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Summary: Well writen book I enjoyed it dearly
Review: I was impressed with this book. It was really well writen. I recommend people to check this book out because it is surprising to what happens to Grant Hill throughout his life.
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Summary: big star but boring author.
Review: the book was slow moving and very boring the author made Grant Hill's life look bad. There was times when I almost wanted to stop reading the book. the book focused mainly on Grant Hill's coaching career. The book didn't talk much about his childhood or his NBA career. The author could have made the book a little longer by be more descriptive and not skipping threw his whole entire life. I don't really think the author really knew alot about Grant Hill.
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Summary: The story of Grant Hill through his first year in the N.B.A.
Review: This juvenile biography of Grant Hill came out after his first season in the N.B.A. in 1994-95. Consequently, instead of detailing a lot of the injuries that have plagued Hill in recent years, especially after he left the Detroit Pistons to sign with the Orlando Magic, the focus is on Hill's stellar prep and college careers as well as the promise for superstardom he showed as a N.B.A. rookie. Hill's story is also unique because his father, Calvin Hill, was a former star N.F.L. running back. Young readers will see how having a famous father, who engaged in PGAs (Post Game Analyses), not only impact Grant Hill's personality but also his decision to attend Duke University.Matt Christopher does a nice job of relating key moments in Grant Hill's career in some detail, such as the spectacular dunk he made in the NCAA championship game as a freshman or the famous pass to set up Christian Laettner's winning buzzer shot against the Kentucky Wildcats the next year. Young readers will get a sense of Hill as a scholar athlete, who never too his basketball talent for granted. The book includes black & white color photographs, mostly of Hill playing for the Blue Devils and Pistons, along with his stats and accomplishments on the court in college and the pros. This was one of the first titles in the Matt Christopher: Sports Bio Bookshelf, along with Michael Jordan, Steve Young, and Wayne Gretzky. Reading this book can certainly give young readers a sense for why it is not just Hill's talent but his character that makes him so popular with fans.
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Summary: The story of Grant Hill through his first year in the N.B.A.
Review: This juvenile biography of Grant Hill came out after his first season in the N.B.A. in 1994-95. Consequently, instead of detailing a lot of the injuries that have plagued Hill in recent years, especially after he left the Detroit Pistons to sign with the Orlando Magic, the focus is on Hill's stellar prep and college careers as well as the promise for superstardom he showed as a N.B.A. rookie. Hill's story is also unique because his father, Calvin Hill, was a former star N.F.L. running back. Young readers will see how having a famous father, who engaged in PGAs (Post Game Analyses), not only impact Grant Hill's personality but also his decision to attend Duke University. Matt Christopher does a nice job of relating key moments in Grant Hill's career in some detail, such as the spectacular dunk he made in the NCAA championship game as a freshman or the famous pass to set up Christian Laettner's winning buzzer shot against the Kentucky Wildcats the next year. Young readers will get a sense of Hill as a scholar athlete, who never too his basketball talent for granted. The book includes black & white color photographs, mostly of Hill playing for the Blue Devils and Pistons, along with his stats and accomplishments on the court in college and the pros. This was one of the first titles in the Matt Christopher: Sports Bio Bookshelf, along with Michael Jordan, Steve Young, and Wayne Gretzky. Reading this book can certainly give young readers a sense for why it is not just Hill's talent but his character that makes him so popular with fans.
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