SUGGESTED READS:
By W. Reign
Let W. Reign entice you to dive headfirst into the debate of love vs. lust and skepticism vs. optimism in this collection of thought-provoking poetry. Open your mind, by inhaling this raw and uncut emotional journey communicated through her poetic expression.
By Jeremy Bhandari
Guaranteed to tap into your athletic edge, Trust the Grind, is made for sports fans and nonfans alike. Fans of professional athletes get an in-depth look at their heroes’ climb to the top; those less passionate about sports have the chance to read the secrets of success from some of the most talented people in the world. Both learn pivotal life lessons and can immediately instill these traits and habits into their lifestyle.
By Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett was one of the most dominant players the game of basketball has ever seen. He was also one of its most outspoken. Over the course of his illustrious twenty-one-year NBA career, he elevated trash talk to an art form and never shied away from sharing his thoughts on controversial subjects. In KG: A to Z, published ahead of Garnett’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, he looks back on his life and career with the same raw candor.
By Michael Konik
When journalist Michael Konik landed an interview with Rick "Big Daddy" Matthews, the largest bet he'd placed on a sporting event was $200. Konik, an expert blackjack and poker player, was no stranger to Vegas. But Matthews was in a different league: the man was rumored to be the world's smartest sports bettor, the mastermind behind "the Brain Trust," group of gamblers known for their expertise in beating the Vegas line. When Matthews asked Konik if he'd like to "make a little money" during the football season, the writer found himself seduced...
By Kevin Mitchell
An award-winning journalist and boxing aficionado recounts the story of the infamous 1995 bout between Britain's Nigel Benn and American Gerald McClellan that led to a reassessment of the sport as entertainment and of the procedures by which it is regulated.
By Mike Sielski
In The Rise, readers will travel from the neighborhood streets of Southwest Philadelphia―where Kobe’s father, Joe, became a local basketball standout―to the Bryant family’s isolation in Italy, where Kobe spent his formative years, to the leafy suburbs of Lower Merion, where Kobe’s legend was born. The story will trace his career and life at Lower Merion―he led the Aces to the 1995-96 Pennsylvania state championship, a dramatic underdog run for a team with just one star player―and the run-up to the 1996 NBA draft, where Kobe’s dream of playing pro basketball culminated in his acquisition by the Los Angeles Lakers.
By Anthony Reid
I was a witness to my trip into darkness. This collection of poetry will be my attempt to document my journey in the mental and emotional realm—from darkness to new hope. Your darkest place may lead you to your greatest blessings. The message is always keep fighting.
Musical Artist Credit: De La Soul
Song: Much More (Instrumental)