The odyssey of michael jordan first edition by greene, bob 1995 hardcover on. It is a twoyear odyssey, covering jordans daily life, with greene following, hanging and talking with him during that time. Michael jordan, in full michael jeffrey jordan, byname air jordan, born february 17, 1963, brooklyn, new york, u. And all his books like rebound are great books to read. Thank you for watching my top 10 list of michael jordans career plays. He would practice every day to acomplish his goal of playing profesional basketball. Follow the life of basketball legend michael jordan, one of the worlds most recognizable athletes and living brands, inside this engaging and balanced biography. Michael jordan the rim attack michael jordan basketball.
While he almost does it and falls short many times. Michael jeffrey jordan born february 17, 1963, also known by his initials mj, is an american former professional basketball player and the principal owner of the charlotte hornets of the national basketball association nba. Follows nba star michael jordan for two years, beginning with the murder of his father, continuing through his retirement from basketball, his short baseball career, and his shaky return to the chicago bulls. Greene has written books on subjects including michael jordan, alice cooper, and u. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Michael jordan is a former american basketball player who led the chicago bulls to six nba championships and won the most valuable player award five times. The book is about michael jordan growing up with no father and how he has to grow up with no dad and be one of the best basketball starts athletes. The book is amazing so far im in 83 pages in the book. The ebook price for the company of demons has been reduced to. The odyssey of michael jordan from the worlds largest community of readers.
The odyssey of michael jordan by bob greene 19951101 hardcover january 1, 1656 by bob greene author. This book is about michael jordans life on the court and at home. Rebound is the story of michael jordans personal journey he went through after winning three straight nba championships from 1991 to 1993. A sequel to bob greenes book on michael jordan, hang time, beginning from the day jordans father was murdered, to his professional baseball tryouts, to his return to basketball. The odyssey of michael jordan by bob greene 1996, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Michael jordan won nba defensive player of the year award in 198788. Michael jordan reached 10,000 points for his nba career on january. The odyssey of michael jordan this book is about how michael jordan switched from basketball to baseball when his father was murdered. In this candid biography sports god michael jordan discusses the remarkable journey his recent life has taken. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Greene, author of hang time, gives us the remarkable second chapter in the michael jordan story, beginning with the day jordans father was murdered and following. Michael dad was killed and thrown in a swamp in south carolina in 1993. Bob greene follows nba star michael jordan for two years, beginning with the murder of his father, continuing through his retirement from basketball, his short baseball career, and his shaky return to the.
Bestselling author bob greene was there with jordan every step along the way. Espn is set to air the first two parts of its 10hour the last dance documentary about michael jordan and the 1998 bulls on sunday, so a basketball world starved for games has spent the. The life explores both sides of his personality to reveal the fullest, most compelling story of the man who is michael jordan. For those of a certain age, michael jordan is an icon, a marvel who dominated headlines in the 1980s and 1990s. The doug collinscoached bulls moved michael jordan to point guard down the stretch of the 198889 season, and the results were terrifying. Remembering sam smiths scandalous, detaillaced, seemingly impossible chronicle of michael jordan and the chicago bulls in.
Recounting the eventful and successful stint with michael jordan and co. After winning 3 mvp awards and leading the chicago bulls to 3 consecutive national basketball. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The odyssey of michael jordan audiobook, by bob greene.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In this prequel to newbery awardwinning the crossover 2014, alexander revisits previous themes and formats while exploring new ones. The book tells you how he grew up and how much he loved the game of basketball. Thus is a story that leads you on a path with one of the greatest sports icons that while grieving the loss of his father tries to fill that void by fulfilling a childhood dream. Michael jordans 69point, 18rebound game its throwback thursday so lets throw it back to 1990 when michael jordan set.
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Greenes rebound does dispel the mystery as to why michael jordan quit basketball to play baseballhe really likes baseballand why he quit baseball to play basketball again. The odyssey of michael jordan first edition by greene, bob 1995 hardcover. Here is his detailed, intimate chronicle, rich with the sound of jordans own voice in long and. He played 15 seasons in the nba, winning six championships with the chicago bulls. An eminently satisfying story of family, recovery, and growing into manhood.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Lazenby draws on his personal relationships with jordans coaches. Beginning with the day jordans father was murdered, and stretching through a twoyear odyssey across the american landscape, rebound is the story of the worlds most famous athletes personal journey in search of himself. Iucat is indiana universitys online library catalog, which provides access to millions of items held by the iu libraries statewide. If you enjoyed this video, please leave a like, subscribe, and comment a recommendation on which nba player you want me. That book ended with jordan establishing himself as the undisputed greatest basketball player of all time. The 5 craziest trade offers for michael jordan nearly.
Hear a living legend speak about his incredible odyssey as an athlete and a human being. He led the national basketball association nba chicago bulls to six championships 199193, 199698. It tells youhow he got his 3 championship rings and how hard he worked to get them. Any book or anything with michael jordan is great because he is the best of all time. He is only player to win the award while averaging over 30 ppg 35. Get the best deals on michael jordan book when you shop the largest online selection at. It is sort of a followup to another book by greene, hang time.