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Hoop Dreams was probably one of the best books I have ever read. I do not think I would have liked it so much if it hadn't
been based on a true story. This book is about two inner city kids from Chicago who aspire to play in the NBA. Although the
odds aren't in their favor they still live for basketball. Without basketball those two boys would have nothing to them. Ben
Joravsky does a great job of telling the story and showing all the problems these boys faced in there own proper lives. If
it wasn't for basketball, they probably would be out on the street trying to make a living. Throughout the story, you feel
as if you get closer and closer with the characters and since it's spanned out over four years, it's as if they are growing
and maturing right in front of you. Listening to Arthur's part of the story always kept me amused because he's a funny kid
that everybody seems to like. William's story is focused more on the St. Joseph basketball team because that's pretty much
all he cares about. This book was definitely a great read and I endorse it to anybody who likes books. I would like to recommend
this book to ANYBODY that just need an inspiring push, well then my friend---stop looking because the answer lies in the book!
Not just sports books either because this book goes beyond the boundaries of sports and is a compelling story about two inner
city kids who defied the odds.
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