Resilience. It’s not just the title of Alonzo Mourning’s stirring memoir; it’s the stuff he’s made of. Whether petitioning ...
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Feb 12, 2009
Tatiana
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People think I'm an unlikely NBA fan but the Miami Heat, and especially Alonzo Mourning, are wonderful. I love to watch the beauty and artistry of their play, especially Dwyane Wade's 4-dimensional moves around/through defenders, even if I usually only catch the highlights. I think Zo captivated me most of all, though, off the court. His determination and spirit are a real inspiration. His press conference after the 2006 championship win was just amazing. I can feel my spine tingling from t
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May 12, 2010
Hwarren
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Resilience by Alonzo Mourning with Dan Wetzel is an inspiring book about a NBA player Alonzo Mourning who is one of the best shot blockers of all time is forced to retire because of a Kidney disease. This book really showed me how athletes should be, not playing just for money but playing because they love the game and are hungry for a championship. When Alonzo’s doctor told him he has a rare kidney disease, Alonzo asked, “Well, will I be able to play basketball again.” At this time in the book
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Jan 12, 2012
Kevin
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Resilience was an average athlete memoir that detailed the life-story of former Miami Heat center and kidney disease survivor. Several interesting insights and anecdotes are peppered throughout the text, and Mourning's journey from transplant surgery to NBA champion is inspiring. The actual content is written at a low-level, leaving something to be desired for the adamant reader.
Oct 07, 2011
Chris
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Some people have rated this low because it was written by him and you can tell, sure you can tell, but that's a good thing. There's never a better way to read a story about someone's life than them telling you it themselves. Sure it was a bit churchie in places, and yes I skipped most of the chapter about holistic medicine, but it's a great story. To see that having a transplant doesn't have to be the end of everything, that you can go on and achieve your life long goals. It's certainly a very g
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May 24, 2011
Robert
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This autobiography of an often overlooked sports hero was no doubt a feel good read. It's so interesting to see sports headlines and stories from the news media's perspective, and then to go behind the scenes and see the thoughts that were playing out in an athlete's mind as real life was unfolding all-around them. Most know Mourning was hit with some tough breaks and life, but just as the title suggests, he never once lays down his cards and folds. Very easy read, and an enjoyable one for any s
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Jan 05, 2012
Nicholas
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Really inspires me and gives hope. It talks about fearlessness and how never to give up. Just keep fighting and trying and you will get there. This book really has a lot of feeling and emotion to it. It shows everything and what happen from even to event, it describes it very neatly and organized very well.
Sep 25, 2009
Venus
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Nothing special. I don't think he had much help with the book. It read like it was written by an athlete.
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