Advance Praise For "Heart of the Hide" "Heart of the Hide" is a story for all ages You cant help but root for the Kelsey Avenue Crew. You hope that Nicky Palmieri can figure things out. That telling the truth in the long run is much easier than lying. Most likely youll be reading with moist eyes and tissue in hand. And when you close the book and reflect on your childhood experiences and friends you cant help but root that "Heart of the Hide" finds a national audience. Award-winning sports columnist, Corky Blake, "Easton Express-Times" A timeless story for all of us baseball people, young and old. WFAN Sports Radio 660 AM Talk Show Host, Rick Wolff Growing up in West Haven, "Heart of the Hide" brought back many fond memories. I think of the friendly rivalries, the competition, spending countless days at the ball fields, and most importantly, the lifelong relationships that helped to make me the person that I am today. Great Book. Neil C. Cavallaro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, West Haven Public Schools Every young person who loves baseball should read "Heart of the Hide," every coach no matter at what level should read this book. Everyone who enjoys a book that deals with the courage it takes to succeed in life should read this book. I can't wait until my grandsons are old enough to read this wonderful book. Ed Waters, former New York Yankees farmhand and Floridas High School Baseball Hall of Fame coach, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Ft. Lauderdale Florida Please visit loupetrucci.com to learn more about the character in Heart of the Hide.