pickThis memoir has been one to remember for me. As I do not do much reading in my own time, this book provided me with both enjoyment and a better understanding of life in New York and Baltimore, as well as the life of Carmelo Anthony.
Carmelo Anthony describes his challenging come-up without a father, family members having run-ins with policemen and death, witnessing drug abuse and the effects of it on people, and finally, how basketball was his…
talon.kopp escape. I am not finished the book yet, just over halfway through it, but I can already tell that the rest of this book is going to be enjoyed thoroughly.
If you like books about celebrity‘s lives before success or about basketball players, I would recommend this one. 1y
If you like books about celebrity‘s lives before success or about basketball players, I would recommend this one. 1y
talon.kopp The theme present in this book is that of perseverance. Carmelo has gone through so many hardships, disappointments, and tragedies that his ability to get through everything and still come out on top is something no one can take away from him. From living in a broke neighbourhood with a severe reason for depression to now being on of the most influential NBA players of all time is commendable. 1y
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The point of view of this book is first person as Anthony uses “I”, “me”, and “we” while describing his life throughout - The narrator is the main character.
p.s. spine of the book got wet and soggy, so now it‘s ripped a little and stained. 13mo