![]() I had high hopes for this book based on the acclaim it has received and the reviews I read; but unfortunately, I just did not love it. Apple is a memoir, so it is difficult for me to state that I did not enjoy the book, since it is someone's life experiences, but the writing style did not engage me. The memoir is written in verse which I normally enjoy, but this verse was not fluid and felt stilted to me. I simply never connected with the author's voice or his depiction of his life. That being said, I am very pleased this memoir was written and has received so much acclaim because it is important to hear from Native American perspectives since they are not highly represented in literature. Hearing a first person account is a bonus. This memoir recounts Gansworth's experiences being raised on a reservation and includes the history of some of his family members as well. I did enjoy seeing the photographs included within the memoir. This memoir has some high points, but it just did not engage me as highly as I had hoped. It might, however, be a great fit for you. Approximate Reading Level - 7th grade+
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![]() I have long been a Lakers fan, and when I saw the forward of this book was penned by Pat Riley, I had to give it a read. To be honest, I had not research what the book is about and only had a cursory knowledge of who Chris Bosh is, but I was pleasantly surprised with what this book has to offer. Chris Bosh writes this book as a series of letters to young athletes who are playing basketball or another sport. Through the letters he gives encouragement for struggles the athletes may well be facing as well as lesson on how to handle tough situations in sports and life. Bosh draws on his experiences coming up in basketball as well as his time in the NBA. He shares what he has learned from greats like LeBron, Kobe, and Coach K. Bosh also discusses how he has coped with leaving basketball behind with the diagnosis of a blood clotting issue he is faced with. You do not have to be a basketball player or fan to draw lessons from this book, although it might help. I would recommend this book to students who love sports and are aspiring athletes, especially if they struggle with the mental aspects of the game. Approximate reading level - 8th-12th (some mild cussing included in the book) |
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