My Cubs: A Love Story

I am a long-time fan of Scott Simon from NPR, and a longer-time fan of the Cubs. I thoroughly enjoyed and related to this book. Unlike Simon, I did not grow up in Chicago, I was one of the cadre of devoted out-of-state fans who learned to love the Cubs because they were always on WGN. Like Simon, however, I lived and died by the box scores, and started every season saying, "This year is our year!" — despite the Cubs propensity to mathematically eliminate themselves from the playoffs by mid-August.
It was easy in 2016 to be a Cubs fan, the season was magical. But for those of us who bled Cubbie Blue in the 1909-2015 era, Simon captures what it was like to be one of us. I won't lie, this book had me in tears more than once remembering show more the feelings of bygone players, close-but-not-quite seasons and that amazing season, the parade, the signs and messages to Cubs-fans-past who didn't live to see the day and President Obama greeting the team at the White House as his last public event in office.

If you're like me and have spent your life waiting and hoping and finally got to see it really happen, you will enjoy this book. It's well-written, personal, touching and heartfelt. show less

MY CUBS by Scott Simon is about what it means to be a Cubs fan, the history of the Cubs from a fan's perspective, and Simon's own feelings about growing up Cubs fan and finally being rewarded with a World Series victory in 2016.
Clearly passionate about the Cubs, Simon analyzes the highs and lows of being a Cubs fan; he looks at the neighborhood, the park itself, the community of fans, etc to paint a picture of fans in Chicago, who despite the mediocrity and the almost successes, love their Cubbies. His own life enters the picture and he tells of growing up loving the Cubs. Heartfelt, honest, and introspective, MY CUBS is a treasure for Cubs fans and fascinating read for everyone else.
Thank you to Blue Rider Press/Penguin Group, Scott show more Simon, and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! show less

this is a decent book if you're a cubs fan. I love the cubs and watched them win in a bar in Disney world (I never thought I'd have to worry about that when I booked my trip). it was amazing and reading this book made me relive that moment all over again. living in Syracuse, ny (Yankee country boo) it is hard for me to connect to the same memories or feeling the author has beyond the 03 Steve bartman incident, getting swept in 15, and of course winning in 16. Simon can provide an insight many can't due to his family connections and it was nice to hear stories of the past, of a history that's a bit harder for those far away from the friendly confines to know about. hopefully, someday, i can make it out to Chicago and see a game. many cub show more fans will enjoy this short, quick read. show less