"Mark Kingwell is a beautiful writer?? a lucid thinker and a patient teacher ??His insights are intellectual anchors in a fast-changing world. "Naomi Klein

"[Mark Kingwell] illuminates on almost every page. " ?Los Angeles Times

"Kingwell's musings on angling inevitably lead to in-depth essays on the inherent nature of and reasoning for various aspects of fishing?? such as casting?? killing?? patience?? and outdoorsmanship. . . . [Catch and Release is] filled with a sense of joy and awe. ">Publishers Weekly

Taking seriously the idea that baseball is a study in failure?a very successful batter manages a hit only three of every ten attempts?Harper's Magazine contributing editor Mark Kingwell explores ways in which the game teaches us lessons on fragility?? contingency?? and community.

Weaving elements of memoir?? philosophical reflection?? sports writing?? and humour?? the book serves as