![]() ![]() ![]() The novel follows the character of Ray Kinsella, a Iowa farmer who hears a voice telling him to “build it and they will come.” With the help of his wife, Annie, Ray builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield and the ghosts of legendary players begin to appear, including “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Kinsella’s novel “Shoeless Joe” is a story about baseball, magic and redemption. ![]() The novel chronicles Ray’s journey as he tries to figure out what the voice meant by “build it”, and how the events that unfold will change his life forever. As he is building the field, players from the White Sox team begin to show up, including the infamous “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. When he hears a voice telling him to “build it”, Ray takes this as a sign and begins to build a baseball field in his cornfield. The book follows the story of Ray Kinsella, a man who is obsessed with baseball and the Chicago White Sox team. Kinsella is a novel about baseball and the events that happen surrounding the game. ![]()
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