LeBron James: The Rise of a Star

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Summary: Captured
Review: David Lee Morgan, Jr. captured the ups and downs of a young talented athlete growing up in today's world. Living in the same town as LeBron and documenting each step of the way on LeBron's journey to the NBA; David Lee did an extraordinary job of writing this story.

Rating:
Summary: Captured
Review: David Lee Morgan, Jr. captured the ups and downs of a young talented athlete growing up in today's world. Living in the same town as LeBron and documenting each step of the way on LeBron's journey to the NBA; David Lee did an extraordinary job of writing this story.

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Summary: LeBron James: The Rise of a Star
Review: I am not a true sports fan or a reader of sports history or biography so my review comes with no past experience. I truly enjoyed the book and thought it was well written. It was informative and yet entertaining. Not only did Morgan capture LeBron's past but gave the readers a glimpse into how his character was built and what we could possibly look for in the years to come. Congratulations to Morgan on a well-written book!

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Summary: LeBron James: The Rise of a Star
Review: I am not a true sports fan or a reader of sports history or biography so my review comes with no past experience. I truly enjoyed the book and thought it was well written. It was informative and yet entertaining. Not only did Morgan capture LeBron's past but gave the readers a glimpse into how his character was built and what we could possibly look for in the years to come. Congratulations to Morgan on a well-written book!

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Summary: ohio's best sportswriter & basketball player in 1 book!!
Review: I live in Dallas,Tx and when it comes to basketball I hear 2 things: 1- Dallas Mavericks; 2- Lebron James. I was fortunate to find this book in Dallas,Tx and I judge books by how long it takes to read. This book falls under the term used on Lebron - "CAN'T MISS". It was a non stop read that resulted in my wife yelling at me for not doing my chores over the weekend. My wife began an investigation as to what I was doing. She soon discovered that the book was too good not to read after viewing the pictures. I am proud to report that she read her first sports book at the tender age of 34. There is hope? Being a media magnate for years - I've been able to see more media and athletic talent than Terry Pluto & Jim Gray would ever dream of: you simply have Ohio's best sportswriter in David Morgan and Ohio's best basketball player in Lebron James in 1 book. That combination makes it an easy choice to buy the book.

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Summary: A great book!!
Review: I met David Lee Morgan, Jr. at a recent book signing. I took the book home and finished it that day. It is a beautifully written story of a young man with truly exceptional ability and talent! Morgan's insight into this young star's life and development provide an honest and touching account of LeBron's rise to stardom.
I highly recommend this book for all ages. It is both inspiring and heartwarming, and underscores what success really is...a combination of outstanding attributes, values, love and concern for others, and a support system of family, friends and mentors. I hope Morgan writes a sequel!

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Summary: Great insight on the NBA's newest savior...
Review: In this book you found out the "real" story of a young star whom along with his friends and family strived to become a great person and an inspiration to young kids everywhere. You find out some pretty rough things in the book also such as his grandmother passing on christmas morning and the strength it took for Gloria and Eddie not to let him know so he could have somewhat of a normal christmas morning. How a great family like the Walkers took LeBron in and made him one of their own. The important turn around between fourth and fifth grade. The roles of Sian, Willie, Dru III and Romeo and how it was destiny for Willie to be a part of the fab five. Just an all around terrific read. Great flow and it really keeps your interest !!! GREAT JOB MR. MORGAN...

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Summary: The personal touch does it
Review: Knowing and living around a star before they are a star provides insights and a sense of who a person really is better than can anyone who only becomes acquainted after stardom hits the public eye. That is what David Morgan has uniquely contributed to the understanding of who LeBron is. Morgan was personally selected by mom Gloria for the privilege of writing LeBron's story because she expected him to be fair to the family. He was also a known commodity because he was a local sportswriter and followed LeBron's career before he was King James. Morgan was given access to the stories of family members so that he could speak from their unique vantagepoints. He has done that very well, but he has also balanced those positions with perceptions of the people with whom they came in contact, which were not always the same. This book helps us begin to understand how such a talent could be developed from what society might consider the most adverse of circumstances to the maturity and grounding we have seen so far from this young athlete. The extent of the extended family influences are clearly evident and truly amazing. My hope is that David Morgan continues his relationship with the James family, that they continue to trust him with their confidences, and that he writes more to help us learn further about the importance of mentors and models in the growing years of our youngsters.

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Summary: The personal touch does it
Review: Knowing and living around a star before they are a star provides insights and a sense of who a person really is better than can anyone who only becomes acquainted after stardom hits the public eye. That is what David Morgan has uniquely contributed to the understanding of who LeBron is. Morgan was personally selected by mom Gloria for the privilege of writing LeBron's story because she expected him to be fair to the family. He was also a known commodity because he was a local sportswriter and followed LeBron's career before he was King James. Morgan was given access to the stories of family members so that he could speak from their unique vantagepoints. He has done that very well, but he has also balanced those positions with perceptions of the people with whom they came in contact, which were not always the same. This book helps us begin to understand how such a talent could be developed from what society might consider the most adverse of circumstances to the maturity and grounding we have seen so far from this young athlete. The extent of the extended family influences are clearly evident and truly amazing. My hope is that David Morgan continues his relationship with the James family, that they continue to trust him with their confidences, and that he writes more to help us learn further about the importance of mentors and models in the growing years of our youngsters.

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Summary: God Bless LeBron
Review: LeBron James has added sparkle and excitement to the world of professional sports with his incredible skills and good-natured attitude toward all the hoopla. I was happy to read about his childhood -- even though it was difficult, LeBron managed to keep his focus on his love of basketball. I was interested in how his life has unfolded so far and I look forward to following his career and wish the best for him always. David Lee Morgan, Jr. knows his subject well and has written a respectful yet interesting book about LeBron.