Dr. J
Books | Biography & Autobiography / Sports
4.3
Julius Erving
Karl Taro Greenfeld
An honest, unflinching self-portrait of the basketball legend, told in Julius "The Doctor" Erving's own voice. "A terrific memoir by a man worthy of one." — Sports Illustrated With his flights of improvisation around the basket and his towering Afro, Julius Erving became one of the most charismatic (and revolutionary) players basketball has ever known. But while the public has long revered this cultural icon, few have known the double life of Julius Erving. Dr. J explores the inner world of the nearly perfect player and the imperfect man—and how he has come to terms with both. "A deeply personal and almost shockingly honest book." — New York Daily News "There's enough basketball here to keeps fans interested, but the book isn't really about what happens on the court. It's about a thoughtful man who, for a time in his youth, was a famous athlete. A rewarding reading experience." — Booklist "The NBA's most transformative player submits an unusually revealing autobiography." — Kirkus Reviews
AD
Buy now:
More Details:
Author
Julius Erving
Pages
611
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published Date
2024-02-27
ISBN
0062188038 9780062188038
Community ReviewsSee all
"Dr. J is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He has always been one of my favorites. This book gave me a deeper insight on the man that is partly responsible for changing how the game is now played. At first I cringed when I heard him admit his faults. However; that cringe soon turned to respect for being transparent enough to admit his weaknesses and the lessons learned from those moments. I enjoyed the book, while not a masterpiece, it was certainly appreciated. I learned a considerable amount about the ABA. I was sad when the book ended. Before there was a Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or LeBron James...there was Dr. J."
Korinthia Miller