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Soccer superstar David Beckham is a media phenomenon, from his headline–grabbing performances during England’s World Cup campaign and his recent move to Real Madrid to his heartthrob status and high–profile marriage to former Spice Girl Victoria Adams. Now longtime friend Gaynor Morgan offers a uniquely personal portrait. ... Read more

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Don't waste your money!
This book isn't worth the paper it's printed on.The publishers synopsis is way off base.I bought this book and immediatly gave it away, the author is a c list celeb that thinks that makes her a somebody. ... Read more

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A large number of Playboy's readers do buy the magazine for the articles — specifically the interviews. The Playboy Interview is both incisive and entertaining, and important figures from all walks of life — many of whom honor no other interview requests — have given life- and career-altering interviews in the magazine's pages. The Playboy Interviews: They Played the Game features some of the most revered — and reviled — American sports stars from the past six decades openly discussing controversial issues including race, gender, drugs, and sexuality. More than just a bunch of jocks talking sports, these interviews are a fascinating reflection of the American psyche and evolving cultural perceptions. ... Read more

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Blunt answers to contentious questions
Every guy who has ever owned a Playboy issue has said it, " I read it for the articles," but believe it or not many men do. Such is the case with the legendary interviews. My father subscribed to the magazine his whole life and I can recall reading many interviews growing up and later he would pass them on to me, for the interviews mind you! Especially intriguing are the Playboy interviews, a monthly feature that brings candid interviews on a range of subjects, usually not found in the mainstream press or media to light. This book is very good if you like straight ahead, candid conversations with the top atheletes from different sports. Take a look at the editorial for a glimpse of a who's who in the world of sports entertainment. I say entertainment, because that is an underlying theme running throughout this book. Many of the atheletes refer to themselves as entertainers, especially when the subject of money is brought up. In retrospect it is funny and interesting to hear some of the older interviewers talk about their salaries that were thought to be really high at the time. Listening to some of the legends of the game speak about the issues of their times was great. Jim Brown was forthright when he speaks to the issue of race and how he had to deal with it growing up in the South. He tells of an incident when he was training in Alabama in the Army in 1957. He recalls driving with some buddies, in a convertible and was pulled over and told "Get out niggers." Brown was besides himself and replied "I don't know what a nigger is" and his retort was met with a gun in his stomach(left there throughtout the incident) and the cop said "Nigger don't you know how to talk to white folks"? This confrontation went on for awhile until another officer who pulled up recognized Brown from Syracuse(Brown had said the "fancy" car was given to him when asked)and said that "the boy played football there." After further racial diatribes they were told to move on, slow down and not get any dust on the white folks when they drove by, which was the original reason given for pulling them over! Brown said he tries to bury such incidents but they are a part of him now. This is the type of dialogue you find in the exchanges here in this book, but be warned, sometimes they are even more graphic. Such is the case with Mike Tyson who goes off and hurls a montage of F words , interlaced with MFers throughout his interview. His inexorable tirade was predictable so therefore not offensive; it was Tyson being Tyson without the bleeps you hear on TV. Some of the interviews are not for the meek or those easily offended by language. The most interesting interviews I found to be with the older atheletes. That would include Joe Namath, speaking about the game of football and his bachelor life and his alleged ties to the mob, Pete Rose(1979& 2000)about his take on the money he was paid, his outlook on women, how he played the game and the inevitable betting on baseball issue ,Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who speaks out about many issues despite his usually being rahter reclusive, Henry Aaron on racism and what it was like chasing the Babe and growing up when blacks were seperate and not equal, OJ Simpson(1976 & 2003)whose first interview is a totally different man from the second when his famous trial was over, Michael Jordan in 1992 reagarding his effect on the game and the future of b-ball,1993 Barry Bonds and his outlook on the game of baseball and how he is perceived (prior to steroid allegations)and his contribution to the game are just some of better interviews. The Jim Brown interview by Alex Haley was probably the most riveting. The other interviews were very good as well with more contemporary atheletes like Brett Favre who 11 years ago(still si playing) when the interview took place wasn't sure if he would be playing much longer, Iverson the b-ball enigma is revealed to be a pretty nice guy despite the bad press he gets and Lance Armstrong on his magical feats in the world of cycling. This book is really a fascinating read that is controversial in scope but honest in it's appraoch to some of the more difficult subjects to deal with in our times. Recommended for sports fans old and new. ... Read more

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He's the face of the Calgary Flames, but there's much more to Jarome Iginla's story than just being the first black captain of an NHL team. He's also renowned for his social commitment and generosity off the ice. Jarome (nicknamed Iggy) grew up in a single-parent household in St. Albert, Alberta. It was only thanks to the support of his grandparents that he was able to play hockey. His hard work paid off and, in 1996, at the age of 18, Iggy was drafted into the NHL. He went on to become a multiple-award-winning hockey player and two-time Olympic champion. But he never forgot his struggles in his rise to hockey stardom. Today,
Iginla plays an important role for many young hockey-loving Canadians by working to ensure that the sport is open to committed players of all backgrounds. [5.0] ... Read more

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David is possibly one of the most famous sports star in the world – the most recognizable player in the world’s most popular sport – his fame has touched all parts of the globe. Talented, rich, good looking, married to a pop star wife, doting father – does

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This is only a cursory biography of a David Beckham, a great soccer player ...
David Beckham is a soccer player and a good one.He claims that playing soccer was the only thing he ever wanted to do in his life.He started at the age of three when his father Ted gave him a ball to kick around.He would often go with his father to play on his father's team.When he practiced kicking the ball toward the goal and actually hit the crossbar, he'd get a bit of spending money from his father as an incentive.David was a small boy and many thought it would be doubtful that he would succeed in the sport.On top of that he suffered from OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but with help from his family and coaches, he made it into the big leagues.

He played with the Rovers for six years, but when he was fourteen, his dream came true when the Manchester United asked him to join up.As in any sport there can be that one time event that will make a player stand out from the crowd.In David's case it was when he "kicked a goal from the middle of the soccer field."It was the defining point in his career.Later he went on to become a member of the Los Angeles Galaxy team.

This book is quite short at only twenty-four pages and not easy to follow.For example, a section called "Overcoming Obstacles" is toward the end of the book after chapters talking about growing up and key events.In the back of the book there is a section on writing a biography,a timeline, words to know, an index and further recommended resources.This is a nice, general overview, but if the reader wants an in depth book he or she would be quite disappointed. ... Read more

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interesting browse
So glad to have this book.I know I will refer to it often.Great conversation starter, too. ... Read more

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A collection of best day memories written by celebrities and other prominent Americans.Whether it is the birth of children, beginning a new career, or the elation of James Lovell, the Apollo 13 Astronaut, upon seeing the water of the Pacific Ocean splash on the window of his space craft upon landing, the memories range from the heartfelt to the comic.MY Best Day offers a unique glimpse into the private moments of the people we admire.It will allow the readers to reflect upon their own lives and special days. ... Read more

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