Major League Dad: A Daughter's Cherished Memories »

A Father's Love is a collection of personal and poignant memories by the only surviving member of the family of baseball's immortal and beloved star. Mrs. Stevens tells the moving, sentimental, and humorous story of her life as the daughter of one of America's most revered personalities, with never before seen glimpses of the family life of a superstar—dancing with "Daddy" in their living room, the Christmases that meant so much to him, the story behind the feud with the Lou Gehrig family, and his devotion to the religious brothers who rescued him from the boyhood environment that was already starting him down the wrong path in life.

There's more—his last home run against the fabled Walter Johnson, his private rage when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Julia's intense pride when 60,000 fans cheered her father after one of his home runs and her inner anger when they booed him after striking out, her around—the—world trip with him as a high school graduation present, and her special pride when "Daddy" donated his own blood to help her overcome an infection.

It's all here, as only Babe Ruth's daughter could have lived it, and as only Babe Ruth's daughter could tell it.

Julia Ruth Stevens is the youngest daughter of Babe Ruth.

Bill Gilbert is the bestselling author of 18 books, including six on baseball and others on business, government, politics, World War II, and show business. He also wrote and hosted Babe Ruth Remembered, a 45—minute video on the life and times of the star. Gilbert's recent book Ship of Miracles, about a dramatic rescue during the Korean War, was published by Triumph Books in 2000.