The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life
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AlbakiReads Editorial A basketball-framed collection of encouragement and personal principles
A basketball-framed collection of encouragement and personal principles
Using the language and imagery of basketball, Kwame Alexander organizes 52 rules around ambition, resilience, and pursuing a meaningful life. The book pairs the author’s personal stories of obstacles and successes with photographs by Thai Neave and quotations from prominent athletes and public figures, including Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd, Steph Curry, Nelson Mandela, and Michelle Obama. As a companion to The Crossover, it extends that novel’s sports-centered world into nonfiction, presenting short-form guidance and examples meant to spark reflection on goals, perseverance, and self-belief.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Teens and young adults seeking motivational nonfiction
- Fans of The Crossover and basketball-centered books
- Readers interested in athletes’ and public figures’ perspectives on resilience
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AmbitionPerseveranceSelf-beliefBasketballPersonal growth
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Book Overview A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+!What can we imagine...
A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+!
What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives?
Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd, Steph Curry, and Michelle Obama. Kwame Alexander also shares his own stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this motivational and inspirational book for readers of any age and for anyone needing a little bit of encouragement.
You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 176 | Language: English | Publisher: CLARION BOOKS | ISBN: 006328877X
FormatPaperback
Pages176
LanguageEnglish
ISBN006328877X
EAN9780063288775
PublisherCLARION BOOKS
Publication Date2023-02-14
EditionReprint
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.71 Pounds
Length8.2 Inches
Width5.4 Inches
Height0.6 Inches
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