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Title: Sunrise on the Sierras: California route 395 leads you to natural hot springs, ghost towns and dramatic scenery on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada.
Author: John Lander
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Camping Life (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Ehlert Publishing Group
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Page: 22(5)
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He has been called the best high school basketball player ever.
He made the cover of Sports Illustrated as a junior, was featured on national television, and signed more than $100 million in promotional contracts before the end of his senior year. He became the no-doubt-about-it No. 1 pick in the NBA draft right after high school graduation.
Why the big fuss over LeBron James?
The odds were against him from the start. Born in poverty to a 16-year-old single mom, without a stable home for the first decade of his life, LeBron could have become just one more scarred product of a rough childhood in the projects.
Instead, he became the darling of the sports world—and he plays the part well.
Sportswriter David Lee Morgan, Jr. covered the phenomenon for the Akron Beacon Journal and had frequent access to LeBron and his family, coaches, teammates and best friends. He witnessed firsthand the exceptional plays on the basketball court. But he also saw LeBron develop the surprising poise with which he handled the pressure, the scrutiny and criticism, that arrived with the early onset of fame—as a circus-like atmosphere descended on this talented kid and his small parochial school in Akron, Ohio.
In this book, Morgan gives an inside look at the rise of basketball's hottest prospect, poised at the brink of superstardom. It's a story for any fan who wants to get to know LeBron better, and for anyone curious about how a high-school basketball phenom is made.
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Typical pro athlete biography.......2007-01-22
David Lee Morgan, Jr. has incorporated a unique view in The Rise of a Star: LeBron James. Morgan has followed LeBron James basketball career from the beginning. Morgan covered James high school career for the local Akron paper, and was given the inside story by LeBrons family, friends, coaches, and teammates. Morgan has gotten to know and love the James family, and was there to watch LeBron grow from his high school youth, into the NBA star he is today. In this novel, Morgan provides a unique view into the rise of LeBron James, shown by no other writers. He gives an inside look on one of the greatest high school basketball players, on the brink of fame and stardom.
But what was the big deal about one high school basketball player from Akron, Ohio?
From the start, the odds were against him. LeBron was born into poverty to a single mother. He had no permanent home for his early years and grew up in a continuously unstable environment, due to financial trouble and constantly moving.. Through these hardships, LeBron excelled in many aspects of his life due to his determination and hard work. He worked hard at home and in school, and especially shined out on the basketball court. LeBron became one of, if not the leading high school basketball players in the country. With this, LeBron handled the criticism, stress, and pressure with composure and dignity. After his success in high school, LeBron became the #1 draft pick of the NBA in 2003. King James was to be born.
This book was a decent read. It was good in that it was not focused on scores and statistics. The novel just tells about how a young, typical teenager rises to basketball stardom. Another plus to this book in the sections of colored photographs which help to further explain LeBrons ascend to fame.
The biography also had some problems. The book seems to make LeBron out to always act in good conduct, excellent behavior, and be a nearly perfect young man. He is apparently not responsible for any of the actions and events he is criticized for, and is loved by practically everyone. LeBron is also made out to have such a difficult childhood and upraising, which seems to be the same for every professional athlete ever! So he had a single mother and moved a lot, suck it up! I mean come on; his childhood couldn't have been too bad if he turned out that well. The novel just makes LeBron out to have such a hard and difficult life, but fight through it to stardom; which is a load of crap. What a typical biography of an athlete.
LeBron could be compared to many other characters from various novels. One such example is from To Kill a Mockingbird. In TKAM, a lawyer named Atticus Finch must defend a black man in court. This man, named Tom Robinson, is accused of raping a young white woman. Atticus is criticized by the community for standing up for the black man, but Atticus faces the attacks and fights as hard as he can to save the life of the innocent man. In The Rise of a Star: LeBron James, LeBron works hard through school and basketball, battling the intense pressure and criticism along the way. He could have just relaxed and taken the easy route through school, but LeBron works hard to become the success he is today.
This book holds little social value. This book was merely constructed to show the amazing rise of LeBron James. If there is a small portion of social value in this book, it is to show society that no matter the odds, if you fight and work hard enough, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.
This book receives three out of five stars. It was an ok read, but some of the content I thought was a lie and a bunch of bologna. I would not recommend this book, but for those who insist on reading it, this book would be most appropriate for kids ages sixteen and younger. Any reader older than this will just find it dull. This book is not for the die hard basketball fans, just for those who are interested in an overview of one young talent and his rise to basketball fame.
well worth the trip for everyone.......2006-08-16
My Dear Mr. Morgan, I can't thank you enough for writing the definitive book on the phenom that is LeBron. I learned so much about him, his friendships, his ability to overcome so many obstacles, and because of your book, I can't wait to see what the future holds for him. After reading your book, I was fascinated enough to catch the rest of his games, and have learned much about basketball and life from LeBron. My favorite passage is about Sr. Night. I have read this warm, sensitive passage several times, and never fail to cry when I read it. I have found the book to be a great read for all ages, and as a middle-aged woman who knew nothing about basketball before I read this book, I found that through LeBron and this book, I have learned that through basketball, you learn about life. How is that? Read the book and find out. I am eagerly looking forward to your next book, and thanks again, for the trip!
A Person of Interest.......2006-07-03
I purchased this book to encourage my middle/high school special education students to read. I must admit that when I first added the book to the classroom library all the students did was look at the pictures, but eventually they began reading and became hooked. The best way to get reluctant readers to read is to find a book that interests them. This book really caught on!
ohio's best sportswriter & basketball player in 1 book!!.......2003-12-27
I live in Dallas,Tx and when it comes to basketball I hear 2 things: 1- Dallas Mavericks; 2- Lebron James. I was fortunate to find this book in Dallas,Tx and I judge books by how long it takes to read. This book falls under the term used on Lebron - "CAN'T MISS". It was a non stop read that resulted in my wife yelling at me for not doing my chores over the weekend. My wife began an investigation as to what I was doing. She soon discovered that the book was too good not to read after viewing the pictures. I am proud to report that she read her first sports book at the tender age of 34. There is hope? Being a media magnate for years - I've been able to see more media and athletic talent than Terry Pluto & Jim Gray would ever dream of: you simply have Ohio's best sportswriter in David Morgan and Ohio's best basketball player in Lebron James in 1 book. That combination makes it an easy choice to buy the book.
Amazing.......2003-12-27
This book was unbelievable. David Lee Morgan Jr. is a mastermind. He captured every angle of LeBron's young life. The book was a pageturner from the very beginning when LeBron held a basketball for the first time right up until the announcement for the number one pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. Every time you turned the page something new and interesting immediately jumped out at you. The book also includes many color photos of LeBron which follow along with the storyline. If you're looking a book about LeBron James then this is the book for you.
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LeBron James: The Rise of a Star
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In this fast-paced information age, how can Americans know what's really important and what's just a passing fashion? Now more than ever, we need a source that concisely sums up the knowledge that matters to Americans -- the people, places, ideas, and events that shape our cultural conversation. With more than six thousand entries,The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy is that invaluable source. Wireless technology. Gene therapy. NAFTA. In addition to the thousands of terms described in the original Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, here are more than five hundred new entries to bring Americans' bank of essential knowledge up to date. The original entries have been fully revised to reflect recent changes in world history and politics, American literature, and, especially, science and technology. Cultural icons that have stood the test of time (Odysseus, Leaves of Grass, Cleopatra, the Taj Mahal, D-Day) appear alongside entries on such varied concerns as cryptography, the digital divide, the European Union, Kwanzaa, pheromones, SPAM, Type A and Type B personalities, Web browsers, and much, much more. As our world becomes more global and interconnected, it grows smaller through the terms and touchstones that unite us. As E. D. Hirsch writes in the preface, "Community is built up of shared knowledge and values -- the same shared knowledge that is taken for granted when we read a book or newspaper, and that is also taken for granted as part of the fabric that connects us to one another." A delicious concoction of information for anyone who wants to be in the know, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy brilliantly confirms once again that it is "an excellent piece of work . . . stimulating and enlightening" (New York Times) -- the most definitive and comprehensive family sourcebook of its kind.
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This was a hard book to find in local stores.......2007-10-18
The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy was a required dictionary which I could not fine in several of the local stores. I was helping my Granddauhter purchase her school supplies while my Daughter was at the Hospital. I called my Granddaughter to fine out how importance the dictionary was, when she told me she needed for class. I decided to go online to fine the dictionary she needed. My Granddaughter called me to thank me for finding what she needed and The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy was perfect for her class.
4 1/2 stars........2007-03-12
i am not the sharpest knife in the drawer, if you know what i mean. this book is just the ticket for a palooka like me. i've been dipping into the thing here and there for a couple of months now, and it's been a tremendous amount of fun. i was amazed by how much i had forgetten from my school days (i am 45). this compendium of learning covers a lot of ground, with a text that is clear and concise and enjoyable to read. the bible, mythology and folklore, literature, philosophy, religion, the english language, the fine arts, american history and world history, geography, psychology, sociolgy, business and economics, science, medicine, health, and technology, all get a going over. the format is easy and perfect for dipping into anywhere whenever you have the time to do so. a perfect coffee table book. a great bedside book. i highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge or bone up on their facts in a wide variety of human endeavor.
Something for Everyone.......2007-01-20
This is one book eveybody who wishes to be a well rounded, educated reader should own. It gives you a general knowledge of most subjects from art & culture, to science, social issues, history, famous names and a whole lot more. It is an excellent source book.
Comprehensive but necessary?.......2007-01-10
I have strongly mixed feelings about Hirsch's idea of cultural literacy. Regardless, this text is exactly what Hirsch promises it to be: a dictionary of cultural references. The one thing that Hirsch fails to state (and perhaps it's implicit within his tome) is that the cultural dictionary is developed from a fairly WASP-like perspective. He disclaims that it is what "every American" needs to know, but fails to recognize his operating stance. There is a heavy American, Judeo-Christian, masculine influence in his book. This is by no means an unbiased cultural dictionary.
A great way to understand the history of our country.......2006-08-21
This book will help you to comprehend the background of our country a little more as well as give a high-level overview of where the foundations of our nation came from. Covering literature to common everyday sayings as well as the scientific side of things from an origin perspective, you will begin to have an appreciation for what our forefathers went through as they strove to build a society in the grand ol' USA.
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In this forceful manifesto, Hirsch argues that children in the U.S. are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. Includes 5,000 essential facts to know.
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Useless book.......2007-05-21
It's a useless book. Page and pages of bla-bla-bla and only at the end, finally, there is a needed list of cultural literacy terms.
excellent resource for those exploring traditional/classical curricula.......2007-02-24
I found this book in my research on classical curricula. It was referenced on the "core knowledge" curriculum cite. The basic premise is that children are not being taught what they need to know in order to have a common foundation of knowledge with others, and they are definitely not being taught the knowledge specific to our heritage, which would be Western and American culture. Hirsch does not really name it as such, because the multiculturalism fad really became prominent after the book was written (20 years ago).
The book is not really 272 pp long. The last 120 pages consists of footnotes and the "list" of what Americans should be familiar with in order to be "literate." This is basically an introduction; no specific curriculum is recommended.
What I found helpful is that Hirsch also gives us the historical background of why the classical tradition was dropped for the more "child-centered" and process-driven system, and the faulty logic that was accepted in that changeover.
If you are a classical educator or considering such, or just want another perspective on what is wrong with our current educational system, I think you should read this book.
The Most Definitive Book on Educational Theory of the 20th Century.......2006-03-20
Every American educator and most Americans in general need to read this book. It is the most ground breaking text to be written in the United States in the last 100 years. If all schoolboards and educators used this as a guide, we wouldn't have a problem with public education in this country. Unfortunately, the people who need to read it most, will be the ones who won't understand its message. Such is the paradox in American education today.
Do not confuse this book with its companion text "A Dictionary of Cultural Literacy", which several reviewers have done. The original explains Hirsch's theory of "necessary knowledge" and the latter gives brief explanations of all of the items listed in his original book. I agree with one reviewer that a bit more information on each item would be better in the "Dictionary", but it is already a large volume as it is.
Rene Navarre, MBA
Instructor, Remington College
Not what I expected but OK.......2006-02-01
First off I think some reviewers are giving people the wrong idea of what this book has to offer. I think they meant to review the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy and not this book. After reading some of their reviews I purchased this book and it is not exactly what they led me to believe it was.
This book is made up of essentially two parts. The first part Hirsch put forth his theory that Americans are losing their ability to communicate effectively because they are lacking a common knowledge on certain core items. He sites back when people had a more standard education and were forced to read more because of a lack of television they were more commonly grounded in the same types of information.
To explain this theory simply he illustrates giving directions in a city when people assume you are a native to that city. The directions are simple because it is assumed one is familiar with certain landmarks (core knowledge). When giving directions to someone the believe to be a tourist, the directions get a lot more detailed because these people presumably lack the same knowledge of landmarks (core knowledge).
It is a very interesting theory and he backs it up with a lot of research. This book would be of great interest to anyone that is an educator by profession. It might be a little boring to anyone else. Some people have commented that this is a very conservative or right-leaning book. I really don't see that at all. He looks at this theory from the perspective of other cultures as well and the theory holds up. He does say that things people need to know to be culturally literate are often based on Western culture. This is true for the most part. He should not be vilified for pointing out the obvious. He doesn't say that one society is better than another. He just acknowledges that people of different cultures tend to have knowledge of certain things and that it is helpful to be familiar with those items.
The second part is an extensive list of cultural knowledge that experts have agreed on 90% of the time to be relevant. This is only a list. In no way does it define them or elaborate on them. That is what is supposedly spelled out in the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, the book I thought I was getting.
If you are an educator or interested in educating get this book. If you are interested in getting an education then skip this one.
Perpetuate the canon.......2005-12-21
I found 'Cultural Literacy' to be a solid, informative reference. I originally hoped to sit down and read it straight through, but soon found it best to tackle the content piecemeal. My only real complaint is that I wish the entries were more in-depth. If you wanted to look up Goethe, for example, you would find only a few sentences on that extraordinary life. On the other hand, I think this book is ideal as a birthday or Christmas present for middle- and high-school students. It would help them understand the genealogy of ideas a little more, and provide them with an insight of why their everyday lives are the way they are.
Keep in mind this book is not magic - it will not turn one into Isaac Newton - but Hirsh holds up his end of the bargain in the author-reader relationship. The Bible section was particularly informative. Not only are persons of note mentioned there, but key quotations from the Bible are further explained as well. Students are not the only ones who can benefit from this work. Artists, writers, fledgling historians, trivia lovers, and avid readers all stand to profit. The topics are as numerous and varied as the nations of the earth. Buddhism, Sigmund Freud, Sitting Bull, and the Internet are all covered within. But just once more, I felt these articles were too brief. Although this book covers much more than just 'the canon' (and Western Civilization in extension) I'd like to explain why the canon is good.
Only in the city-states of Greece did you first see people taking a step back from themselves to examine and critique their own lives. This self-examination is a cornerstone of Western culture, and has propelled us to the top of the pile in terms of science, literature, government, philosophy, military, and a variety of other fields. Arrogant and judgmental, I know. Our entire culture is founded on the ideas of Greeks and Rome, and as those go, so go our successes. It is worth adding that Herodotus was the first to seek out and record new cultures, perhaps making him the first 'multiculturist'. He *did not* do so to undermine his own culture - which seems to be the trend today - but did so for a love and thirst for knowledge. To those who deride this book, I must ask: what else could you honestly ask for? Referring to this book as a 'whipping boy of the professors' strikes me as truly anti-intellectual, and not due to some personal loyalty I may have toward this text. This book provides a solid foundation for a higher education.
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Critical Literacy, Eugene F. Provenzo Jr. challenges E. D. Hirsch's assumptions about culture and education. Calling for a broader and more democratic vision than Hirsch, Provenzo critiques Hirsch's legacy up through the current conservative educational agenda for education which, he argues, denies not only the United States' diversity, but its democratic traditions of democratic participation. His book shows why critical faculties and skills of students are essential not only to the success of individual students but to their participation in a healthy democracy.
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Acting Normal
Julia Hoban
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- Compelling, novel of a young girl's developing self-awarenes
- Great read, a real winner!
- Repressed memories, explored with clarity and truth.
- This Book was really moving.
- If you can't sleep well at night get this book.
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Acting Normal
Julia Hoban
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Many fine young adult novels about molestation have been built on a basic framework: a disturbed teenager hides a traumatic incident, suffers alone, and is finally healed when she is able to share her secret with a therapist or friend. The compelling titles in this genre include When She Hollers, by Cynthia Voigt; Telling, by Marilyn Reynolds; I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This, by Jacqueline Woodson; and The Hanged Man, by Francesca Lia Block. They are now joined by Julia Hoban's compassionate first novel, Acting Normal. Eighteen-year-old Stephanie Holt wants to "act normal" at her new school, which means concealing her past career as an actress in TV commercials, her aspirations to be a "real" actor, and the terrible event in her recent past that has led to a year of institutions and psychiatrists. Her secretiveness separates her from the possibility of friendship until brash, sarcastic Dahlia takes her on as a buddy. With the help of many sessions with an understanding therapist, Stephanie is finally able to face the memory of the nanny who abused her when she was 5 years old--a memory that devastated her when it suddenly surfaced during an acting class. With newfound strength and a clearer understanding that she was not at fault for the abuse, Stephanie is able to help her friend Dahlia solve her problems with an older boyfriend, and to courageously embark upon her own plans to pursue acting. Teens with an interest in repressed memories and troubled childhoods will find Stephanie's revelation moving and inspiring. --Patty Campbell
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At eighteen, Stephanie Holt is too young to be a has-been, but she is certainly a far cry from the successful actress she once was. Stephanie had starred in numerous commercials and was well in pursuit of her dream to become a great actress, but she was forced to abandon her career when a long-surpressed memory form the past resurfaced and plunged her into an emotional breakdown. Now trying to recover, she's hoping to blend in at a new school and lead the life of a normal teenager, but her memories continue to haunt her. Will Stephanie ever over come her past?
Julia Hoban captures the uncertainties of adolescence and the realities of the acting life in this riveting portrayal of a teenage actor's struggles with her own memories.At eighteen, Stephanie Holt is too young to be a has-been, but she is certainly a far cry from the successful commercial actress she once was. Her acting classes were brought to an abrupt halt when a routine memory exercise revealed a painful past Stephanie had successfully suppressed for many years. The result was a nervousbreakdown. Trying to recover, she's hoping to blend in at a new public school, but the past continues to haunt her. Julia Hoban captures the uncertainties of adolescence and the realities of the acting life in this riveting portrayal of a teenage actor's struggles with her own memories.
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Compelling, novel of a young girl's developing self-awarenes.......1998-12-20
The book is a very important and credible desciption of a sensitive young girl's struggle to come to grips with earlier traumas in her life. Her involvement with the theater and acting plays a central role in the story. The main character and her close friend are effecive and moving. Highly recomended and excellent writing.
Great read, a real winner!.......1998-11-03
A compelling story which brings one to a deeper understanding of the psychological effects of molestation. I highly recommend this book.
Repressed memories, explored with clarity and truth........1998-10-25
I choose this book after seeing it reviewed in the "New York Times." I gained a deeper understanding of a difficult topic by reading it. I highly reccomend it !
This Book was really moving........1998-10-15
I thought this book was really interesting, I couldn't figure out what the secret was, and I kept turning the pages. I really felt bad for the main character in this book. She reminded me of myself a lot. I don't want to be an actress or anything, but I feel the same way about fitting in. I wish that I had a best friend like she did. I think most people could identify with her, except she has a glamourous life, which was exciting. I'll probably read it again. Anyone who thought it was boring probably doesn't like to think a lot about life's problems.
If you can't sleep well at night get this book........1998-10-13
It was a bore. I fell asleep after reading one chaptar. My classmates always read the same books as I read, but this time tey chose to find their own.
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