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Another Life
Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher
With Jerome Preisler
Published by BenBella Books
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About The Book
A record-breaking MLB star turned minister shares the wisdom he gained from overcoming hardships—and reminds us that it’s never too late to find a new life through love, generosity, compassion, and personal growth.
With four World Series rings, baseball legend Darryl Strawberry is one of the greatest hitters in the long history of the New York Mets, with a home-run record that held for 37 years. But Darryl’s success on the baseball field came hand-in-hand with personal challenges that included substance abuse, divorces, cancer, and jail time.
Two decades ago, he overcame the demons brought on by his childhood traumas and found true redemption and restoration. Today, as an ordained Minister of the Gospel, his purpose and passion is helping others transform their lives.
Another Life takes readers on the road with Darryl as he travels around the country with his son Jordan, preaching 270 days a year at motivational conferences and churches, and in schools, prisons, and hospitals. Strawberry’s life experiences show us that we all can heal what’s broken and hurting on the inside, and that our physical health is as important as our emotional and spiritual health.
In these pages, he reflects on the invaluable lessons he’s learned—and the deep-rooted values and principles he’s gained—through hard experience, the powerful living examples of his mother Ruby and wife Tracy, and his eventual acceptance of Christ’s unconditional love.
Everyone knows Darryl Strawberry as the home-run king. Another Life shares Darryl’s true legacy as a minister, father, and a believer in restoration, redemption, and starting over.
With four World Series rings, baseball legend Darryl Strawberry is one of the greatest hitters in the long history of the New York Mets, with a home-run record that held for 37 years. But Darryl’s success on the baseball field came hand-in-hand with personal challenges that included substance abuse, divorces, cancer, and jail time.
Two decades ago, he overcame the demons brought on by his childhood traumas and found true redemption and restoration. Today, as an ordained Minister of the Gospel, his purpose and passion is helping others transform their lives.
Another Life takes readers on the road with Darryl as he travels around the country with his son Jordan, preaching 270 days a year at motivational conferences and churches, and in schools, prisons, and hospitals. Strawberry’s life experiences show us that we all can heal what’s broken and hurting on the inside, and that our physical health is as important as our emotional and spiritual health.
In these pages, he reflects on the invaluable lessons he’s learned—and the deep-rooted values and principles he’s gained—through hard experience, the powerful living examples of his mother Ruby and wife Tracy, and his eventual acceptance of Christ’s unconditional love.
Everyone knows Darryl Strawberry as the home-run king. Another Life shares Darryl’s true legacy as a minister, father, and a believer in restoration, redemption, and starting over.
Product Details
- Publisher: BenBella Books (August 11, 2026)
- Length: 192 pages
- ISBN13: 9781637748855
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Raves and Reviews
“From player to preacher, Darryl’s life is a testimony of grace, restoration, and new beginnings. If you’re in a tough season or ready to step into the next level, this book will build your faith and remind you: your story isn’t over, God still has something greater ahead.”
—Joel Osteen, senior pastor of Lakewood Church and #1 New York Times bestselling author
“If you have ever felt like your past has disqualified you from your future, you need to read this book . . . Another Life is more than a memoir—it is a message of hope. And that is a message our world desperately needs right now.”
—Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship and evangelist for Harvest Crusades
“I managed Straw on the field, but his greatest victories came off it. This book shows the courage it takes to confront your past and embrace a new life—a story that will inspire anyone seeking redemption.”
—Joe Torre, Hall of Fame manager
“Darryl Strawberry has been a brother to me through the highest of highs on the world’s biggest stages and the toughest moments off the field. To witness his transformation into a man of such profound faith and purpose is the greatest ‘comeback’ I have ever seen. He was a titan in the dugout, but the man he is today is my true inspiration.”
—David Cone, five-time World Series champion
“There was always a goodness in Darryl Strawberry, but that goodness would frequently lose the battle with the demons. Now he has conquered them and he is not just satisfied with his own salvation but has made the redemptive journeys of others his mission. He has turned one life into Another Life and it has been so satisfying to witness his amazing journey.”
—Michael Kay, voice of the New York Yankees on YES Network
“In Another Life, Darryl opens his heart and shares the powerful story of redemption, restoration, and the healing power of Christ. His journey reminds us that no life is too broken for God to restore and no past is too far gone for His grace to reach. Darryl’s willingness to share both the victories and the struggles of his life will encourage countless people who are searching for hope and a new beginning.”
—Dr. Gabriel L. Swaggart, pastor at Family Worship Center and president of Jimmy Swaggart Bible College
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