gotten more info from a magazine for waay less than i have from this. i feel like any original buyers were taken advantage of.

Very Good!
I didn't buy this book on amazon.com, and i dont know if it's exactly the same (since there isn't even a picture), but this is myreview for the copy i have:I think anyone who likes Alyssa Milano would like this. I'm a huge fan of hers, and basically, everything you find on Amazon.com about Alyssa Milano is good. It was very informing, interesting and fun! ... Read more

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best book about aly!
well alyssa milano has been one of my favorites for a while she has always been cool and this book just practically tells the honest truth about her!if you like alyssa milano then you should really read this book you get to know more about one of the best stars on television today! thank you ... Read more

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Commentary (music and lyrics not included).Chapters: Look in My Heart, Alyssa, the Best in the World: Non-Stop Special Remix/alyssa's Singles, Locked Inside a Dream, Do You See Me?, the Very Best of Alyssa Milano. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 25. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Look In My Heart is Alyssa Milano's first album, released March 21, 1989, when she was 16 years old. This album was also released as a Picture Disc Edition and again as a 24 Krt Gold Edition. The 24Krt Gold Edition comes with a bonus track "Look In My Heart" (extended dance remix) which is the same as the version on The Best In The World album. Videos were filmed for the three singles that were released. A VHS video was also released entitled Look In My Heart, that included the three videos and a short documentary entitled "Alyssa's Backstage Memories". After the credits roll, Alyssa's Japanese commercial for pasta can be seen - she is singing "Look In My Heart" in the commercial. * bonus track on 24Krt Gold version only ...http://booksllc.net/?id=7099476 ... Read more

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NOTE!THIS IS A MINI-MAG,THAT IS APPROXIMATELY 6.5X9 INCHES...THE ITEM IS IN MINT CONDITION! ... Read more

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Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an Americanactress and former singer. Her acting career began aftershe appeared in the Broadway show Annie. Her childhood roleas Samantha Micelli in the sitcom Who's the Boss? made herfamous. Her eight-year stint as Phoebe Halliwell on thesupernatural series Charmed brought her a new round of fame. ... Read more

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Alyssa Milano Fan this is your ultimate resource for the talented Alyssa Milano. Here you'll find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more.

In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about her Early life, Career, Personal life, TV and Filmography right away: Old Enough, Commando (film), The Canterville Ghost (1986 film), Crash Course, Dance 'til Dawn, Speed Zone!, Little Sister (film), Where the Day Takes You, The Webbers, Conflict of Interest (film), Casualties of Love: The "Long Island Lolita" Story, Candles in the Dark, Confessions of a Sorority Girl, Double Dragon (film), Deadly Sins (film), Embrace of the Vampire, The Surrogate (1995 film), Jimmy Zip, Poison Ivy II: Lily, Fear (film), Glory Daze, To Brave Alaska, Public Enemies (1996 film), Below Utopia, Hugo Pool, Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, Buying the Cow, Kiss the Bride (2002 film), Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone, The Blue Hour, Wisegal, Pathology (film), DC Showcase: The Spectre, My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (2010 film), Hall Pass (2011 film), Who's the Boss?, Melrose Place (1992 TV series), Charmed, Phoebe Halliwell, Romantically Challenged, Look in My Heart, Alyssa (album), Locked Inside a Dream, Do You See Me?

Topic relevant selected content from the highest rated wiki entries, typeset, printed and shipped, combine the advantages of up-to-date and in-depth knowledge with the convenience of printed books. A portion of the proceeds of each book will be donated to the Wikimedia Foundation to support their mission. ... Read more

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Maxim Magazine 1998 March Featuring Alyssa Milano! ... Read more

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Celebrity Sleuth is the magazine devoted to uncovering the hottest actresses! This issue features younger actresses, and features sexy and/or nude photos of Alyssa Milano, Shannen Doherty, Brooke Shields, Soliel Moon Frye, Fairuza Balk, Moira Kelly, Lili Taylor, Lolita Davidovich, Patsy Kensit, and many others! ... Read more

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ALYSSA MILANO cover feature, George Carlin ... Read more