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Both the J/R and the BRD are terrific. To me, they're essential. I'd add the PBUC, too. All three books get you thinking about interesting wrinkles that the rule books just don't cover. The books are particularly useful for dealing with interference/obstruction, awards, and appeals.
As for whether they are helpful for an amateur umpire's rule interpretations—definitely. Even if you do only LL or even softball (which the books of course don't cover in any way), you still find yourself asking, "How would I call that play?" The answer will often be different for LL or softball, but it gets you thinking about the question just the same.
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