Category Review: Sports Biography/Memoir The 5-Year Plan is a well-written sports biography that takes readers on a tumultuous journey from New Jersey to Brooklyn with the New York Knicks. This book provides an in-depth look at the team's struggles and successes during this time period, including their move to Madison Square Garden and the addition of LeBron James. The author does a great job of weaving together personal stories and historical context to create a compelling narrative that is both informative and engaging. Overall, this book is a must-read for any basketball fan who wants to learn more about one of the most iconic teams in NBA history. Sugar: Micheal Ray Richardson is an excellent sports biography that delves into the life and career of former NBA player Micheal Ray Richardson. The author does a fantastic job of exploring Richardson's tumultuous personal life, including his struggles with drug addiction and legal issues, as well as his on-court achievements. This book provides readers with a unique perspective on one of the most controversial players in NBA history, and is sure to leave them with a newfound appreciation for Richardson's talent and resilience. Eighties Excess and the NBA is an entertaining sports memoir that takes readers back to the wild 1980s and the rise of basketball. The author does a great job of capturing the spirit of the time period, including the excesses and extravagance that defined the era. This book provides readers with a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to be part of the NBA during this time, and is sure to leave them with memories they will never forget. The Story of the New Jersey Nets (NBA: A History of Hoops) is an excellent sports biography that provides readers with a comprehensive history of the New York Knicks. The author does a fantastic job of exploring the team's storied past, including their move to Brooklyn and their many iconic players and moments. This book is sure to leave readers with a newfound appreciation for one of the most successful teams in NBA history. The Mozart of Basketball: The Remarkable Life and Legacy of Dra?en Petrovic is an excellent sports biography that explores the life and career of former NBA player Dra?en Petrovic. The author does a fantastic job of delving into Petrovic's personal life, including his tragic death at the age of 28, as well as his on-court achievements. This book provides readers with a unique perspective on one of the most beloved players in NBA history, and is sure to leave them with a newfound appreciation for Petrovic's talent and legacy. I Hear My People Singing: Voices of African American Princeton is an excellent sports biography that explores the lives of African American students at Princeton University during the 1960s and 70s. The author does a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of this time period, including the struggles and triumphs faced by these students as they navigated a predominantly white institution. This book provides readers with an important perspective on the role of sports in shaping social change, and is sure to leave them with a newfound appreciation for the power of athletics to bring people together. Betrayed In Nazareth - "Book I: Secrets of the Human Fall" is an excellent religious memoir that explores the life and career of former NBA player Michael Jordan. The author does a fantastic job of delving into Jordan's personal life, including his struggles with faith and family, as well as his on-court achievements. This book provides readers with a unique perspective on one of the most successful athletes in history, and is sure to leave them with a newfound appreciation for Jordan's talent and resilience. Pennsylvania Dutch: The Story of an American Language is an excellent historical memoir that explores the language and culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch people. The author does a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of this time period, including the struggles and triumphs faced by these people as they navigated a rapidly changing world. This book provides readers with an important perspective on the role of language in shaping cultural identity, and is sure to leave them with a newfound appreciation for the Pennsylvania Dutch people and their unique way of life. From Julius to Jason: The Fall and Rise of the New Jersey Nets is an excellent sports biography that explores the history of the New York Knicks during the 1970s and 80s. The author does a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of this time period, including the team's move to Madison Square Garden and their many iconic players and moments. This book provides readers with a comprehensive history of one of the most successful teams in NBA history, and is sure to leave them with a newfound appreciation for the Nets and their storied past. Overall, these sports biographies and memoirs provide readers with a unique perspective on some of the most iconic figures and moments in sports history.