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LeBron James A Biography
Lew Freedman
ISBN: 0-313-34361-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34361-2
184 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 2/28/2008
List Price: $35.00 (UK Sterling Price: £24.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Series Title: Greenwood Biographies
Reviews:
  • "Designed specifically for high school and public libraries, this comprehensive biography series provides an excellent resource for learning about important people in our world."
    —MultiCultural Review     12/1/2008
Description: LeBron James is simultaneously on the cutting edge of basketball greatness and as a cultural icon. Through the international exposure of the National Basketball Association and its televised games in more than 100 countries, and as a global marketing presence, the star of the Cleveland Cavaliers is rapidly becoming one of the world's most familiar faces. This biography traces the key events in the life of LeBron James during his dizzying rise to fame in high school to his emergence as the first overall pick in the NBA draft as an 18-year-old, to his carrying the underdog Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals.

Hyped relentlessly from the time he was a high school sophomore in Ohio, James has lived up to all advance billing and with his charm, smile, and extraordinary basketball skills. James' all-around talent and unselfishness on the court are the trademarks of his play that have made him one of the most feared scorers in the league, but also one of its most versatile rebounders and passers. This biography offers a well-rounded portrait James from the difficulties encountered being raised by a single mother and overcoming poverty, which at times caused the family to move from home to home. Lew Freedman of the Chicago Tribune chronicles the milestones in the life of LeBron James during his dizzying rise to fame. Also highlighted are James' remarkable endorsement deals, particularly his $90 million deal with Nike. The volume is rounded out with a timeline and a bibliography of print and electronic sources to provide suggested readings for students and sports fans alike.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword
    Acknowledgements
    Introduction
    Time Line: Significant Events in the Life of LeBron James
    Chapter 1. Beginnings
    Chapter 2. High School Days
    Chapter 3. Beyond His Years
    Chapter 4. Senior Year Basketball Circus
    Chapter 5 . The LeBron Sweepstakes
    Chapter 6. A Rookie, Not a Beginner
    Chapter 7. Red, White, and Blue
    Chapter 8. Junior Year Pro
    Chapter 9. Early Season Challenges
    Chapter 10. On a Christmas Roll
    Chapter 11. Stepping Up Time
    Chapter 12. Creating Believers
    Appendix: Career Records
    Bibliography
    Index
About the Author: Lew Freedman is a sportswriter with the Chicago Tribune. He has worked as an award-winning journalist with the Anchorage Daily News and is the author of over 22 books, including African American Pioneers of Baseball (Greenwood, 2007).
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
Greenwood Multicultural Spring 2008.pdf
Pop Culture Spring 2008.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
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