Nba Blues The Dark Side Of A Dream: The Dark Side Of A Dream - Softcover

Lancaster, Gerry Allen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1465348824 ISBN 13: 9781465348821

Publisher: Xlibris, Corp., 2011

Synopsis

NBA Blues is a cautionary tale that can serve as a handbook for any young athlete and their families facing the bittersweet taste of success in professional sports Along with entertaining the reader this book acts as a guide to help understand the pitfalls that come with financial success in professional sports Most have a greater chance of becoming a business professional before he or she becomes a professional athlete however whether a young person has the talent and opportunity to become a professional athlete or a productive citizen in society the proper guidance is necessary to maintain their success Told in a compelling and engaging voice this urban contemporary is creatively written with authentic characters Although based on actual events names and scenarios have been changed slightly to protect the innocent and not so innocent The message of the book is being presented in an educational and entertaining platform as author Gerry Lancaster renamed Gary Allen shares his experiences while working as a personal assistant to a childhood friend who became a professional athlete The real baller renamed Vaughn Fisher an Olympic Gold Medal Winner and four time NBA All star Player with earnings of over 100 million dollars is the subject of the book Vaughn was a talented athlete who attained his dream of playing professional basketball in the NBA but the fame and fortune disappeared quickly as the thrill of making a basket was replaced by the thrill of getting a high from prescription drugs and alcohol His story is told through the words of a friend who knew him from his humble beginnings to the great heights of fame and back down the slippery slope of drugs promiscuity and financial ruin No one could tell the complete story unless they were actually there and Gerry was

About this edition

• Publisher: Xlibris, Corp.
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1465348824
• ISBN 13: 9781465348821
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230