A SEASON ON THE DRINK tells the remarkable true story of a ragtag softball team from the Saint Anthony Residence, one of the first wet houses in the country. Led by Marty Peterson, a former University of Minnesota baseball star turned chronic alcoholic, and a group of men battling addiction, the team defied expectations to achieve an undefeated season against corporate league opponents. Blending humor, heartbreak, and resilience, this powerful story celebrates unlikely triumphs and the surprising places where hope and redemption can be found.
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A Season On The Drink
Pat Harris
Saint Paul Leader & Uplifting Storyteller
Pat Harris is a dedicated Saint Paul leader with a lifelong commitment to public service who is a powerful, uplifting storyteller. His literary works embody the strength and spirit of the community, offering a compelling reflection of hope, resilience, and compassion.
Praise for A Season on the Drink
A Season on the Drink is a story of challenge, hope, and coming together as a team to do something extraordinary that can transform – even for a moment. For Marty and the Saint Anthony squad, and for all of us who lift bats to balls, the game carries them to a place of belonging. It’s a story of redemption, dignity and purpose. It's an excellent story that should be told.
Hall of Famer Dave Winfield
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Books 'N' Brews by Haven Books & Gifts
Monday, January 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Lupulin Brewing Company
570 Humboldt Dr, Big Lake, MN 55309-4819
Join us for our first book event of 2026! Stop by the Lupulin Brewing Co. to hear from local authors and pick up a signed copy of A Season on the Drink.
SubText Book Reading & Signing Event
Thursday, January 8, 2026
7:00 p.m.
SubText Books
6 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102
Venice Library Reading & Program Author Event
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Venice, Florida
Author Talk
Monday, March 16, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Onalaska Public Library
741 Oak Avenue South
Onalaska, WI 54650
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