Longshot: the adventures of a deaf fundamentalist Mormon kid and his journey to the NBA
Disabilities, Sports and games, Biography of persons with disabilities, Biography, Sports biography
Human-transcribed braille
Summary
Allred describes his childhood in a polygamous Mormon community in Montana. Covers his dealing with hearing loss and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Discusses maintaining a high GPA and a dedication to basketball in college--despite having an abusive coach--and eventually earning a stint in the NBA. Some strong language. 2009
Title Details
ISBN
9780061718588
Publisher
HarperOne
Copyright Date
2009
Book number
5662191
Braille details for CELA title
Volumes
8
Braille code
EBAE
Braille producer
Braille International, Inc