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Off The Dribble
Maxwell Pixar baptized to the game the day he gleamed at a shotgun extended outta the trunk of a 1970'ish whip and the next thing you knew danger was everywhere. Luckily the static wasn't intended at Max because of his tender age- very likely wouldn't survived. But instead, he saved the day utilizing his ghetto instincts.
Growing up in East Oakland the deep, better know as the trenches- action packed, sun upz ta' downs. As Max grew older he begun soaking up the street knowledge and rapidly from the older siblings which surrounded him. By far his Pops eldest brother, and quit few of the hood generals, not to discredit the opposite sex who found his persona soulful, thick nearly impossible of ignoring~ engaging a taste! The tables whipped! Forcing upon him to differiante the drawning of the darts, you either with me or against me, leveling out any notions from other thirsty equations. "OTD" Off The Dribble- the series, you wouldn't
Wanta' miss!
Growing up in East Oakland the deep, better know as the trenches- action packed, sun upz ta' downs. As Max grew older he begun soaking up the street knowledge and rapidly from the older siblings which surrounded him. By far his Pops eldest brother, and quit few of the hood generals, not to discredit the opposite sex who found his persona soulful, thick nearly impossible of ignoring~ engaging a taste! The tables whipped! Forcing upon him to differiante the drawning of the darts, you either with me or against me, leveling out any notions from other thirsty equations. "OTD" Off The Dribble- the series, you wouldn't
Wanta' miss!
207 pages, Paperback
Published February 16, 2022
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October 13, 2022
I am extremely intrigued by this Novel Off the Dribble which has Max as the leading character. Max is brought up in East Oakland adopting to street life supported by his siblings and the streets. The novel expounds on street life whereas Max has no option but follow his family's regime and other people from his neighborhood surroundings. I am taken aback and loved the part him having opted his street mentality to save the day. The best thing about the novel is that Max is showered into street life by the ways of his environment of deadly consequences and his loyalty for hustling to make ends, whatever it costed! Often even risking his own freedom. Of sum, “OTD” Off The Dribble has cliff hangers unforgettably..
April 19, 2022
This novel is a masterpiece of hip-hop urban Ebonics. There's language that you must fully digest inorder gravatating the author's inferences. A must read that indeed won't leave you thirsty.
October 13, 2022
In “Off The Dribble” ("OTD"), the reader gets introduced to the American take on having a hustling mentality. The author, The Govenor, provides a unique perspective of the urban culture often associated with America's "ghetto" prerogative. As a result, readers will experience life in the ghetto as Maxwell Pixar projects upbringings from a humble beginnings to becoming a multi-talented musical producer, with such in mind, “OTD” brings out the author skill set. The Govenor he paints a story through the eyes of the book’s protagonist Maxwell Pixar growing up in East Oakland the deep. The book starts with a high note, where one understands why East Oakland is sometimes referred to as the action-packed trenches. We get to visualize a young Max being exposed to tretreches situations.. The author describes such experiences as very defining moments of a childhood of Max introduced to the cruelty of the "streets."
While his aunt survived being shot with a shotgun, Maxwell's quick thinking helped save his aunt's life as he had to think fast as infact just in time for the life-saving surgery of hers. The incident functions as a nexus point upon which Maxwell activates his street smarts. The author proceeds to structure how the protagonist developed his ghetto instincts growing up, a trait heavily influenced by examples which defines "OTD" constitutes a hood urban suspense gritty mystery based on rawness! The author pours his street knowledge into the book. The readers are exposed to the writer’s thought process through the unique language and writing style he’s created. More than often, one will need to read with a keen eye to comprehend the unique nuggets of wisdom that Govenor relays with a masterpiece “OTD” Off The Dribble has a series can’t wait to explore!
While his aunt survived being shot with a shotgun, Maxwell's quick thinking helped save his aunt's life as he had to think fast as infact just in time for the life-saving surgery of hers. The incident functions as a nexus point upon which Maxwell activates his street smarts. The author proceeds to structure how the protagonist developed his ghetto instincts growing up, a trait heavily influenced by examples which defines "OTD" constitutes a hood urban suspense gritty mystery based on rawness! The author pours his street knowledge into the book. The readers are exposed to the writer’s thought process through the unique language and writing style he’s created. More than often, one will need to read with a keen eye to comprehend the unique nuggets of wisdom that Govenor relays with a masterpiece “OTD” Off The Dribble has a series can’t wait to explore!
January 24, 2023
This is an excellent work of urban fiction that centers around young Maxwell Pixar who grew up in East Oakland, California. His story begins during his youth, as he references the days, and his life’s struggles, which he compares to basketball and uses sports metaphors throughout the book. Based on his knowledge growing up, his life is made up of four levels: the gansta, player, Mack and hustler and even as a young boy, he was always looking around, absorbing everything around him and he learned lessons that served him as he grew older. Some of these included how there are two sides to every story and the importance of getting both before forming an opinion and that ‘the hood’ needs to be openminded and optimistic in order to grow and progress.
Further, he comments on the biases and the justice system and how they effect different types of people and in multiple ways. It’s an interesting take on the judicial structures through the eyes of a young African American male. It brings out topics such as the fourteenth amendment and the issue of privacy between a detainee and his/her attorney. There’s very interesting word play, which I’m only assuming the author uses to give the story authenticity. It's a quick read and should interest readers who like urban fiction, reflected through the views of Black/African American voices.
Further, he comments on the biases and the justice system and how they effect different types of people and in multiple ways. It’s an interesting take on the judicial structures through the eyes of a young African American male. It brings out topics such as the fourteenth amendment and the issue of privacy between a detainee and his/her attorney. There’s very interesting word play, which I’m only assuming the author uses to give the story authenticity. It's a quick read and should interest readers who like urban fiction, reflected through the views of Black/African American voices.
April 10, 2023
Off The Dribble is well-written and full of advice to enhance your knowledge of surviving the struggles . “OTD” it's an original, a must read. The book reveals individual abilities moving outside the rims. It covers hustling techniques, and motivational skills. The book also provides a turblabce of criminal bias, fear, and positive thinking. It also explores love, relationships, due process and tight family developments.
The street life inner workings are interesting in Off The Dribble. The author studies the hood politics, ghetto slang, like none other. With a mythology he goes beyond play-by-play introduces four levels- the rules and goal-setting. Comparing recreational and professional lifestyles explored. The book also explores the actions of political arena’s, versus your average civilian’s. It sheds light on urban challenges.
The street life inner workings are interesting in Off The Dribble. The author studies the hood politics, ghetto slang, like none other. With a mythology he goes beyond play-by-play introduces four levels- the rules and goal-setting. Comparing recreational and professional lifestyles explored. The book also explores the actions of political arena’s, versus your average civilian’s. It sheds light on urban challenges.
March 19, 2023
In particular, the protagonist, Maxwell Pixar, stood out as one of the book's most fully realized and complex characters. Although he finds himself entangled in the dangerous underworld of East Oakland as a young boy, his natural basketball ability finally proves to be his ticket out. The author does a fantastic job of capturing the nuances of Maxwell's personality and the tangles of his interpersonal interactions. Race, socioeconomic status, and the legal system are all addressed in the book. Any reader interested in urban literature or legal dramas will benefit greatly from reading this book.
June 5, 2023
This novel it's an enticing drama script. The author skillfully combines a taste of passion, drama, and hints of a mystery to create a compelling story that keeps you hooked from beginning to end! The vibe between it's main characters sizzles off the pages, tangles you in different aspects of thoughts. With its well-developed plot and intriguing twists, the novel offers a delightful escape and into the world staring "Max Pixar" and his family's opulence and urges desires of hustling. The writings are evocative, transporting readers into a realm of intense urban rhythms with an undreamt type of romance. If you're looking for a twang hip-hop love story with splashes of ghetto "levels" trust it's a go to read!
October 15, 2022
This is a best book I have read in sometimes, I love how his content is articulated and that which catches attention for every sentence I have read through. Most importantly a visual picture like a movie has been passed out by the author by depicting Max quest for outgrowing from the hood and gaining the perfect pulse from the streets and converts it into a crafty lifestyle. Nonetheless, I would recommend this book to all and sundry.
November 17, 2022
The first sentence of this book starts off in an intriguing way. ‘‘Growing up in Oakland, California is a story itself.’’ The truth is that I am fascinated. I love Maxwell’s character all through out the book. A gun gleaming at this four-year-old at the beginning and all is rhetorical questions for this kid to God. Max has no option but to adapt to the street mentality. This book reads like a movie.
December 4, 2022
Once you start reading this book’s dialogue of a movie like conversation, you can’t even place it down. It is that story that glimmers once you set your eyes and read through the first chapter. That max quest of getting to engage, although of its distance the street life and the need to know what next lingered in my mind till I completed reading on it. This warrants a series. I could imagine someday this will make the big screens.
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April 18, 2023
Well worth a read.
An urban novel of growing up in a tough neighbourhood that makes you tougher. Having no idea about Oakland, California accents, I read this novel in a Brooklyn accent. I am in the UK. Forgive me.
And that's the thing about the novel. Written in street talk, you soon get into it, and whatever accent you read it in, you'll find the pages slipping by.
Well worth a read.
An urban novel of growing up in a tough neighbourhood that makes you tougher. Having no idea about Oakland, California accents, I read this novel in a Brooklyn accent. I am in the UK. Forgive me.
And that's the thing about the novel. Written in street talk, you soon get into it, and whatever accent you read it in, you'll find the pages slipping by.
Well worth a read.
August 24, 2023
This book it was delicious! I finished in three hours and I just couldn't stop reading it. This book had me under the table screaming in tears! Honestly i enjoyed how Maxwell and his brotherhoods got alone,. But I hated the asshole attorney security guards, but I'm glad everything worked out for the better. The Govenor knows he is rough with words. This book leaves u wanting more and it's the twist at the end that had me thinking twice. Such a book!
November 20, 2022
Perfection is a skill The Govenor adopted in this book. Everything is on the table from the start to the end. It is an oblivion worth escaping to. I love how the content is articulated by the author, it’s perfect for reader’s attention. True to say, you had mine all through this book The Govenor. All credits to this wonderful book and the author.
February 28, 2023
Meet Max Pixar. This book is a real life drama. An action packed adventure with a unique perspective. A story you will not soon forget. You get a peek into urban culture and the American Ghetto. Follow Max as he winds through life in many stages like gansta, player, and hustler. The book was very insightful and thoroughly entertaining.
March 24, 2023
This is an intriguing and superb read that will definitely keep you wanting more. Max, as defined in this book, is indeed adamant about overcoming any disparities he's up against, that's on or off the dribble. I love the author's use of sports metaphors and the style of language in this book. I highly recommend you all pick this book up. You won't regret even a second.
April 8, 2022
I don’t know what this writer’s music writing is like, but his book writing is dreadful. Hackneyed, cliched, two dimensional characters, unbelievably bad dialogues. I very definitely won’t be looking for any further content from ‘the Govenor’
October 15, 2022
A good book I would say. Everythings on the table from an outstanding author The Governor. I love his choices of words and specifically how he depicts Max’s life. Preferably, the structured metaphors, similes and the top-notch grammar throughout the books content!
November 22, 2022
I am extremely elated having decided to read Off The Dribble. It’s a perfect combination of word-play. Talk of similes, metaphors, ironical instances and the top-notch grammar. I love the storyline this novel pitches.
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November 25, 2022
This is top-tier content by an outstanding author. The storyline of this book is profound and above the bar. If there is a book worth reading it is Off The Dribble. This is definitely an awesome book!
December 4, 2022
Set everything aside. Sit on a comfy warm couch and get reading this awesome set from The Govenor. I swear you will love everything in this book. It is a book I will read once in while to always know what Max outgrown from.
July 27, 2022
Love the story line worth reading! Couldn't put it down!
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October 17, 2022
This book is super interesting. Anytime I finish on reading it I get that urge to know every single detail of Max life. I would recommend it anyone. Thankyou The Govenor. You did a super job.
October 17, 2022
It is a good book. The Govenor as the author choose his words with care. There is perfection in every line, every sentence and all in all of the storyline. I love it.
November 17, 2022
I really enjoyed how this book caught my attention from the very beginning! It followed more through beloved characters and the story line is great! Highly recommend this book!!
November 17, 2022
This book was wonderful, and I couldn’t put it down!! Thank you for giving us this ending! I just love this. Writer has god gifting skills of writing. Just a Masterpiece!!!!
January 6, 2023
Real, relatable, full of action and suspense - urban fiction done right. This story will grip you.
March 22, 2023
Five star
April 13, 2023
One amazing book, I loved reading from start to finish, this book has got the wow factor, it indeed kept my interest.
April 19, 2023
Rough and tough gangster style that is lean and mean on the streets with all the walks of life. Off The Dribble is powerful urban ghetto stories that's full of character. You gotta read this book.
April 28, 2023
Wow!
An excellent story, well done and intriguing. The author does a fabulous job of making the reader engrossed in the story. It played like a movie in my mind. Read this!
An excellent story, well done and intriguing. The author does a fabulous job of making the reader engrossed in the story. It played like a movie in my mind. Read this!
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