W.P. Kinsella RIP
 

Author died today at 81.

For those who may not know; William Patrick (W.P.) Kinsella was the author of the novel "Shoeless Joe", which was adapted into the movie "Field of Dreams".

Ease his pain.

Go the distance.

RIP

Kinsella was a great writer and one of Canada's beloved sons.
RIP sir.

Making J.D. Salinger a character in the book was incredibly brilliant.

Very sad. I've been reading his novels and short stories for years and always enjoyed his work.

the best:

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Memories
 

Ray's Dad?

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RIP ,, you wrote one hell of a baseball story.

Sad-RIP Mr Kinsella.

Just now saw this, can't believe our local paper can run a "special" obituary each day for some Eastern European opera star or a cast member of some movie from the 50's and missed this one, a great writer. Read Shoeless Joe, it is far superior to the movie Field of Dreams. I can't believe anyone here on the vintage card board hasn't read Iowa Baseball Confederacy, that is a great read with many 1910ish MLB players and coaches involved.
RIP Mr. Kinsella.

both
 

Bob, I read both when I was young.........great books.....recently ordered both on Amazon for my nephew's 12th birthday....sent him Bernard Malamud's The Natural but his dad decided he might not be ready for it yet....Jerry