Longshot: The Adventures of a Deaf Fundamentalist Mormon Kid and His Journey to the NBA

by Lance Allred

Book Overview

The Adventures of a Deaf Fundamentalist Kid and His Journey to the NBA. The powerful story of an indomitable spirit, defying the odds from the very beginning. Born near death and legally deaf from... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061718580
• ISBN13: 9780061718588
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Longshot by Lance Allred

My husband loved this book, it was written with all sincerity to the trials this young man had to go through. Wonderfully written!!!

An Inspiration, beyond basketball

What an awesome story. The author's voice really comes through, which is so impressive that he wrote it himself, as opposed to going the typical route of a ghost writer, or co-contributor. It lends a truly personal side to the story. Non-sports lovers shouldn't be scared off by this, it goes so far beyond basketball. His stories range from heartbreaking to embarrassing, but most of all detail the triumphs of the fragile human spirit. His sense of humor is dry, self depricating and sometimes almost snide. But charming and endearing nonetheless. The polygamy angle is titillating enough, but not to the point of a tattle tell-all. Great balance to that, and really facinating. I personally loved his stories of being overseas, and having to scrap in the developmental league. It gives a totally different perspective, to which you cannot help but to have respect for professional athletes. It's truly not all glamour. In the end, you left the book feeling better about yourself, like maybe, just maybe you can dare to dream. For cryingout loud, if a Deaf, Fundamentalist, Mormon Kid can make it to the NBA, anything is possible!

Inspirational, honest, and amazing!

This book was well written and exciting to read. I couldn't wait to see what he was going to say next! I laughed, cried, became mad at some of the people in his life, and was amazed as he triumphed over all odds. I recommended it to everyone, even if you aren't a sports fan you would like his honest, inspirational, and amazing story.

Amazing Journey

What an amazing journey. I've heard "Hoosiers" meets "Big Love" but I'd like to add another - "Shawshank". The ending was such a relief and felt as good as when Red and Andy finally overcome everything. Incredibly funny parts, incredibly sad parts. Just a great, great book.

Inspirational, witty, and impressive

I really enjoyed this book. It was fun to get behind the sport and see things from the perspective of an athlete who has lived such an interesting life. I was particularly impressed by the fact that Lance wrote this book himself which gives it a unique voice that is quite enjoyable. The stories he relates are always entertaining and frequently emotional. Highly recommended.