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The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy
Section
Deane’s Library
Type
Book Review
Date
January 25, 2019
Words
520

“This book is … a lot. I just started watching basketball as a hobby. I was perhaps not the right audience for this book. Bill Simmons is a sports columnist. He’s the ultimate sports bro. He knows everything. He has an opinion about every subject. He rattles off statistics in a stream of…”

The Inner Game of Tennis
Section
Deane’s Library
Type
Book Review
Date
May 5, 2025
Words
240

“First off, this book has nothing to do with tennis. Well, maybe five percent to do with tennis. The rest is about the mental side of any skill. It’s mostly about self-doubt, self-criticism, and the urge to micro-manage ourselves into performance. The author talks about ‘Self 1’ and ‘Self 2.’ Self 1…”

Let the World See You: How to Be Real in a World Full of Fakes
Section
Deane’s Library
Type
Book Review
Date
April 30, 2022
Words
187

“So, it’s tough not to like this book, because Sam Acho is an engaging writer and seems like a lovely person. But the book is unfocused, and doesn’t seem to go anywhere. The title (and subtitle) hint that’s it about letting the world see ‘the real you.’ But the result is really just a bunch of…”

The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History
Section
Deane’s Library
Type
Book Review
Date
May 10, 2019
Words
68

“Truly, one of the most perfect books I have ever read. I wanted a comprehensive history of the NBA, and that’s what got, with style and beauty to go along with it. The history is organized well, the writing is superb and goes beneath superficial observations, and the artwork is just amazing – like,…”