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Summary: Deion has always been a class act
Review: I've always dug Deion Sanders.To Me he has been the Most Complete Athlete of His Time.cuz He is a Good Baseball Player&A Great Football Player.but More Importantly The Brother is Very Honest with Himself&His Surroundings.he has come full circle&has Inner Peace.this is a Great Book.
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Summary: Prime Time's Years of Slime Time
Review: Let me start off by saying I like Deion Sanders, otherwise I never would have purchased his book. And I admire the fact that the man has come a LONG way and overcome many obstacles to accept Christ into his life.
However, I do have a major complaint - well, two to be totally honest.
One, Deion seems to blame all his past problems on others. Even though Deion admits he was hell on wheels and self destructive for a time, he still doesn't take responsibility for many of his actions in this book. The time in Cincinnati, when he played for the Reds, when he got into an altercation with a security guard while he was riding around in a golf cart. Everyone knows Deion made that situation worse than it ever could have been, but in Deion's retelling of the story, the security guard provoked him. There are several more stories like this one, where Deion was involved in something that escalated because the other party in the dispute was out to "get him". I'm not going to say that everything that has happened to Deion is his fault, but let's be real - a lot of it is. I'm surprised, as a christian, that Deion hasn't stepped up to the plate and taken a little more responsibility for his past actions. I'm not judging Deion, but I must admit my disappointment.
The other problem I had with the book, and this is most likely not Deion's fault but rather the authors, is that his "escapades" are glamourized, instead of downplayed. I've read several biographies written by famous people - athletes, politicians, actors, etc - and they all are guilty of this. I understand the risk you take as a writer, explaining the past deed and attempting to unfold what happened, but doing so in a manor that is interesting to the reader. When this happens, it's every easy to glamourize the story, instead of exposing it for the bad thing that it was.
Overall, an entertaining read, albeit somewhat short to my surprise.
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Summary: Prime Time's Years of Slime Time
Review: Let me start off by saying I like Deion Sanders, otherwise I never would have purchased his book. And I admire the fact that the man has come a LONG way and overcome many obstacles to accept Christ into his life.
However, I do have a major complaint - well, two to be totally honest.
One, Deion seems to blame all his past problems on others. Even though Deion admits he was hell on wheels and self destructive for a time, he still doesn't take responsibility for many of his actions in this book. The time in Cincinnati, when he played for the Reds, when he got into an altercation with a security guard while he was riding around in a golf cart. Everyone knows Deion made that situation worse than it ever could have been, but in Deion's retelling of the story, the security guard provoked him. There are several more stories like this one, where Deion was involved in something that escalated because the other party in the dispute was out to "get him". I'm not going to say that everything that has happened to Deion is his fault, but let's be real - a lot of it is. I'm surprised, as a christian, that Deion hasn't stepped up to the plate and taken a little more responsibility for his past actions. I'm not judging Deion, but I must admit my disappointment.
The other problem I had with the book, and this is most likely not Deion's fault but rather the authors, is that his "escapades" are glamourized, instead of downplayed. I've read several biographies written by famous people - athletes, politicians, actors, etc - and they all are guilty of this. I understand the risk you take as a writer, explaining the past deed and attempting to unfold what happened, but doing so in a manor that is interesting to the reader. When this happens, it's every easy to glamourize the story, instead of exposing it for the bad thing that it was.
Overall, an entertaining read, albeit somewhat short to my surprise.
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Summary: My Review on Deion's Book....
Review: Overall, I really enjoy Deion and I was looking forward to reading his autobiography, but I have to say I was somewhat disappointed. It wasn't as 'thorough' as I thought - and his cockiness and self-centeredness really showed. I still enjoy him, and I wish him the best on his journey with Jesus.. I just pray that he's sincere.
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Summary: My Review on Deion's Book....
Review: Overall, I really enjoy Deion and I was looking forward to reading his autobiography, but I have to say I was somewhat disappointed. It wasn't as 'thorough' as I thought - and his cockiness and self-centeredness really showed. I still enjoy him, and I wish him the best on his journey with Jesus.. I just pray that he's sincere.
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Summary: FUN TO READ...LEFT ME WANTING MORE...
Review: THE BOOK WAS FUN TO READ AND VERY INTRESTING. I DID INFACT LIKE THE IDEA THAT DEION HIMSELF TOLD THE STORY. HE DIDN'T HIDE ANYTHING HE KEPT IT REAL. GOD KNEW EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS DOING WHEN HE SPARED DEION'S LIFE. THIS MAN HAS A TESTIMONY FOR YA!! IMAGINE IF MICHEAL JORDAN OR MICHEAL JACKSON TURNED THEIR LIFE OVER TO GOD. THIS WOULD IMPACT A LOT OF PEOPLE. YOU NEVER KNOW WHO GOD MAY USE NEXT. ........
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Summary: This book will show you that God is the only answer
Review: This book is a must have. Deion tells his life story and he shares all of his trials and tribulations. Anyone who reads this book will see that Jesus is the true answer as Deion found for himself. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for true meaning to life.
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Summary: The story of how Deion Sanders turned his life around.
Review: This is a must read book for any Prime Time fan. Deion has always been big-time on the field, but now he has spiritual guidance to help him. It's a great story to show others where their priorities should be.
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Summary: Writer who worked with Deion Sanders gives perspective.
Review: Throughout his 9-year NFL career, Deion Sanders has been ranked as the number one cornerback in football. He is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a standout on the teams that won the 1995 and 1996 Super Bowls. At the same time, he has also been a popular player in Major League Baseball, a participant in the 1992 World Series, and a base-stealing sensation in the Cincinnati Reds organization. In his first week in the NFL, Deion hit a homerun for the New York Yankees and scored a touchdown for the Atlanta Falcons. No one else had ever done that. But Deion found that success on the field did not translate into happiness in his personal life, and the harder he pursued his dreams the emptier he felt inside. He never used alcohol or drugs in his life--he saw what they had done to people he loved. But sensual indulgence was something else. Trying to relieve the pain, he would go after the most beautiful women he could find, almost with a sense of disappointment as he conquered each one. Eventually Deion realized he had everything this world could offer, and everything that people seem to desire, but he was desperately empty inside. With all the pressures of life crashing down around him, he decided he wanted out. And one night after a Reds game, in desperation, he swerved his beautiful black Mercedes off the highway near the Ohio River with the words of Kirk Franklin's, "Conquerors" blaring from the car stereo. "Prime Time" was anything but a conqueror, and he knew it. The suicide attempt failed, but that anguished decision eventually proved to be the first step on his road to recovery. One at a time, players and friends began sharing their experiences with him. His agent, Eugene Parker, and Mark Logan of the Washington Redskins, told him of the role that faith played in their lives. Finally, in a scene straight out of Cecil B. DeMille, Deion experienced a dramatic conversion that would be life-changing. In telling this remarkable story, Deion has incorporated material that provides a more detailed understanding of the truths he discovered, especially in the teachings of Bishop T. D. Jakes. But surrounding those three short chapters are some of the most remarkable stories I've ever read or written. The final chapter of the Deion Sanders story has not yet been told, but the journey, and the incredible story of how he came to the place where he is today, makes for one incredible adventure. -- Jim Nelson Black, Writer & Editor
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Summary: Prime Time's Quest to Christ
Review: Wow! The life and times of Deion Sanders is most definitely a most unique and touching story. Who would think that a man with so much going for himself: fame, fortune, women and much more would want to commit suicide? It just goes to show the public that material gifts don't bring happiness without those who love us in our lives on a daily basis.Due to hearing the numerous testimonies of Sanders (and others outside of pro sports and the entertainment industry) on ESPN and Christian networks, I am trying to take those extra steps to put Christ in my life full time. I must admit, I loved the non-religious Deion Sanders. He was so conceited and filled with so much arrogance, and my goodness was he entertaining! However, by seeing the new Deion Sanders, I admire him even more because it takes lots of courage to make the transformations and sacrifices he has made. I've read a little over half of Deion's book thus far, so I'm informed about part of his journey to spirituality. Now, it's time for me to read the other half of his book and get the complete story of how Deion found "The Big Guy In The Sky." Job well done by Deion and his editor, Jim Nelson Black on bringing us a most uplifting story for all readers to take part in. Finally, I just want to say: Keep doin' what ya doin' Deion and don't change. Keep safe and God bless!
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