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The Hustle: One Team And Ten Lives In Black And White (2010)

by Doug Merlino(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1608192156 (ISBN13: 9781608192151)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Bloomsbury USA

review 1: This was a fascinating book. He deals with hugely important issues--race, class, public and private education, among others. Because it's set in Seattle, I found it even more interesting. I had some trouble with his writing; he includes a lot of information about many topics and loses focus at times, so I felt it could have been more cohesive. That said, I would recommend this book to anyone who lives in Seattle, particularly those who will be sending their kids to school here.
review 2: In 1986, a white father and a black father put together a championship 8th grade AAU basketball team concentrating on playing ability. The author, a member of the team, follows the players into adult life. Lots of thought provoking race related issues. I really enjoyed this ... morebook because Kevin played with many of these players in high school. A good commentary on class, race and wealth in Seattle in the 80's. less

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