Only the Strong Survive
Allen Iverson & Hip-Hop American Dream
Larry Platt
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Description
Part sports star, part antihero, part hip-hop icon, Allen Iverson has managed to cross over into the mainstream of American culture -- without compromise. Defiantly tattooed, with his hair in cornrows, the six-foot Philadelphia 76ers point guard is one of the most recognizable and controversial stars of the sports world. His meteoric rise from a troubled childhood in the ghetto to NBA superstardom has been marked by five straight playoff appearances, including a finals berth in 2001 and an MVP award. From his rap sheet to his rap album, fans and journalists alike hound his every move. But never before has a biographer presented a full portrait of this complicated and intensely private star -- a man whose loyalty to his family, the streets, and his friends trumps any other concern. Filled with exclusive interview material and unprecedented access to many of Iverson's inner circle, Only the Strong Survive is the first in-depth look at the truth behind this newly minted legend.
Publishers Weekly Review
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Customer Reviews
Real
This book was great! I love iverson. This was great to learn even more about him. Plus this book was real, so much information just how it was. Good use of insight, and many other things. Loved this book!
Sixers for Life
Love this book a must read for b-ball lovers
Only the strong survive
One of my best reads

- $8.99
- Category: Biographies & Memoirs
- Published: Oct 13, 2009
- Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
- Seller: HarperCollins
- Print Length: 272 Pages
- Language: English
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