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Traces the personal life and basketball career of the high-scoring rookie with the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson. ... Read more

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Hes a true star in my books (a true inspiration)
I LOVE IVERSON he is an true role model. He went through alot as a child and teen and still going through pure hell as an adult. He shows me that you should never give up and forget where you come from. If you have an goal and dont understand Iverson and you only know him as an ball player and dont know why he has so many fans you should read this book. It made me think and rewind my thoughts on the game of basketball and look at him as a total different person. Hes a true role model and thats why true fans like me dont look at him and just see cornrows and tattoos we see an awesome gift from god and a pro at the game of life as well

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I thought the book was very entertaining, mainly because of my love for the man the book was based on. I think he is great basketball player and I have never known a point guard to score like him. Although we live twodifferent lifestyles, I admire you because you shine regardless! I lovethat about you. My personal advice to Allen Iverson is to keep your head upand continue ballin'. The next Director of Public Relations for a team inthe league, Miss La'Keisha

TO ONE OF THE BEST NBA STARS IN HISTORY. I LOVE YOU
WHATZ UP TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I JUST HAVE A COUPLE OF THINGSTO SAY TO/ABOUT ALLEN IVERSON. I LOVE YOU AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

tells you all the things you wanna know about allens life
buy this book.It is the best

Allen Iverson is the best.
Hi my name is Skyler Williams and Allen Iverson is my favorite basketball player.I've liked him ever since the first time I saw him play.He plays like he's been playing all of his life every day, but he didn't start untilhe was ten years old.I like his cross-over alot, but my favorite move ishis comercial move, the answershoe commercial.I am hoping that he doesmore commercials.I like his cornrows.Someday I hope to meet him.If Iever met him I would probably faint.I think it is awsome how he is sogood and yet he started playing at the age of 10.I like the way he isshorter than everybody and he is still better than everybody.I think thathe is the next Michael Jordan.Every move he does, I try to do and ittakes me an hour to get it good and he is the one that makes them up.Thatis awsome.And he is good at making poems and rap songs.He might comeout with a record.He is also good at football and won the AAA MVP awardin high school.I wish I could meet him.I have collected 50 of hisbasketball cards so far and I am hoping to collect some more.AllenIverson is the best.

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Title: Bajo la ley de Iverson.(Allen Iverson, basketbolista)(TT: Under Iverson's law.)(TA: Allen Iverson, basketball player)(Artículo Breve)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 25, 2001
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 7Issue: 430Page: 26

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on May 16, 2002. The length of the article is 1547 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Iverson no se ajuicia. (Deportes).(Allen Iverson, jugador de baloncesto)(TT: Iverson won't wise up. (Sports).)(TA: basketball player Allen Iverson)(Artículo Breve)
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 16, 2002
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 8Issue: 480Page: 19(1)

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Chapters: Allen Iverson, Dikembe Mutombo, Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing, Paul Tagliabue, Henry Hyde, Brendan Gaughan, Jeff Green, Othella Harrington, Patrick Ewing, Jr., Roy Hibbert, David Wingate, Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, Ronny Thompson, Jonathan Wallace, Victor Page, Reggie Williams, Horace Broadnax, Jerome Williams, Craig Esherick, Marc Egerson, Michael Sweetney, Brandon Bowman, Sleepy Floyd, Don Martin, Chris Wright, Jameel Watkins, Kenny Brunner, Mike Laughna, John Mahnken, Charles E. Smith, Greg Monroe, Jaren Jackson, Michael Jackson, Dajuan Summers, Jahidi White, Vernon Macklin, Anthony Jones, James Hanrahan, John Duren, Ben Gillery, Buddy O'grady, Bill Martin, John Turner, Don Reid, Bill Bolger, George Colliflower. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 178. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia ), nicknamed The Answer , is an American professional basketball player who is on leave from the Philadelphia 76ers for the remainder of the 2009-10 NBA season. The 76ers selected Iverson with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 199697 season. Iverson is an eleven-time NBA All-Star which includes winning the All-Star MVP award in 2001 and 2005. Winning the NBA scoring title during the 199899, 200001, 200102 and 200405 seasons, Iverson has become one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, despite his small (listed at 6 feet, 0 inches) stature, with a career scoring average of 26.7 points per game, being sixth all-time. Iverson was also the NBA Most Valuable Player of the 200001 season and led his team to the 2001 NBA Finals the same season. Iverson represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning the Bronze medal. He also played for the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pi...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=305473 ... Read more

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Title: El agarrón de Bryant y Iverson.(Allen Iverson y Kobe Bryant, jugadores de baloncesto)(TT: Bryant and Iverson's duel.)(TA: basketball players Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant)(Artículo Breve)
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 15, 2001
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 7Issue: 433Page: 26

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Tournament history, brackets, team profiles, 146 pages. ... Read more

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Allen Iverson: Motion....
This book is great i recomend it to all allen iverson fans this is the best biogarphy ive read in a long time I give it 5 stars. ... Read more

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HE HAS TAKEN HIS GAME -- AND THE GAME -- TO A NEW LEVEL

He grew up in Virginia with nothing but his talent and his heart. But he had The Plan: his never-say-die dream to become an NBA superstar. So he began his journey down a road full of obstacles. But the world underestimated Allen Iverson....

Fear No One

From his first days playing college hoops...to his turbulent early years in the pros...to his leading the Philadelphia 76ers to the 2001 NBA Finals and being named league MVP, here is the real story of controversial superstar Allen Iverson. Acclaimed sports journalist John Smallwood -- who has covered Iverson extensively -- shows readers the Iverson they never knew: the boy, the man, the rapper, the player, the role model, and the icon.

Get to know ALLEN IVERSON...the man behind the legend. ... Read more

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Allen Iverson: Fear No One
If you like biographies about famous sports people then should read Allen Iverson:Fear No One by John Smallwood.Allen Iverson doesn't have to be your favorite basketball player but if you like basketball you should read it.Read about how he grew up and the challenges he faced.It tells you how he maDe it 2 the NBA. i really like this book and if you like basketballmor A.I.(Allen Iverson)your will definetly like this book.

Allen Iverson Fears No One
This is a book a bout a young man who is born into poverty but overcomes all challenges he is faced with. Allen practices all his life and is able to make it to the NBA.This book is great because it tells you about alot of basketball games that Allen played in. The author really gets you into the game it feels like you are in the fans watching the game. There was nothing about this book that I didnt like. A part that I really liked was when Allen said "This was a perfect ending to a day" I liked it because i could get excactly what he was saying. If you love basketball you should get this book as soon as possible!

Allen Iverson: The Feared One
If you like sports books then this is the book for you.The book about Allen Iverson tells about a young man who grew up in the flums.He became a great basketball player,and retires and has a great life and family.This book attracted me because there was tons of basketball, and it's always interesting to find out about someone's life from when they grew up in a tough neighborhood. One thing that i didnt like about this book was that it talked to much about his college carrier instead of his more interesting pro carrier. Allen Iverson was obviously my favorite character because of what he had to go through in his though neighborhood with all that violence and drugs and how he stayed away from it and became one of the NBA's greatest players.My favorite line was when Iverson said "This is a great ending to a day!" He said that after he hit the winning buzzer beating shot on page 132. It just made me feel good inside because you know that anything could happen.If you like basketball then you will love this book!One question i have is that why did he do some of those foolish things as a child?I recomend this book to everyone because it teaches that if you try your hardest you can suceed.

Allen Iverson Fear no One
This story is about a famous basketball player named Allen Iverson. He was born in Virginia Hampton. He lived in a bad neighborhood where people sold drugs and killed people for no reason.Iverson had two sisters.He was the oldest one. he went to Georgetown when he was in college and was a point guard. In college he was the mvp on his team and is the mvp on his team right now in the NBA.Allen Iverson plays for the Philidelphia Sixers.In the 2001-2002 Allstar game Iverson was the mvp.He led his team to the playoffs and then to the championship to play against the L.a. Lakers who was number one on the western cenference.Although the Sixers lost the championship Allen Iverson and the other players on the Sixers Played a heck of a game.The Lakers were impressed to see how good Allen Iverson was and how a little man like Iverson played with sush a big heart. Even though the Sixers had a chance to win the championship in a long time they still kept there head up and waited until next year.I recomend this book people who like Allen Iverson.

GREAT BOOK!!!!
I picked this book up to learn more on "The Answer".
This book is good for kids ages 9-12 years of age.
It is a great book to pick up if you want to know some more of what when on in his younger years.
I think the author could have went into the younger years of Iverson. He mostly focused his writing on his current actions and a couple run ins with th Law.
But other wise I think it is a great book if you are looking to read more about his NBA career and College Career.
But if are looking for more a book where it tells about his childhood I would not tell you to pick this oneup.
It is great for kids that want to learn about there favorite Basketball player!! ... Read more

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Get up front and personal with one of the NBA's most exciting scorers!The biography traces Allen Iverson's rise from childhood poverty in Virginia to a record-breaking career with the NBA.A perennial All-Star, Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers was the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2000-2001 season. ... Read more

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Profiles professional basketball star Allen Iverson, whose speed and determination helped him to overcome his relatively small stature to earn the All-Star MVP trophy and the NBA's Most Valuable Player award in 2001. ... Read more

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allen iverson
I thought the book was an ok book. It wasn't suspenseful but it did not make me want to abandon it. It did interest me when it showed how much commpassion Allen had for his family. I always wanted to turn the page quicker and quicker because as I have already mentioned he was trying to support his family and I wanted to see how he would make out trying to support his family. This was an ok book but, somebody who is interested in a compassionate boo, they should consider this book to pick.

Emphasis on the "Needs of the Spectators"
3/24/04author Glen Macnow's bio on Allen Iverson in a profile of Iverson via the "Sports Great"series is an applaude to the author as well as the talents of Iverson (sans his outfits and tatoos).His determination to "enjoy the sport" spills over to the spectators and obviously helps his skills in a sport where "height" had always been one of the criteria in being one of the "favorite draft picks". Playing in a town like Philadelphia (the Quaker City) who consider "the Arts" as no more important than their sports leagues ,his attitudes which are discribed even initially by MacNow ("basebasket ball's most fascinating player"; "ray energy"; "loyal"to fans,friends,family; mentored by Georgetown coach John Thompson and coach 76'ers Larry Brown and 76'ers team President Pat Croce ,)the emphasis is on the fact :the "game" is not the only place to focus on being a winner. ... Read more

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Part sports star, part antihero, part hip-hop icon, Allen Iverson has managed to cross over into the mainstream of American culture -- without compromise. Defiantly tattooed, with his hair in cornrows, the six-foot Philadelphia 76ers point guard is one of the most recognizable and controversial stars of the sports world. His meteoric rise from a troubled childhood in the ghetto to NBA superstardom has been marked by five straight playoff appearances, including a finals berth in 2001 and an MVP award. From his rap sheet to his rap album, fans and journalists alike hound his every move. But never before has a biographer presented a full portrait of this complicated and intensely private star -- a man whose loyalty to his family, the streets, and his friends trumps any other concern. Filled with exclusive interview material and unprecedented access to many of Iverson's inner circle, Only the Strong Survive is the first in-depth look at the truth behind this newly minted legend.

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I don't really remember this purchase, but think I gifted it to a 3rd party, maybe a high school.Amazon service and delivery were good as usual.

Only the Strong Survive: The Odyssey of Allen Iverson
Received the item on time and exactly the way it was described. No issues and would buy from this seller again."

only this book survives
This book is about allen iverson and his life growing up in newport, virgina. It talks about his hardships and his life. Larry Platt describes him as 4 people: a raper, basketball player, a hero, and a father. It also talks about his accomplishments and goals in life. This book surpases any other sports biography I've ever read.

About Allen Iverson
This book is about Allen Iverson and his life and how it was like to grow up where he lived. Iverson lived in NYC where people that he hated would try to start a fight with him. His friends would have to keep an eye on him. Allen Iverson then tried out for a team to keep him out of trouble. Then he started to play basketball and that worked because they weren't able to mess with him. Then Iverson grew up to be a professional basketball player. Iverson then played for the Sixers and became MVP. His life was really hard because his mom would stay on top of him but his mom was nice. Iverson then met a girl and she became his girlfriend and then they had a baby. Iverson just kept playing basketball and his wife was proud of him because he played so well and that's all about Allen Iverson.

Not a bad read, BUT ...
This book on Allen Iverson just came far too soon.

Allen Iverson is my favorite current NBA player partially b/c he shakes up the status quo -- not necessarily because he wants to make that his objective, but quite poetically, he's doing it just by being true to who he is.

This book is a tale about a kid from the wrong side of the tracks, that basically struck it rich but admirably remains "the same" as opposed to "assimilating" just to make his economic & financial counterparts feel comfortable around him.

No true criticism of Larry Platt's writing style.If he wanted to go deep into Allen Iverson's undocumented youth and youth exploits, that's fine too.

Bottom line is this book, while it has several defining moments, just isn't a compelling enough read because it was written still TOO SOON.

A.I., love him or hate him, totally revolutionized the NBA and the image it projected to Middle America.

I'd love to read a book about his life when he's 50, 60 or 85.

I'm sure he'll be on "60 Minutes" doing a "My Life & times" segment.

Whoever writes the book about his life just before that interview will surely have a No. #1 best-seller. ... Read more

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IM LOVIN ALLEN IVERSON STYLE
YEA I READ THIZ BOOK AND I THINK ALLEN IZ THE BOMB.HE LETTIN PPL KNO U CAN PLAY B-BALL JUST WORK HARD AND DO YO BEST YO KNO.ITS NUTHIN MUCH 2 TELL GOT2 READ THA BOOK YA SELF. WELL A BIG SHOUT TO ALLEN DOIN HIZ THANG 2! ... Read more

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At 6 feet tall and 165 pounds (maybe), Allen Iverson was the smallest first-overall draft pick in the history of the National Basketball Association. Everyone wanted to know if he could survive in the NBA’s land of big men. By the end of his debut season, he had set records and earned awards such as NBA Rookie of the Year. Allen proved that not only could he survive in the NBA, but that he could come out on top as well.

Although he has been criticized for his "bad boy" image, Allen has been working to overcome that without severing his ties to his past and who he is. Controversy? It follows Allen. But, no one can debate the contribution he has made to the NBA. ... Read more

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At 6 feet tall and 165 pounds (maybe), Allen Iverson was the smallest first-overall draft pick in the history of the National Basketball Association. Everyone wanted to know if he could survive in NBA’s land of big men. By the end of his debut season, he had set records and earned awards such as NBA Rookie of the Year. Allen proved that not only could he survive in the NBA, but that he could come out on top as well.

Although he has been criticized for his "bad boy" image, Allen has been working to overcome that without severing his ties to his past and who he is. Controversy? It follows Allen. But, no one can debate the contribution he has made to the NBA. ... Read more

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"IT'S THE BEST 4GET THE REST"
I THINK THE BOOK IS WONDERFUL. I HAVE READ I A MILLION TIMES AND I STILL CAN STOP READING IT,WELL WHAT CAN U SAY IF IT'S ABOUT ALLEN IVERSON. THE STORY REALLY INSPIRED ME AND MY SUGGESTION IS ---IF U HAVEN'T READ IT ALREADY ,GET IT AND READ IT NOW AND IF YOU HAVE READ IT, READ IT AGAIN!!! ... Read more

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Weak
The best thing about this book is the pictures. This was definitely written by an outsider with limited insight into the real Allen Iverson.The book appears to be written from news accounts with little insight into Allen Iverson and the important players in his life.If you want to get a look at who Allen really is, look elsewhere. ... Read more

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Chapters: David Robinson, Allen Iverson, Grant Hill, Moses Malone, Alonzo Mourning, Glen Roberts, Ralph Sampson, Brandon Jennings, Joe Smith, Tommy Amaker, Ronald Curry, John Kuester, Tony Massenburg, Andray Blatche, Ricky Stokes, Earl Lloyd, Jimmy Walker, Jerome Kersey, Dell Curry, Tyrese Rice, Scottie Reynolds, Odell Hodge, Mark West, Tic Price, Johnny Newman, Terry Davis, Bill Chambers, Bob Dandridge, George Lynch, J. R. Reid, Ted Berry, Paul Pressey, George Evans, Gerald Henderson, Reggie Williams (Basketball, Born 1986), Keith Jennings, Khadijah Whittington, Monty Williams, Allan Bristow, Curtis Staples, Othell Wilson, Bryant Stith, Todd Cauthorn, Billy King, Linton Townes, Cal Bowdler, Tom Stith, Michael Jackson, Isaiah Morris, Mark Davis, John Wetzel, Antwain Smith, Cory Alexander, Lamont Strothers, Edmund Sherod, David Pope, Guy Morgan, Ricky Wilson, Shawn Taggart, Ray Epps. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 249. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia), nicknamed The Answer, is an American professional basketball player who is on leave from the Philadelphia 76ers for the remainder of the 2009-10 NBA season. The 76ers selected Iverson with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 199697 season. Iverson is an eleven-time NBA All-Star which includes winning the All-Star MVP award in 2001 and 2005. Winning the NBA scoring title during the 199899, 200001, 200102 and 200405 seasons, Iverson has become one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, despite his small (listed at 6 feet, 0 inches) stature, with a career scoring average of 26.7 points per game, being sixth all-time. Iverson was also the NBA Most Valuable Player of the 200001 season and led his team to the 2001 NBA Fina...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=305473 ... Read more

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Allen Iverson has won the Rookie of the Year. He has been voted as a starter of the All-Star game five straight times and awrded the MVP oftwice. He has scored 50 or more points six times. Hisscoring average in the NBA Playoffs ranks second to Micheal Jordan. And he has done it all for one team, the Philadelphia Sixers. He is the best scoring point guard to play the game. This book will take you on a journey through his career and, using the screen-grab process, show you exactly how he does each of his pantented moves. ... Read more