Coaching Ira

By Adam D. Shandler

Back in 1979, Ira Korbman had it all going for him. He was an honors student on his way to Yale and possibly a career in surgery. But when he missed the two free throws that could have won his team... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401041728
• ISBN13: 9781401041724
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Outing Jon Diskin

Adam Shandler is a great author, and the PRIDE of Livinston High School...For the record Adam never chose to try out for the High School basketball team because he was to busy becoming more intelligent, so he could do better things like write this book...I myself earned 3 Varsity Letters for the basketball team at Adam Shandler's High School, and I know for a fact that Jon Diskin, while excelling at Tennis, never made the High School basketball team, not even as a Freshman, on the Freshman team....Sorry Jon, the truth hurts...Keep up the good writing Adam--Sandman

Excellent book!!!

This book is a must read. For a person that does not get a chance to read many books, this book was an easy and enjoyable read. In fact, once I started I could not put the book down. The author, Adam Shandler, writes a wonderful story which presents a lesson to be learned and shares it in a humorous fashion. I recommend this book 100% to anyone that wants to who enjoys reading about sports (basketball) and who would like to experience a great laugh.

Amazing Read!

This is an incredible book. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. It was well-written, funny, and very enjoyable. It is appealing to all sports fans and youth group attendees. The characters were well-developed and likable. Adam Shandler is an amazing writer. I can't wait to see more of his books on the stands!

Great book!!

This book is a great read, and is both highly entertaining and very funny. It really captures the essences of being a teenager (especially the Chicken House chapter...read the book to see what I'm talking about!) and playing competitive sports. The characters are, for the most part, highly realistic and well developed. I never played USY basketball (in fact, I'm not sure that I even heard of it when I was in high school - maybe they don't have it here in Texas), but after reading Coaching Ira, I sure wish I did!

Excellent Read!!!

This book rocks!!! What a great story and an easy, enjoyable read. Whether you like sports or not, you'll enjoy it. Plus, a great gift for that sports fan.