Praise for A Place in Time
“Mark Lefebvre, who lived it, affectionately recalls a magical time in the life of a central Massachusetts mill town when baseball was at the center of the universe and championships were forged by a group of teenaged boys who channeled their passion for the game and for each other into an unforgettable ride.”
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Gordon Edes, former historian, Boston Red Sox
“Nixon was president, the Nashua River was factory-polluted, and we felt safe commuting to summer baseball games in the back of our coach's Ford pickup. I never met Mark Lefebvre but grew up playing central Mass baseball and Mark's experiences are my experiences. Enjoy the universal truths of this simpler time.”
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Dan Shaughnessy, author, "The Curse of the Bambino,'' "Senior Year,'' and New York Times bestseller "Francona.''
Mark Bodanza, author of Hostage Terror, Risk Takers & History Markers: The Story of Leominster, She Took a Stand, A Game That Forged Rivals, and others.
“It’s often been said that all politics are local. Mark Lefebvre may just have proved that applies to sports as well in A Place in Time. Lefebvre does a masterful job of chronicling how a group of young men rallied around some legendary baseball coaching and united to achieve three seasons that will long shine in local baseball lore. Beyond the epic talent and the momentous wins, Lefebvre has captured how the bond between these players changed lives, bettered a community and still echoes today. A Place Time is a great read for anyone who appreciates the true value of sports beyond just the triumphs alone.”
Don Freda, Retired Educator, Former Leominster Baseball Player, and Leominster High School Baseball Coach
“Never had I been able to read a more thorough historical account of the game of baseball played in Leominster, Massachusetts, my hometown. I always wondered about the baseball teams, players, and their stories told prior to 1963 when my own participation started in Little League, but also historical accounts until 52 years later when I retired from coaching baseball at Leominster High School... I personally hope to see more books like this that highlight the superior traditional success of all levels on the baseball diamonds in my city, from the very beginning.”
