Lou Gehrig has been a symbol of courage and strength to countless fans through the years. His tragic loss to ALS made his retirement from baseball all the more emotional. In this unique biography of the man who has inspired so many, Sara Kaden Brunsvold looks at Gehrig from the point of view of a fan, revealing what he and his legacy have been to her and countless other fans. While all the major events of Gehrig's life are covered in depth, Kaden is careful to highlight the human stories from his life that fill in the gaps between the facts, such as his cures for hitting slumps, his favorite foods, and even his attempt at comedy.