Basketball Junkie
Basketball Junkie
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
Beta288
Book • Nonfiction
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EducationNew England • 1990s
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Sports2011
Adult
18+ years
810L
Super Short Summary
Basketball Junkie is a memoir by Chris Herren and Bill Reynolds, chronicling Herren's journey from being a star basketball player to grappling with substance use. The book explores his struggles, the impact of addiction on his life and career, and his path to recovery. It highlights resilience and the challenges of overcoming personal demons.
Melancholic
Inspirational
Challenging
Unnerving
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Basketball Junkie by Chris Herren and Bill Reynolds offers a raw, authentic account of Herren's rise and fall in basketball due to addiction. Reviews praise its candid narrative and inspirational message of redemption. However, some feel it focuses heavily on substance abuse over career highlights. Overall, it's a compelling read that resonates emotionally with audiences.
Who Should Read Basketball Junkie?
A reader who enjoys Basketball Junkie likely has an interest in sports, particularly basketball, and personal redemption stories. Fans of memoirs like The Breaks of the Game by David Halberstam or Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger, which blend sports with personal and social issues, will appreciate this candid narrative.
2,034 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Book • Nonfiction
•
EducationNew England • 1990s
•
Sports2011
Adult
18+ years
810L
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