Doster’s book is a reminder of how courage, dreams,
and love for a game can move mountains

--Brett Butler, former Atlanta Brave and Los Angeles Dodger

The spring of 1953 started out like any other for sports columnist Jack Hall. He and the rest of the small southern town of Whitney eagerly awaited the magical first pitch that would open the Bobcat’s season. But, as new distractions like air conditioning and “I Love Lucy” threaten ticket sales, the Bobcats face an early end not only to the season but to their careers as well.

In a crunch to get more people out to the ballpark, the Bobcats add 17-year-old Percy Jackson to the team. A black kid with a .364 batting average and an eye for grounders, Percy is just what the team needs…or is he?

As the small Southern town of Whitney must come to grips with integration amid the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, hearts, minds, faith, and tradition will be tested.

In Safe at Home, author Richard Doster accurately portrays the struggle of integration in the 1950’s and the battle each person must face to protect the things they treasure. Readers will love Doster’s Southern writing style amid an entertaining and inspiring sports story.