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Author: Dan Grunfeld ,
Ray Allen
Publisher: Triumph Books
Imprint: Triumph Books
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.467kg
ISBN: 9781637270974
ISBN 10: 1637270976
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 February 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
Through a series of remarkable stories about his family and his own personal experiences, Dan Grunfeld shines a light on basketball's unique ability to unite people of all backgrounds. Prepare to be moved and inspired by the powerful reflections he shares in this book. Adam Silver, NBA commissioner Ernie Grunfeld and I did special things together on the basketball court. I now know how truly extraordinary his journey was on and off the floor. This book is a profound and inspirational reminder of why you should never give up. Bernard King, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, four-time NBA All-Star Once I started to read this book, I couldn't put it down. It's a true story that showcases the best of America and the human spirit. I highly recommend this book. Wolf Blitzer, CNN anchor and host of The Situation Room Ernie is a hero to the Jewish community and basketball fans worldwide. I'm sure basketball saved Ernie in many ways, as it did for me. His legacy will always be about family and a will to succeed no matter what was in front of him. Nancy Lieberman, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, two-time college player of the year This story is the embodiment of the American Dream. It shows why we should never stop fighting and never give up. Ray Allen, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, two-time NBA champion Multisensory descriptions, as of the pain of torn ligaments, the sound of fans yelling, and the all-encompassing delight of Grunfeld's grandmother's Hungarian food, help to make the prose beautiful and nuanced. Grunfeld weaves his Jewish heritage and linguistic understanding into the book with a strong grasp of historical context. Foreword Reviews This heartfelt debut is a sincere reflection on the Jewish experience. Booklist
Author Information
Dan Grunfeld was a two-time Academic All-American as a member of Stanford University's men's basketball team. He played eight professional seasons in top leagues around the world, including a year in Germany, three in Spain, and four in Israel, with a brief stint in the NBA for the New York Knicks. Grunfeld received his MBA from Stanford, and his writing has appeared in outlets including Sports Illustrated, Huffington Post,Jerusalem Post, and SBNation. Ray Allenplayed 18 seasons in the NBA, earning 10 All-Star designations and two NBA championships.
