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Worst to First: Or a 'Shock'ing Tale of Women's Basketball in Motown
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A Little Of That Motor City Magic
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Review Date: 2007-02-18
Review Date: 2007-02-18
You'll Get Caught Up in the Enthusiasm
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Review Date: 2006-07-10
Review Date: 2006-07-10
Sports fans and women's history buffs will both enjoy author Vince Prygoski's latest: "Worst To First (A 'Shocking' Tale of Women's Basketball In Motown)." The book presents the story of the Detroit Shock, and the amazing turnaround of the women's basketball team who went from last place to league champions in the course of two seasons.
Those interested in how women have advanced themselves in U.S. society over the last 100 years will appreciate the difficulties faced by female pioneers to take their place in professional sports, as Prygoski provides a quick history of women's basketball in the U.S. Personally, i wish the book had gone into much greater detail about this subject.
The book primarily caters to sports afficionados. Prygoski provides game-by-game coverage of several seasons as the Detroit Shock start off with a jolt, lose their footing, and then come back with a roar in the 2003 Season when they swept the championship. In the final chapter, Prygoski switches to announcer-mode, and gives play-by-play coverage of the most important games. As one who is primarily interested in
women's history, i still found myself caught up in the enthusiasm.
The book is a brief 72 pages, but it is a fun and fascinating read.
Those interested in how women have advanced themselves in U.S. society over the last 100 years will appreciate the difficulties faced by female pioneers to take their place in professional sports, as Prygoski provides a quick history of women's basketball in the U.S. Personally, i wish the book had gone into much greater detail about this subject.
The book primarily caters to sports afficionados. Prygoski provides game-by-game coverage of several seasons as the Detroit Shock start off with a jolt, lose their footing, and then come back with a roar in the 2003 Season when they swept the championship. In the final chapter, Prygoski switches to announcer-mode, and gives play-by-play coverage of the most important games. As one who is primarily interested in
women's history, i still found myself caught up in the enthusiasm.
The book is a brief 72 pages, but it is a fun and fascinating read.
Fast Moving and Entertaining
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Review Date: 2006-05-13
Review Date: 2006-05-13
With the enthusiasm of a devoted fan and the keen eye for detail of a seasoned journalist, Vince Prygoski takes us along on an amazing journey with the Detroit Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), which in 2003 achieved the remarkable feat of going from cellar dweller to League Champion in just one year.
Vince Prygoski's writing style is reminiscent of the great Dick Schaap's, in his books about the Green Bay Packers' championship years. Both authors have a good feel for the ebb and flow of a long season in pro sports, how it is a test of endurance and will as much as of athletic talent.
Vince shows us all the pieces that have to fall into place-involving both hard work and a lot of luck-in order for a team to be able to make such an amazing turnaround. He also places his story in the larger context of the determined struggle of women's professional sports to gain recognition, media attention, and fan support, including a brief history of women's pro basketball leagues.
This fast moving, crisply written book makes an entertaining addition to any basketball fan's library, or anyone interested in the history of women's pro sports.
--written by Brian Hill, author of the pro football novel OVER TIME
Vince Prygoski's writing style is reminiscent of the great Dick Schaap's, in his books about the Green Bay Packers' championship years. Both authors have a good feel for the ebb and flow of a long season in pro sports, how it is a test of endurance and will as much as of athletic talent.
Vince shows us all the pieces that have to fall into place-involving both hard work and a lot of luck-in order for a team to be able to make such an amazing turnaround. He also places his story in the larger context of the determined struggle of women's professional sports to gain recognition, media attention, and fan support, including a brief history of women's pro basketball leagues.
This fast moving, crisply written book makes an entertaining addition to any basketball fan's library, or anyone interested in the history of women's pro sports.
--written by Brian Hill, author of the pro football novel OVER TIME
An intriguing telling of the 2003 Detroit Shock WNBA championship winners
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Review Date: 2006-05-08
Review Date: 2006-05-08
Worst To First: Or A 'Shock'ing Tale Of Women's Basketball In Motown by Vince Prygoski is an intriguing telling of the 2003 Detroit Shock WNBA championship winners. Informatively exploring the history of the Shock's 2003 basketball season, Worst To First compiles the thrilling story and fascinating facts of one of the least expected to succeed teams and their historic victory. Worst To First is very strongly recommended to readers with an interest in the WNBA league of basketball, and most particularly fans of the Shock team and their hallmark year of outstanding basketball triumph.
An exhilarating account, well written, well researched
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Review Date: 2006-05-04
Review Date: 2006-05-04
An exhilarating account of the fast and furious rise of the women's professional basketball team, the Detroit Shock, from last place to national 2003 champions.
Well researched and well written, without getting mired in tiresome detail. Vince Prygoski takes the reader from the beginnings of women's sports in the sixties to women's professional sports, specifically basketball, in 2003. Worst to First is an in depth and intense look at the players, the coaches, the teams and the WNBA (Womens' National Basketball Association). Prygoski follows the inception of the Detroit Shock to their seemingly overnight success: an overnight success that took five years in the making.
Prygoski conveys the excitement of the games, the disappointments and his love for sports without being maudlin or trite. I felt like cheering as Elaine Powell grabs that final rebound in that final game. And yes, now, I do believe in miracles.
Dee Power, Co-author of The Making of a Bestseller: Success Stories of Authors and the Editors, Agents and Bestsellers Behind Them.
Well researched and well written, without getting mired in tiresome detail. Vince Prygoski takes the reader from the beginnings of women's sports in the sixties to women's professional sports, specifically basketball, in 2003. Worst to First is an in depth and intense look at the players, the coaches, the teams and the WNBA (Womens' National Basketball Association). Prygoski follows the inception of the Detroit Shock to their seemingly overnight success: an overnight success that took five years in the making.
Prygoski conveys the excitement of the games, the disappointments and his love for sports without being maudlin or trite. I felt like cheering as Elaine Powell grabs that final rebound in that final game. And yes, now, I do believe in miracles.
Dee Power, Co-author of The Making of a Bestseller: Success Stories of Authors and the Editors, Agents and Bestsellers Behind Them.
Basketball Diaries
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Bantam Books (1980-02)
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how can a diary be rated as a bbok?
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 14 total.
Review Date: 1999-11-02
Review Date: 1999-11-02
the basketball diaries is nothing more than the story of one man and his hardships. There are thousands of stories not unlike Pete Carrol's and although this was well written, is is nothing more than a diary. true writing can be more respected when it is fictional, showing there is an obvious creative process. this is not creative
the basketball diaries ages 12-15
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 1999-12-03
Review Date: 1999-12-03
jim carrol's work brings you into his life of new york city and an addict's fragments of hell. his life story in the basketball diaries tells a tale very few writers could put to page in the way he has; it is a great book in which shows the raw truth on page and recommend to everyone.
CARROLL REVEALS MORE THAN MERELY HIS OLD LIFE
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 1999-11-22
Review Date: 1999-11-22
In THE BASKETBALL DIARIES, Jim Carroll not only renders easily imaginable (and easily sympathized with) adversities- insecurity, addiction, melancholy, self-loathing, fear, identity crises- to which thousands of American youths are subjected daily, but demonstrates a vast capacity for proficient writing, the sort which swallows the reader's attention like a shark might devour a minnow and holds it long after the last sentence has been read. A phenomenal work! I enthusiastically recommend it to all.
(Also recommended: CATCHER IN THE RYE, by J.D. Salinger; ON THE ROAD, by Jack Kerouac; JOHN BARLEYCORN, by Jack London; CAT'S CRADLE, by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.; THE WOMAN WHO WALKED INTO DOORS, by Roddy Doyle; BIG SUR, by Jack Kerouac.)
two thumbs up best book i have ever read
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 1999-04-05
Review Date: 1999-04-05
in basket ball diaries jim carroll captures the unbearable truth of life as a heroin addict on the streets on new york city...i was completely taken away by the events he described...his word completely mesmorized me...i was captured by his writing....his words imspire the writer in me!!!!

Championship Ball (Chip Hilton Sports Series)
Published in Paperback by B&H Publishing Group (1998-10)
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Championship Ball by Coach Clair Bee
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Review Date: 2006-09-16
Review Date: 2006-09-16
The book I read was Championship Ball, by Clair Bee. Championship Ball is about a high school basketball player named Chip. Chip is an extremely good athlete and is a starting basketball player for his high school. Everything was going great until something happened that would change Chips life forever. During a basketball game Chip got tripped up and hit the ground hard. As Chip was writhing in pain, the team trainer came out to assist him. As it turned out Chip had fractured his ankle in several places. It was pretty bad which would mean that he would have to watch the games from the team bench for the rest of the year most likely. As his team goes on without him, they are doing quite well. They are making a championship run, and they are doing quite well, and they eventually get there. Before the big championship game, Chip was begging his coach to let him play. Chip's coach is not sure if Chip is
ready to play just yet, but Chip is by far the best athlete on the team. Will Chip get to play in the big game, or will he have to spend yet another game spectating from the bench.
I really enjoyed the book because it is very suspenseful, and it is hard to put down. It is suspenseful because throughout the book the author does not tell you Chips condition in its entirety, and whether or not he will get to play in the up coming games. There was on thing that I did not like about the book and that is the repetitiveness. It seemed like every time a big game was about to unfold, the same thing happened on the court. Also every time Chip asked his coach to play, he always said no, so you kind of almost expect it.
My strongest reason for recommending this book is that it is very well put together. Also if you are into sports or you like suspense and action, then you will probably love this book because it has all of these aspects.
ready to play just yet, but Chip is by far the best athlete on the team. Will Chip get to play in the big game, or will he have to spend yet another game spectating from the bench.
I really enjoyed the book because it is very suspenseful, and it is hard to put down. It is suspenseful because throughout the book the author does not tell you Chips condition in its entirety, and whether or not he will get to play in the up coming games. There was on thing that I did not like about the book and that is the repetitiveness. It seemed like every time a big game was about to unfold, the same thing happened on the court. Also every time Chip asked his coach to play, he always said no, so you kind of almost expect it.
My strongest reason for recommending this book is that it is very well put together. Also if you are into sports or you like suspense and action, then you will probably love this book because it has all of these aspects.
Championship Ball Rocked My Court
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Review Date: 2002-01-31
Review Date: 2002-01-31
Championship Ball was a great book! It is mainly about a boy, named Chip Hilton, who goes through his junior year with a broken leg. When he breaks his leg he can't play basketball so, he becomes the team manager. At first, he thinks he will have a terrible year but, later he finds out that he has learned more about basketball with his broken leg than he ever will. He learns about friendships and coaching more in this basketball season than his whole junior year put together. Chip coaches the team all the way to the championship. That's where Chip gets the winning ball. His team tells him about what a great manager he was. That's when Chip finally realizes that he had been the greatest manager ever.
In my opinion Championship Ball rocked my court! Chip Hilton has a great group of friends. His friends never do anything bad and never put anyone down. This book has great tone. The author puts in a great sense of joy throughout the whole book. There are only about a few places that I can point out were the author has used bad tone. This is a great book for boys who want to learn about basketball and yet, there is many great examples of doing what is right. So I say, get it and see what happens to my favorite manager, Chip Hilton.
In my opinion Championship Ball rocked my court! Chip Hilton has a great group of friends. His friends never do anything bad and never put anyone down. This book has great tone. The author puts in a great sense of joy throughout the whole book. There are only about a few places that I can point out were the author has used bad tone. This is a great book for boys who want to learn about basketball and yet, there is many great examples of doing what is right. So I say, get it and see what happens to my favorite manager, Chip Hilton.
"Championship Ball" book review
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Review Date: 2006-12-15
Review Date: 2006-12-15
This fast paced sports book is jam-packed with action and has so many twists and turns that you won't want to stop reading. After losing their star center Chip Hilton, they are forced to use a rookie plus they only have 3 returning members, the Valley Falls Basketball team is sure to be an underdog.
Chip Hilton would normally be playing basketball but before this season he got hurt in a car crash and fractured his foot so he needed a brace. When the basketball season begins he still has the brace, therefore he is not allowed to play... so he becomes the team manager. During the season the team looses some players and is in danger of not making it into the playoffs.
This book reminded me of Matt Christopher's books. They are both series (Chip Hilton sports series). Matt Christopher's books are pretty straight forward, but this book has more twists so it was more fun to read.
An overall great sport fiction book that is suitable for many ages, if you like reading sports books. A great technique that the author uses is when he has the main character not be one of the players but the manager of the team. Overall I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a good fast paced sports story.
Chip Hilton would normally be playing basketball but before this season he got hurt in a car crash and fractured his foot so he needed a brace. When the basketball season begins he still has the brace, therefore he is not allowed to play... so he becomes the team manager. During the season the team looses some players and is in danger of not making it into the playoffs.
This book reminded me of Matt Christopher's books. They are both series (Chip Hilton sports series). Matt Christopher's books are pretty straight forward, but this book has more twists so it was more fun to read.
An overall great sport fiction book that is suitable for many ages, if you like reading sports books. A great technique that the author uses is when he has the main character not be one of the players but the manager of the team. Overall I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a good fast paced sports story.
These updates are wonderful
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 1999-01-09
Review Date: 1999-01-09
There's a good blend of the past and present in this book. In comparing it to the original, I like the updates that have been done without offending us older readers. The spirit of teamwork is still relevant to any age. I still get misty-eyed at the end.
Change the Game: One Athlete's Thoughts on Sports, Dreams, and Growing Up
Published in Hardcover by Mysterious Pr (1996-02)
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Changed Game
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Review Date: 2006-05-22
Review Date: 2006-05-22
This book is mainly about the life of Grant Hill and his basketball career. Grant Hill's Basketball career started in jr. high and went through high school. Grant Hill got his NBA scholarship in high school, and he now plays for the Pistons. He is not like any other basketball player. When Grant Hill does something good he doesn't rub it in the opponent's face, he just keeps playing. I think that Grant Hill is a very inspiring athlete to younger kids.
I think that Grant Hill would be a cool, and fun person to hangout with because he says in the book that he has a good personality and that he doesn't just thinks about himself or his money. He thinks about his family and his fans. Grant Hill has a very simple life outside of his basketball career. Besides all of his fans wanting autographs! When Grant Hill goes out to eat somewhere he can't eat in peace he always hast to sign autographs for someone. But other than that Grant Hill lives a simple life. Grant Hill is a very inspiring athlete to younger kids, and me!
I think that Grant Hill would be a cool, and fun person to hangout with because he says in the book that he has a good personality and that he doesn't just thinks about himself or his money. He thinks about his family and his fans. Grant Hill has a very simple life outside of his basketball career. Besides all of his fans wanting autographs! When Grant Hill goes out to eat somewhere he can't eat in peace he always hast to sign autographs for someone. But other than that Grant Hill lives a simple life. Grant Hill is a very inspiring athlete to younger kids, and me!
Change the Game book review
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2001-02-22
Review Date: 2001-02-22
Overall I thought the book Change the Game was pretty good. One of the things I liked most about the book was that Grant never talked about all the money he made. I also liked how Grant expressed his feelings about problems kids face today. However, one thing I didn't like about the book was it was sort of short. Grant also moved from one topic to the next very quickly. Other than those things the book was good.
Average book
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2000-05-19
Review Date: 2000-05-19
This book is basically about Grant's ideals that he learned from his parents. It's a very quick read and if you like Grant Hill, then I would suggest you check this out. If you aren't much of a Grant Hill fan, then don't purchase this.
The Best Basketball Biography I've Read
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 1997-12-22
Review Date: 1997-12-22
Grant Hill's book was very enjoyable, and it was very to-the-point. This was the best basketball biography I've read yet. The only problem was that it was over too soon. I finished this book way too quickly.
Hardcourt upset (A Chip Hilton sports story)
Published in Unknown Binding by Grosset (1957)
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Review Date: 2002-05-02
Review Date: 2002-05-02
This book was awesome!!! It is a very good book if you like sports books. However, it does not only have to do with sports. It shows how much Chip Hilton cares about his friend Soapy Smith. I deafinitly reccoment this book!!!
Hardcourt Upset
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Review Date: 2002-01-03
Review Date: 2002-01-03
Tre explains almost exactly how I feel about this book. Except for one subject, when Tre says that you should worry about your problems I think that in this situation you should help your friend out first. Because the two of them had been best friends since youth.
Tre's review
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2001-04-18
Review Date: 2001-04-18
Hardcourt Upset is really good sports book. Although it is sometimes hard to keep up with, it is very interesting. It starts off a little slow but when the season starts it is really exciting. The book us a good for those who like sports. Reading this book does not take very long at all. Most of the words are in this book are not hard, and the book is not hard to understand.There are many characters in this in this story. These characters are very interesting and different in many ways, but they all got along well. In this book, the lessons taught are the most meaningful and priceless examples of what is right about life that I have ever read. One of the lessons is to take care of your probems before you worry about someone else's. Almost all of the games are close and exciting. Eventhough the team had many injuries and off court problems, they still well in games and in tournaments.
Awesome
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-05-14
Review Date: 2002-05-14
The Chip Hilton series is a series of sports books. In the early books in the series a young man named Chip Hilton is in High School. Later in the series he is in college. Chip is an extremely bright young man who is also a star in baseball, basketball, and football. Chip is a leader on and off the court. These books teach children about morals and ethics.
In the previous book, called Tournament Crisis, State wins the Holiday Invitational Tournament. However, during the last few minutes of the championship game Chip hurts his knee.
This book, called Hardcourt Upset, begins where the last book left off. Chip is still injured from the tournament. He is sidelined for the first two games after the winter break. Because Chip is such a great athlete and mental leader and cant play, the team loses both these games.
Basketball however, is not his only problem. In Chip's college town of University, there have been several convenience store robberies. His best friend "Soapy" Smith is being accused of committing these crimes. Soapy is taken into custody of the police and detectives to see if the convenience store employees recognize him as the robber. Eventually Soapy gets a chance to explain that he is innocent because he was changing a tire at the time of the robberies. Chip decides to help find the people who helped Soapy change his tire.
At the next basketball game against Tech, Soapy recognizes the people who helped him. The Tech team players tell the detectives they were the ones who helped Soapy change the tire. Now the detectives must look further to find the robbers.
Chip and his pals from college agreed to watch the local convenience stores every night. One night when it was Chip's turn, he saw a man with two flat tires. When he asked the man if he needed help, he responded with a gasp as he heard some police sirens. Then he said in a deep nervous voice, "no, I'll just drive home with the two flats."
Chip thought this was very suspicious and jumped into the trunk of the car. When the driver parked the car in the garage, he jumped out and looked around. He saw a bag full of something he could not make out and got out of there. He called the detectives and they were there with Soapy in ten minutes.
When they rang the doorbell, an old man answered the door. Chip knew immediately that this wasn't the man had been driving the car. He asked, "Do you have a son?" "No, but there is a teenager who lives here." So they woke up the teenager and then asked him a few questions. After a few questions it was clear. This was the thief. He had a red wig and a mask in the garage. They also found all the money stolen from the stores.
Hardcourt Upset was an awesome book. It shows that if you think you can you will succeed in your goals. It also shows that even a small school can be a big school in some things.
In the previous book, called Tournament Crisis, State wins the Holiday Invitational Tournament. However, during the last few minutes of the championship game Chip hurts his knee.
This book, called Hardcourt Upset, begins where the last book left off. Chip is still injured from the tournament. He is sidelined for the first two games after the winter break. Because Chip is such a great athlete and mental leader and cant play, the team loses both these games.
Basketball however, is not his only problem. In Chip's college town of University, there have been several convenience store robberies. His best friend "Soapy" Smith is being accused of committing these crimes. Soapy is taken into custody of the police and detectives to see if the convenience store employees recognize him as the robber. Eventually Soapy gets a chance to explain that he is innocent because he was changing a tire at the time of the robberies. Chip decides to help find the people who helped Soapy change his tire.
At the next basketball game against Tech, Soapy recognizes the people who helped him. The Tech team players tell the detectives they were the ones who helped Soapy change the tire. Now the detectives must look further to find the robbers.
Chip and his pals from college agreed to watch the local convenience stores every night. One night when it was Chip's turn, he saw a man with two flat tires. When he asked the man if he needed help, he responded with a gasp as he heard some police sirens. Then he said in a deep nervous voice, "no, I'll just drive home with the two flats."
Chip thought this was very suspicious and jumped into the trunk of the car. When the driver parked the car in the garage, he jumped out and looked around. He saw a bag full of something he could not make out and got out of there. He called the detectives and they were there with Soapy in ten minutes.
When they rang the doorbell, an old man answered the door. Chip knew immediately that this wasn't the man had been driving the car. He asked, "Do you have a son?" "No, but there is a teenager who lives here." So they woke up the teenager and then asked him a few questions. After a few questions it was clear. This was the thief. He had a red wig and a mask in the garage. They also found all the money stolen from the stores.
Hardcourt Upset was an awesome book. It shows that if you think you can you will succeed in your goals. It also shows that even a small school can be a big school in some things.
Crane's Rebound
Published in Paperback by Aladdin (1993-08-01)
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cranes reveiw
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Review Date: 2000-03-01
Review Date: 2000-03-01
Hi.I recently read Cranes Rebound and found that it is a really great book.I am 13 and in the 7th grade and i still liked this book.It definetly inspired me to go and read more books by Alison Jackson!
This book is a great book!
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Review Date: 1999-02-11
Review Date: 1999-02-11
Crane's Reboud was a real good book! It is about boy that goes to basketball camp . a lot of things happend that are real funny . People in my class even liked it. Cheak out this other book by Alison jackson ,My Brother the Star.
This is a great book for every age.
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Review Date: 1999-02-06
Review Date: 1999-02-06
You should read Crane's Rebound. It is an exciting book! Once you start to read it you can't put it down. It's about this boy at basketball camp that keeps getting in trouble with other kids. You won't even guess what happened there. I really liked this book and that's why I gave it five stars. Kids in my class even liked it a lot.
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Review Date: 2005-05-05
Review Date: 2005-05-05
Crane's Rebound is so cool because Crane is your normal average basketball freak. He was just chosen to go to a basketball camp. His freind,Bobby, is going too. He doesn't like her much. Jake is a bully and wanted to go out with Bobby! So Crane had to make sure he wouldn't get them into any more trouble.

Ever Green The Boston Celtics: A History in the Words of Their Players, Coaches, Fans and Foes, from 1946 to the Present
Published in Paperback by St. Martin's Griffin (1991-11-15)
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Quick read, interesting, too short
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Review Date: 2008-08-25
Review Date: 2008-08-25
Dan Shaughnessy is a skilled writer with an endless knowledge of Boston sports, so this Celtics history, written nearly 20 years ago, is a fun, fast read with some interesting tidbits and quotes. But he told the entire history of the NBA's most storied franchise in less than 250 pages, and it just wasn't sufficient.
This book had been sitting in my book case for about 15 years, and as a lifelong Celtics fan looking for a light read, I finally decided to pick it up. And I'm glad I did. Shaughnessy provided some good anecdotes about the early years of the Celtics franchise and how he managed to land Bob Cousy and Bill Russell. There were also some great quotes from Auerbach, Cousy, Heinsohn, Havlicek, Bird, etc.
The problem was, I wanted more. Shaughnessy's "Curse of the Bambino," a history of the Red Sox, was also a little too short, but there were far fewer big games to describe. The Celtics had won 16 championships when this book was written, and the book was begging for more info on some of the critical series, games and moments.
So as an overview of the Celtics for those with limited knowledge of the team's history, the book is pretty good. It's an enjoyable read. But for a big Celtics fan looking to experience the major moments of the 1960s and 70s, this will barely quench your thirst.
This book had been sitting in my book case for about 15 years, and as a lifelong Celtics fan looking for a light read, I finally decided to pick it up. And I'm glad I did. Shaughnessy provided some good anecdotes about the early years of the Celtics franchise and how he managed to land Bob Cousy and Bill Russell. There were also some great quotes from Auerbach, Cousy, Heinsohn, Havlicek, Bird, etc.
The problem was, I wanted more. Shaughnessy's "Curse of the Bambino," a history of the Red Sox, was also a little too short, but there were far fewer big games to describe. The Celtics had won 16 championships when this book was written, and the book was begging for more info on some of the critical series, games and moments.
So as an overview of the Celtics for those with limited knowledge of the team's history, the book is pretty good. It's an enjoyable read. But for a big Celtics fan looking to experience the major moments of the 1960s and 70s, this will barely quench your thirst.
A NICE READ ABOUT THE CELTIC DYNASTY
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Review Date: 2004-04-11
Review Date: 2004-04-11
THIS IS A BOOK ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE BOSTON CELTICS. IT IS NOT GREATLY DETAILED BUT IT IS A MUST READ FOR ALL CELTIC AND BASKETBALL FANS. IT COVERS A SEASON BY SEASON LOOK AT ALL THE CHAMPIONSHIP YEARS AND HOW THE TEAMS WERE OUT TOGETHER. THE AUTHOR GIVE US AN OVERALL VIEW OF HOW THE TEAM WAS FOUNDED AND ALOT OF INFO CONCERNING RED AUERBACH. ALSO SOME OF THE LEAN YEARS ARE COVERED ALONG WITH SOME STORIES TOLD BY EX-PLAYERS AND COACHES CONCERNING THE CELTIC DYNASTY. VERY RECOMENDED
An excellent book!
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Review Date: 2000-05-30
Review Date: 2000-05-30
This book can best be described as an extremely long Boston Globe article on the Celtics by Dan Shaughnessy. Shaughnessy covers many tidbits in the book. Many interesting things about the old Boston Garden, Red Auerbach, and the team. Overall, an excellent read for a new Celtics fan (old ones as well).
An excellent book!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2000-05-30
Review Date: 2000-05-30
This book can best be described as an extremely long Boston Globe article on the Celtics by Dan Shaughnessy. Shaughnessy covers many tidbits in the book. Many interesting things about the old Boston Garden, Red Auerbach, and the team. Overall, an excellent read for a new Celtics fan (old ones as well).

Game
Published in Library Binding by HarperTeen (2008-02-01)
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A fast-paced, high-excitement basketball thrill ride
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Review Date: 2008-07-31
Review Date: 2008-07-31
High school senior Drew Lawson has dreams. It's difficult to have dreams in a place like Harlem. Every day Drew witnesses poverty, crime, drug and alcohol abuse, gangs and despair right outside his own home. Inside, he has loving and concerned parents, and a smart, supportive younger sister to provide a safe haven in which to develop his dreams. But it's hard to concentrate when his best friend's brother is arrested and awaiting trial. On the other hand, Drew can't hardly ignore his dream, as it runs in his blood, fills his heart and soul, and consumes his every waking moment. His dream is all about one sport --- basketball!
Drew plays the position of guard at James Baldwin Academy. The team almost made it to the regional finals in Drew's junior year. And the first half of his senior year is going even better. He had been told that the second half of the season is when the scouts and the college coaches actively start searching for talent. That is a major part of the plan in making Drew's dreams come true. He is aiming for a college basketball scholarship, and then look out NBA!
When the team meets for practice to start the second half of the season, they are in for a surprise. Two new players have joined. They are both white, neither appeared to have to try out for the team, and one of them --- Tomas from the Czech Republic in Europe --- is pretty good. The coach seems to think so as well, and starts paying a lot of attention to Tomas. This annoys Drew.
But Drew can't afford to stew about it too much, with practice every day, school work (including the challenging Othello) and basketball games. Drew also can't help contemplating life in his neighborhood, how there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of difference between him and the guy selling drugs on the corner (maybe just a few damaging choices and the lack of a dream).
Walter Dean Myers has created a fast-paced, high-excitement basketball thrill ride. His apparent knowledge and obvious love of the sport, insightful look into inner city life and superb writing talents all join together to make a memorable reading experience that is also a lot of fun. And GAME isn't just about the actual game of basketball. The book includes perceptive, thought-provoking ideas about the choices a person makes in his or her life, and the consequences resulting from those decisions.
--- Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman, author of FINDING MY LIGHT and THE BLACK POND
Drew plays the position of guard at James Baldwin Academy. The team almost made it to the regional finals in Drew's junior year. And the first half of his senior year is going even better. He had been told that the second half of the season is when the scouts and the college coaches actively start searching for talent. That is a major part of the plan in making Drew's dreams come true. He is aiming for a college basketball scholarship, and then look out NBA!
When the team meets for practice to start the second half of the season, they are in for a surprise. Two new players have joined. They are both white, neither appeared to have to try out for the team, and one of them --- Tomas from the Czech Republic in Europe --- is pretty good. The coach seems to think so as well, and starts paying a lot of attention to Tomas. This annoys Drew.
But Drew can't afford to stew about it too much, with practice every day, school work (including the challenging Othello) and basketball games. Drew also can't help contemplating life in his neighborhood, how there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of difference between him and the guy selling drugs on the corner (maybe just a few damaging choices and the lack of a dream).
Walter Dean Myers has created a fast-paced, high-excitement basketball thrill ride. His apparent knowledge and obvious love of the sport, insightful look into inner city life and superb writing talents all join together to make a memorable reading experience that is also a lot of fun. And GAME isn't just about the actual game of basketball. The book includes perceptive, thought-provoking ideas about the choices a person makes in his or her life, and the consequences resulting from those decisions.
--- Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman, author of FINDING MY LIGHT and THE BLACK POND
Getting ahead (or a Head) in the "Game".
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Review Date: 2008-03-02
Review Date: 2008-03-02
Walter Dean Myers is at his best when he's writing about basketball. His writing comes alive and seems to jump off of the page and pull you into the story, holding you captive until the final period. "Game" is no exception. This book follows in the tradition of "Hoops" and my personal favorite "Slam" which tap into the dreams and desires of urban youths. These stories tell the good, the bad and the ugly of the struggle for the socioeconomic liberation and upward mobility that basketball and other sports represent.
What is most incredible about Myers' writing is the play by play that puts you right on the sidelines. It's hard to contain yourself as the games grow intensify and there are times when I found myself ready to jump out of my seat. Cleary, Mr. Myers has the same love for the game that he infuses into his protagonists. In this book, however, Myers uses the "game" as an allegory. As the story unfolds, we realize that the "Game" the title refers too is life, not just basketball, and Drew, our hero, learns that being able to strategize, maneuver and score off the court is even more valuable than what he's able to do on the court.
"Game" is another example of Walter Dean Myers' commitment to empowering and enlightening our you. It also demonstrates Myers' ability to remain current and relevant. If you know of a boy with hoop dreams, or any dreams at all, introduce him to Walter Dean Myers. They'll forge a literary bond with everlasting benefits.
What is most incredible about Myers' writing is the play by play that puts you right on the sidelines. It's hard to contain yourself as the games grow intensify and there are times when I found myself ready to jump out of my seat. Cleary, Mr. Myers has the same love for the game that he infuses into his protagonists. In this book, however, Myers uses the "game" as an allegory. As the story unfolds, we realize that the "Game" the title refers too is life, not just basketball, and Drew, our hero, learns that being able to strategize, maneuver and score off the court is even more valuable than what he's able to do on the court.
"Game" is another example of Walter Dean Myers' commitment to empowering and enlightening our you. It also demonstrates Myers' ability to remain current and relevant. If you know of a boy with hoop dreams, or any dreams at all, introduce him to Walter Dean Myers. They'll forge a literary bond with everlasting benefits.
Good Book
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-02
Review Date: 2008-02-02
This is an interesting look at the struggle of a young high schooler (Drew Lawson)growing up in Harlem. His dream is to get out of that area and go to a Division 1 college. Midway through his senior year his coach brings in two white players from Europe who start to get a lot of playing time. Drew fills that his chances are slipping away and struggles with what he should do. Will Drews dream come true, read and find out. I gave it 4 stars because some of the words used seemed kind of hokie for the boys growing up on the streets, they sounded like something from a cheesy movie. Overall a good book though would highly recomend.
Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2008-01-29
Review Date: 2008-01-29
Drew Lawson lives and breathes basketball. He plans to use basketball as his ticket out of Harlem, and everyone knows it. The problems start when Coach "House" Hauser changes the game plan.
The Lawson family is a bit unusual for their neighborhood. Drew is lucky to have both a mom and dad living under the same roof, and although money is a struggle, both parents work. He and his sister have been raised to value life and set high goals. News from their neighborhood only makes the paper when it is bad news. Shootings, stabbings, and robberies are the usual stories, and Drew's mother frets when those stories involve young people.
The Chargers basketball team could offer Drew a chance at a better life. He is a decent player and has his sights set on playing Division I college ball in hopes of being a future NBA player. As a star Chargers' player, it just might be possible. Unfortunately, it seems that Coach House has other plans.
It is mid-season and suddenly Coach House has brought in two new players - a couple of white players. That doesn't bother Drew and his team too much until it becomes evident that Coach plans to start these new players in positions that clearly threaten Drew's game. What is Coach trying to do? Is there a method to his madness or is Drew's future at stake?
GAME is set in Walter Dean Myers' home territory in Harlem, and is filled with his trademark characters and plenty of action. Readers hear Drew's story in between bouts of realistic play-by-play basketball scenes. Myers fans as well as basketball lovers will find this a satisfying read.
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
The Lawson family is a bit unusual for their neighborhood. Drew is lucky to have both a mom and dad living under the same roof, and although money is a struggle, both parents work. He and his sister have been raised to value life and set high goals. News from their neighborhood only makes the paper when it is bad news. Shootings, stabbings, and robberies are the usual stories, and Drew's mother frets when those stories involve young people.
The Chargers basketball team could offer Drew a chance at a better life. He is a decent player and has his sights set on playing Division I college ball in hopes of being a future NBA player. As a star Chargers' player, it just might be possible. Unfortunately, it seems that Coach House has other plans.
It is mid-season and suddenly Coach House has brought in two new players - a couple of white players. That doesn't bother Drew and his team too much until it becomes evident that Coach plans to start these new players in positions that clearly threaten Drew's game. What is Coach trying to do? Is there a method to his madness or is Drew's future at stake?
GAME is set in Walter Dean Myers' home territory in Harlem, and is filled with his trademark characters and plenty of action. Readers hear Drew's story in between bouts of realistic play-by-play basketball scenes. Myers fans as well as basketball lovers will find this a satisfying read.
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"

The Heart of the Team: Life Lessons On and Off the Court
Published in Hardcover by Sasquatch Books (2006-12-04)
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good..very good
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Review Date: 2007-09-25
Review Date: 2007-09-25
This is a continuation of the movie The Heart of the Game. Bill focused on Darnellia Russell in the movie. He uses the book writing opportunity to tell the stories of some other outstanding kids.
As a high school basketball coach I am quite impressed with Bill's attitude, vision and his trust of the team. The movie and the book have changed my coaching style (I would like to think for the better). I found it a delightful and inspirational movie and book.
So if you loved the movie you will love the book. I did...so I did.
As a high school basketball coach I am quite impressed with Bill's attitude, vision and his trust of the team. The movie and the book have changed my coaching style (I would like to think for the better). I found it a delightful and inspirational movie and book.
So if you loved the movie you will love the book. I did...so I did.
Coach gets to the heart of the matter
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-05-21
Review Date: 2007-05-21
It made me cry- it made me laugh.A must-read for coaches and parents alike! Resler is a sincere, self-effacing and very humorous. When he says winning isn't the most important thing, I believe him. He is genuinely interested in the player's development as a person. He is trying to allow them to learn lessons that will carry much further than high school and basketball, and have fun doing it. His coaching style is unorthodox, but you can't argue with the results. His positive attitude,unique philosophy, and unrelenting work-ethic explains his phenomenal success. Yes, Bill, you are an outlier, but great ones never run with the pack-only ahead of it! Read the book and see the movie, too. Go, Roughriders!
Good Life Lessons
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-04-06
Review Date: 2007-04-06
A very enjoyable book. My daughter plays basketball and this helped me understand the coaches' role and view point of players. He is very insightful of how to get the most out of his players. Coaches should read this.
It's not just a game, it'd education
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2007-03-13
Review Date: 2007-03-13
I think that this is the best sports book I've ever read. I think the reason is his summation of the book in the Introduction. He says: Really, the game (basketball) alone has no worthwhile purpose whatsoever. But teaching how the game is played can show players that if they work as a group, they can accomplish things despite another group trying to prevent those accomplishments.
The book is structured around the stories of individual players. And this is about players in the whole rather than this playing. This is how you take the individual girls and make them into a team, and at the same time you make them into more responsible young adults.
It is, of course, just a sport. But more than a sport it's education. And Mr. Resler is a fine, even supurb, example of those around the country that contribute their part.
The book is structured around the stories of individual players. And this is about players in the whole rather than this playing. This is how you take the individual girls and make them into a team, and at the same time you make them into more responsible young adults.
It is, of course, just a sport. But more than a sport it's education. And Mr. Resler is a fine, even supurb, example of those around the country that contribute their part.

Heartland
Published in Paperback by Rainbow Pubns (1999-12-31)
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Fun Read
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Review Date: 2001-12-11
Review Date: 2001-12-11
The introduction of sports into the "Land" series by Jane Hale is to be expected - our whole culture is sports crazy to the level it is destructive of public education - but that's another story. Jane's story is feel-good read about children learning to deal with attraction and more grown-up emotions while having fun. The mystery element is well-handled and adds a great deal to the story.
Basketball Rules
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Review Date: 2001-06-20
Review Date: 2001-06-20
Did you know you can read the exact play from the SMSU Lady Bears vs Wichita State game where Jackie Stiles shot the three pointer and won the game in "Heartland?" Jackie Stiles was a first round draft pick and is playing now for Portland 'FIRE.' Join Thomas Scott and his friends as they attend the game at Hammonds Center on the SMSU campus. Then try to unravel the crystal heart mystery that ends up backstage at the Miss USA Pageant in Branson, Missouri. You gotta love it! It's the second book in the 'Land' series of holiday mysteries.
Heartland, the Sequal
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Review Date: 2000-08-12
Review Date: 2000-08-12
"Heartland" is the second in a series of entertaining and enlightening books for the younger set. Heartland continues the adventures of Thomas Scott, first introduced by Jane Hale in her book, "Wonderland," which was a fascinating computer based Christmas story about coming of age. Her sequal, "Heartland," is even better with more depth and understanding of the main characters. This is primarily a "Young Love" story based around Thomas Scott and an exciting girl's basketball team. The author has provided the setting, energy and realism for a wonderful story suited for all ages--especially young adults. The Jane Hale books are family oriented and filled with lessons for life. They are well suited for the best grandchildren in the world. Mine!
Cyberworld Adventures
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2000-06-16
Review Date: 2000-06-16
Thomas Scott continues his adventures into Cyberworld entanglements. Alternating between fantasy and reality, his escapades make interesting reading for young people newly introduced to Internet browsing.
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Instead of one of those cliche-ridden rebuilding years in 2003, the Shock had one of those remarkable runs that culminated with a WNBA championship, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks in a three game series.
In a brief, yet thorough chronicle of the season, author Vince Prygoski demonstrates how the Shock captivated a region that loves pro basketball. To celebrate the title, an industrial gas holding tank near I-75 was painted like a basketball with the Shock logo.
Under the leadership of coach Bill Laimbeer, the team had a little bit of the swagger from the Pistons' Bad Boys era of Isiah, Vinnie, Dennis and Joe with a nucleus consisting of 2004 Olympian Swin Cash, Finals MVP Ruth Riley, Deanna Nolan and rookie of the year Cheryl Ford. To win the Eastern Conference crown, Detroit defeated Cleveland and Connecticut.
The Sparks won game one by 12 points and seemed in control during a tight game two. Some late heroics at the free-throw line by Nolan, who smoothly drained free throws late in the contest, gave the Shock an exciting 62-61 victory. Detroit won the third game 83-78.
What made it all satisfying was it demonstrated how a true team with a great leader can cap a successful regular season with a storybook ending.