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A walk in the woods never lies, dirk dunbar says upfront in confessions of a basketball junkie, and this autobiography by the pro athlete, humanities professor, musician, and sometime mystic demonstrates the point. I would highly recommend this book, as he lays it all out there for the. Another memoir from a gifted athlete who traded oncourt success for a needle in the arm. When the emts found me, there was a needle in my arm and a packet of heroin in the front. At basketballcrazy durfee high school in fall river, massachusetts, junior. A walk in the woods never lies, dirk dunbar says upfront in confessions of a basketball junkie, and this autobiography by the pro athlete, humanities professor, musician and sometime mystic demonstrates the point. Chris herren basketball junkie book signing megmac. Basketball junkie by herren, chris reynolds, bill traces the authors journey from a promising highschool basketball star to a recovering drug addict, describing his struggles with addiction throughout his college and nba years, his overdose, and his work as a mentor for young athletes. Last winter, herren talked about the book with columnist bob kerr and said things like. The story of herren, a massachusetts highschool basketball legend who scored a dream gig with his hometown boston celtics, is alltoo familiar. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read basketball junkie. A memoir by bill reynolds and chris herren 2011, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Herren has written a book with providence journal columnist bill reynolds entitled basketball junkie.

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Buy basketball junkie by chris herren, bill reynolds online at alibris. Chris herren is the narrator and focus of the book. Basketball junkie burlington county library system. Hes really open about being a cocky punk kid who cared about winning so his dad would be proud of him but not so much because he loved the game. I played basketball in seven foreign countries, and i did heroin in every one of them. A memoir by bill reynolds and chris herren 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Traces the authors journey from a promising highschool basketball star to a recovering drug addict, describing his. At basketballcrazy durfee high school in fall river.

Dirk dunbars confessions of a basketball junkie is a compelling read that offers a personal glimpse into the archetypal journey that we are all destined to navigatefrom the call, departure, and tribulations to the return to the place and person we are meant to be. Find books like basketball junkie from the worlds largest community of readers. This book goes into detail about the highlights of his career and into depth about how he was as a person and a player. Basketball junkie quotes by chris herren goodreads. This book is sure to touch athletes, incite seekers, and enthrall humaninterest readers worldwide. This book is about a hometown high school superstar named chris herron on his journey from fall river massachusetts all the way to the boston garden. A memoir, documenting his career on and off the court. Chris herren grew up in fall river, a small working class town in massachusetts, close to boston, where basketball was the only thing that mattered. Basketball junkie by chris herren and bill reynolds the book basketball junkie is a fantastic book it really is. Its a little bit about basketball but mostly his life story.

In this blunt, selfdeprecating memoir, herren tells his story as one of the greatest high school athletes to come out of southern new england. Basketball junkie chris herren and bill reynolds st. Basketball junkie by chris herren, bill reynolds kirkus. Martins press book by chris herren with bill reynolds, tells of herrens arduous journey from prep start. He was a basketball star who struggled with substance abuse. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Basketball junkie by chris herren, bill reynolds alibris. When i got traded to the celtics, i was so happy because i was back home and had grown up idolizing the celtics. A memoir begins here and details herrens double life, one side in the very public realm of athletics and the other outside of the spotlight, behind closed doors.

Filled with poetry and athletic anecdotes, mystical and humorous experiences, and truthseeking. When the emts found me, there was a needle in my arm and a packet of heroin in the front seat. At basketballcrazy durfee high school in fall river, massachusetts, junior guard chris herren carried his familys and the citys dreams on his skinny frame. In easygoing, familiar language that belies the depth of his knowledge, dunbar here retraces the many paths of his life as a promising nba star, a finely tuned philosopher, and a. The book is a relatively easy read and is easy to follow for the most part, although sometimes the basketball terminology can be a little hard to understand. If a book can be both anguished and celebratory, this is it. A memoir ebook written by chris herren, bill reynolds. If you read a sports book no, any book that sticks in your head longer than basketball junkie this year please let me know. Herren was heavily recruited by major universities, chosen as a mcdonalds allamerican, featured in a sports illustrated cover story, and at just seventeen years old became the central figure in fall river dreams, an acclaimed book about the 1994 durfee teams quest for the state championship. Reviewed by barry werner this autobiography details the descent of one of new englands greatest talents. His book basketball junkie is captivating and honest. Herren played basketball for durfee high school then went on to play at boston college and fresno state. Confessions of a basketball junkie published by outskirts.

His grandfather, father, and older brother had created their own sports legends in a declining city. He is a phenomenal basketball player who struggles with drug problems. Chris herrens basketball junkie is the story of what happens when a town and a family pressure a favorite son to embody their dreams, which turn out to be his nightmare. Basketball junkie by chris herren overdrive rakuten.

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I read fall river dreams and now basketball junkie. The talented guard from fall river, ma, carried the hopes of his family and his downandout town with him as he played legendary college and later pro ball. He was a nationally prominent high school basketball star from a small, hoopscrazed town who went on to play bigtime college ball and professionally in the. In his own words, chris herren tells how he nearly lost everything and everyone he loved, and how he found a way back to life. Basketball junkie by chris herren 1,223 ratings, 4.