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- Publisher: HarperOne
- Number of Pages: 272
- ISBN: 0061718580
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112522668
- Release Date: June 1, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #248927 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #8102 in Biography & Autobiography (See Top 100 Biography & Autobiography Bestsellers)
- #211 in Sports - General (See Top 100 Sports - General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Longshot: How a Deaf, Polygamist's Kid Made It to the NBA" by Lance Allred to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Longshot: How a Deaf, Polygamist's Kid Made It to the NBA"Browse more products related to "Lance Allred"Publisher's noteThe NBA's first legally hearing-impaired player traces his unlikely journey from the son of a Montana polygamist to a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, in an account that describes his relationship with grandfather Rulon Allred, his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and his professional playing experiences in Europe. AnnotationHere is a multiple choice question--Lance Allred is A.) the grandson of a famous polygamist, B.) afflicted with obsessive-compulsive disorder, C.) legally deaf, D.) a former professional basketball player. The correct answer is E.), all of the above. Allred is also a fundamentalist Mormon, who had his faith routinely tested as he ricocheted around the international professional basketball circuit, playing for pennies in Turkey, France, and Spain. Most importantly for readers, Allred is a witty and talented writer, who recaps the unlikely path he took to become the first legally deaf person to play in the NBA, in one of the most inspirational and insightful sports memoirs to hit the shelves in some time. If You Enjoy "Longshot: How a Deaf, Polygamist's Kid Made It to the NBA (Okay, I'm Also 6'11") (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Longshot: How a Deaf, Polygamist's Kid Made It to the NBA (Okay, I'm Also 6'11") (Hardcover)" by Lance Allred (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Sports - General Bestsellers
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