5 comments about Hoops.

1. The book i read is called HOOPS by Walter Dean Myers. HOOPS is a good book about a boy named Lonnie trying to get to the NBA. It shows how difficult it is to get to the NBA. I think you should read HOOPS because it will give you knowledge of what you have to go thruogh to get to the NBA. Hoops is for all basketball lovers. If you want to learn more about HOOPS then read the book.



2. This was on the board approved list for my school and I read it in hopes of teaching it to my class. Sex, drugs, cheating, stealing and alcohol...there is a good message, but it is hidden pretty deeply. I would let students read this if they are advanced in maturity and had a good set of values, otherwise I would not want my teens to read this.



3. HOOPS
   
   This story is about seventeen-year-old Lonnie Jackson who is a terrific basketball player who participated in a citywide basketball tournament of champions. Lonnie's coach Cal knows he can make it to the NBA if he doesn't pressure it. Cal knows because he once? Had A chance. Could Lonnie and his teammates blow a chance of a lifetime.
   Hoop's is one of the best basketball books I've read yet. It will thrill you as you read through this book's pages at a time. This book will leave your moth wide open and surprised by the end of the book. Since this book was so good I would rate this book at the top.



4. Lonnie is a seventeen-year-old basketball player from Harlem. He wants to do something with his life but he hasn't really thought much beyond high school and basketball. This summer there is a huge tournament for teams throughout the city. Lonnie and his friends form a team, and are assigned a coach, a man named Cal whom Lonnie thinks is a worthless drunk. At first Lonnie even refuses to play, but then changes his mind and joins the team.
   
   As the team starts practicing for the tournament, Lonnie ends up spending a lot more time with Cal, who is harder on him than on anyone else on the team. Lonnie comes to realize that Cal, a former NBA player who ruined his career by gambling, really thinks his basketball game has promise. Maybe it even has enough promise to get him noticed by college scouts.
   
   I liked that the characters in this story all had faults; it made them much more engaging. You usually expect the coach in a story like this to be wise or to have learned from his mistakes, but Cal was still fighting his demons, which made him much more real.



5. "When I stood up and took my warm-up jacket off, everybody from our neighborhood stood up with me. There was a roar that made even the players on the floor look over to see what was going on..." Do you want to find out what happens next? Well then read this novel to see for your self.
   
   This book is about a young basketball player, Lonnie, that has the potential to become a superstar in the NBA. The team he plays on is from Harlem, New York and with some help from his coach, Cal, he leads his team to the championship.
   
   The book Hoops by Walter Dean Myers is a great novel for 7th to 9th grade readers. I couldn't believe the ending and I thought it would go a totally different way. I was asking myself when this & that were going to happen; and so many other questions. I thought it was even more exciting at the end because there is basketball envolved so its like watching the last seconds of a game tick away. I thought the theme of this book is a great life leason and it can be found on page 183. "I know I can't win all the time, but I got to keep myself in the game, got to keep my game together, so at least I have a chance. I think the theme is you can't always win but you still have to try and give it your best shot. I think this because Lonnie is use to winning all the time and then he loses something at the end.(Can't say what so read and find out)

1 comments about Don't Let The Lipstick Fool You: The Making of a Champion.

1. Anyone who's a WNBA fan of any team other than the LA Sparks knows that the Sparks have gained the reputation of being the team you "love to hate"! But also, as a WNBA fan you have to give credit and your respect to all the women who have been responsible for the love and excitement we have for the league. They have blazed the trail for all the young talents we see today.
   
   Lisa Leslie is definitely one of those women. In her book, "Don't Let The Lipstick Fool You", you will get a better view of Lisa the person as well as the athlete. She shares her life, her beliefs, and her career. I truly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it to any WNBA fan.

5 comments about Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph.

1. This woman is completely amazing!! Being from Iowa, I fondly remember the Vivian Stringer era. I was part of the 22,000+ that atttended the game against Ohio State, setting the attendance record at the time as part of C. Vivian Stringer's vision. I am in awe of her and hearing her own story in her own words has had a profound impact on me. She mentions in the book her decision to fight for her spot on the cheerleading squad at her high school not only to cheer the team on, but to pave the way for future generations She talks about how later on, she realized that those "future generations" were her own neices.
   
   In thinking about that story and others in the book, I realized the impact that Vivian Stringer has had on my own daughter - a basketball and volleyball player, both directly and indirectly through other generations of Stringer girls with Stringer values.
   
   Amazing story!! Amazing Woman!!



2. How important it is to have women, young and old, to know the power and authority that lies within and that you have the perfect example in
   "the Coach" of all times. Ms Stringer has given us this jewel at a time more important that any other that I can remember when so many young women are suffering from low self-esteem and rejection and so many older women are caught in the throws of life. Thanks to Ms. Stringer we have renewed HOPE!!!



3. This book was absolutely fantastic. I'm not really into sports but have enjoyed basketball from time to time. Though, I've never really been into college basketball and didn't even know who C. Vivian Stringer was before the Imus incident, I was able to gain a tremendous insight into the life of a strong, confident, and resilient woman and the women she lends a hand in raising. To learn all that she has been through and how she mustered the courage to "Stand Tall" through every adversity was so inspiring, and not just for Black women but for every woman and human being. I certainly recommend that every person take the time to read this incredible story.



4. I enjoyed the book. Not life changing but there are some life lessons to be learned through the reading



5. There are 2 things I absolutely HATED about this book...I hated having to put it down, and I hated when I finished it! Vivian Stringer's story is truly an example of courage in the midst of challenges. It's not just for sports fans. Anyone can be inspired by it.

5 comments about Travel Team.

1. My review is on Travel Team by Mike Lupica. Travel Team is about a pre-teen Danny Walker who loves to play basketball, and is amazing too. His height is one exception. In this book, even with Danny's height, he is still one of the best players on his travel team and in his town. Danny Walker lives with his mom in New Jersey. His dad was one of the world's best basketball players till when in the NBA, he had an accident that ended his career. When his dad came to town things changed. Although Danny this year didn't make the travel team like the last 3 years, that doesn't stop him and his dad to start their own travel team. After everything Danny goes all the way to becoming on of the best players in Middletown, New Jersey. I give this book five stars. The reason is because it shows how a passion can go a long way into becoming a fulfilled dream. It shows teamwork, perseverance, a lot of effort to be the best. I believe this book is great for those who like sports.



2. I've spent many years involved in youth Basketball and Lupica captures it very well. Both my young son and I enjoyed the book, and the basketball games themselves flowed nicely. A little hackneyed backstory (in youth basketball the little guys are the stars as bigger kids grow into their coodination so the "poor little guy" angle was tough to take) but it's all well presented and the targeted audience will believe.
   
   Overall something to recommend.



3. Mike Lupica's Travel Team is an engaging story about a thrown-together team that was started because some of the kids that tried out for the town travel team were meaninglessly rejected at the tryouts. Danny Walker was the most offended player that was deferred by the harsh scouts at the tryouts because of his small size. His dad, Richie Walker, was the star point guard of the 12-year-old Middletown Vikings travel team when they won the nationals. Richie was described by sportscasters back then as "The biggest little kid from the biggest little town in the world" (21) when his team was on their way towards an upset in the Nationals Championship. Danny's dad soon decides that all of the discarded players that didn't even get a chance should still be able to play, so he arranges another travel team for the town and gives them all a chance to play. The conflicts along the way for the Middletown Warriors are a huge battle for them, but they manage to gather enough players and enter the local seventh-grade travel team league.



4. Travel Team by Mike Lupica is an exciting book about a twelve year old boy named Danny. Danny is a very good basketball player who has been cut from his team because he is too short. Danny and his father form their own team from the other children who were cut and have a shot at beating the Vikings.
   
   Travel Team is a very exciting and funny book. The only with the book is that it used some words that it could have done without such as the cursing. The Travel Team is worth reading because it has a great plot and Mike Lupica uses third person narration which is makes me feel like I'm there with Danny and it is usually easier to understand, which makes it a great book for kids.



5. Travel Team by Mike Lupica is about a boy named Danny Walker who is said to be too short to play on the basketball travel team, so he tries to prove everybody wrong. Then he and his dad create their own team. Pre-teens who like basketball will want to read this book.
   
   Readers looking for a book about basketball will enjoy this book. This book would probably be better for boys. The characters and the setting seemed real. The conflict seemed like it could happen to someone in the same situation. While there is some inappropriate language, it makes the characters seem real. Overall this was a great book because it had a lot of detail to help make pictures in the readers mind.

5 comments about Slam!.

1. 
   
   
   Slam is a book written by Walter Dean Myers. It a book about this boy named Slam which is a ball and street name what they call him. Slam is a young black boy who in high school playing ball. They say Slam is one of their best players on his high school team. Slam has a best friend named Ice who is the total opposite of Slam! But no matter what they are still going to be the best friends even with the hard times they went through. Why do I think it is important to me,. because it show that as u get older things change, and u start doing mature things. I read this book because some of the thing that I am going through right now even with my teammates or very close friends.



2. Greg is a great basketball player. He is tall and confident on the court and he has a wicked slam dunk. His nickname on his high school team was Slam, and he was a popular guy at school. Then he was asked to attend a magnet school for the arts. His new school is largely white; he is one of the few black students. The classes are much more difficult than the classes at his old school, and the basketball team isn't all that good.
   
   Slam is willing to give the school a chance, but it seems like he is constantly getting lectured about his grades or his attitude. It seems that some of his teachers are out to get him, and he can't bring himself to ask for help in math, the subject he is having the most problem understanding.
   
   Things should be okay on the basketball court, but the coach gets it into his mind that Slam has a chip on his shoulder. He gets even angrier when he challenges Slam to a one-on-one game and Slam wins. Slam makes the team but the coach doesn't start him and only puts him in when the team gets behind and he needs Slam to take back the lead.
   
   It seems that everything is unfair--his classes, his basketball team, and then the fact that Slam's old best friend, Ice, is acting suspicious and Slam thinks he might be dealing drugs. Everything is getting more complex, and Slam feels control of his life slipping away.
   
   I really liked Slam's descriptions of his neighborhood. He describes it from the point of view of one who lives there, and makes the inner city seem less scary. I liked the relationship between Slam and Ice and the fact that going to different schools didn't change them much. I also liked the assistant basketball coach and the way he was so kind to Slam, sort of balancing out the main coach.
   
   Even though things weren't going well for Slam, I felt like he spent too much time blaming others, especially his teachers. It seemed like he thought everyone was out to get him, which I don't think was entirely true.



3. A very realistic coming of age year in a young basketballer's life. One of the most compelling plot tangents was the teenage angst and confusion that the central character experiences at home, at school, over his career path and with his friends and social life. Myers has again written a wonderful read for the young, and for those who wonder what is inside a teen's head today.



4. I'll make it short and sweet if you love basketball you'll love this book Myers biggest hit



5. Slam takes place in Harlem, New York. It is about a guy named Slam Harris. Slam loves to play basketball and loves the girls, but academics are not his thing, so, he tries his hardest to keep his grades up to stay on the team.
   
   
   The climax is when his coach asks Slam to take a season off of basketball. My favorite part of the book, however is when his dad coaches the team, and when he masters his double crossover.
   
   
   Even the cover of the book is interesting. It tells about the book and that he loves to play basketball. It also shows what he looks like so you can imagine it while you read the book.
   
   
   I loved this book so much. It is one of the best books I have ever read. This book should be for people 12 and up because of the language, sexual content, drugs, and some mild violence. I would read it hands down any day over any other book.
   
   
   By: Matt Swilley

5 comments about Pistol: The Life of Pete Maravich.

1. I read PISTOL during the last week when my brain was in gear, my emotions high and my persona not cracked. Good thing, too. If I had been depressed, I might have eaten more junk food than my diet allows.
   
   Yes, PISTOL deserves five stars. The lives of Press Maravich and his son, Peter Press Maravich, are, however, Pittsburgh bleak, covered with soot and anchored by the angst of control and chaos.
   
   Basketball should a fine, fun game, but this book proves it doesn't have to be any fun at all. It can merely be twisted.
   
   The sun is shining now, and the temperature is crisp. I think I can forget all Pete's "showtime" moves, the suicide of his mom, the manic control of his dad and the up-all-night drinking bouts.
   
   What I can't forget, yet, are all the tortures his sons went through when they tried to honor their dad by playing basketball, too. One coach in particular at LSU needs to be put down for his cruelty.



2. I BOUGHT THIS BOOK TO INCLUDE IN MY GRANDSON'S PACKAGE THAT WAS HEADED FOR IRAQ. HE LOVED THE BOOK BECAUSE HE GREW UP IN THE PITTSBURG AREA AND PLAYED SPORTS AT SOME OF THE SCHOOLS THAT WERE MENTIONED IN THE BOOK.
   
   NEEDLESS TO SAY, HE ENJOYED IT FROM COVER TO COVER AND I AM A HAPPY GRANDMA. ACTUALLY, I'LL BE HAPPIER WHEN HE GETS BACK TO THE USA.



3. As others have stated, this is an extremely well-written book. But it is also the first book I ever remember reading that had a dark cloud hang over every page. The quotation by Magic Johnson to Pete's children at the All-Star game naming the Pistol as one of the top 50 in NBA history is memorable. "Your father was Showtime before there was a showtime." You always hope sports heroes have happy endings. I wish Pete could have experienced more of it.
   
   It is a must read.



4. I admire the fact that Mark Kriegal had the guts to devote about a third of the book to Press Maravich, Pete's father. But it got tedious to hear the endless details about who scored what during which game, and so on. Perhaps that's common to most sports books, I don't know. I understand why the author wrote this book: Pete Maravich's life is a fascinating story. Unfortunately, I had mixed feelings about Pistol overall. Yes, I got bored with the first third of the book about Press Maravich, although it did give you a nice overview of the origins of pro basketball, if you can call it that. I also felt that the last 30 pages devoted to Pete's sons was overkill. Just my opinion. The middle part of the book about Pete was superb, though. There were so many touchstones that were handled exceptionally well----on race, the marketing and growing popularity of basketball (college and professional), the complexity of Pete's relationship to Press, Pete's various obsessions with UFOs, vegetarianism, martial arts, etc., plus his alcohol abuse. Pistol, for all its stylistic virtuosity, was a little too sentimental sometimes. Nonetheless, I'm glad I read it.



5. Mr. Kriegel provides an insightful, interesting, serious study of the background to the life of Pete Maravich. I recommend the book, not only to sports' fans, but to anyone who enjoys well-written biography. For thoses readers who wish to understand Maravich's conversion to Christianity and the course of his post-conversion life, the book disappoints as Kriegel seems to understand the conversion as a retreat into religion rather than a confrontation with reality.

5 comments about Wooden.

1. Early in my coaching career, I was looking for a "style" and "philosophy" to call my own. I heard about "Wooden" from a friend - I read it and I instantly connected with Coach Wooden's words and lessons. His approach to coaching as "teaching," both on and off the court, resonated with me and the way I wanted to coach.
   
   When I first read the book, I immediately incorporated Coach Wooden's quotes into all my talks with my teams. They affectionately referred to "Wooden" as the "bible" and many of them all went out and bought their own copies.
   
   Now, I present my players with a copy of "Wooden" as soon as they make the team. The ones that read it all come back with a twinkle in their eyes - its a look of joy and understanding. I don't quote from Coach Wooden as much as I used to - I've found my own "philosophy" and "style" - but, if I ever hit a rough patch, the first person I go back to is Coach Wooden and his teachings.



2. John Wooden has been blessed with such wisdom and he has used this blessing to build up and influence millions of people, young and old. I have many books by John Wooden and even though I usually buy them sight unseen I know I will never be disappointed...and I never have. This particular book is jammed packed with wonderful, thought provoking quotes and stories. I will treasure this book, along with all his others, forever.



3. I have never heard of John Wooden until last Thursday. This book was recommended to me by two friends, as first I thought how is a retired basket coach going to give me some direction and clarity on life? WOW!!!!! Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down! I took to every word and read it in one evening (not a long read, but it makes you ponder over each sentence) and I was really sad that the book was coming to an end. It's an amazing book, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it anyone no matter where you're at in life. This is a book that I will refer back to time and time again throughout my life (I just know it!).



4. This is one of my favorite books of tidbits. Basically coach Wooden gives his ideas on life, hard work, sports and manners. Through different stories of his life and experiences.
   
   It really was a pleasure reading this book and I feel that the philosophy of coach wooden, based on hard work, trust, learning and being a good person is straight forward and a throw back to simpler values.



5. I bought this book for my student/athlete son. I had him read the book and find five things that he could immediately apply to his life. The book is written in such a manner that the parallels between sports and life are seamlessly interwoven. By using sports as a platform of relativity, I feel I am raising my son to be a confident and responsible man. This is a must-read for fathers and sons.

5 comments about Wooden on Leadership.

1. The book has some good ideas, but it is full of one liners. It gets boring at times.
   On the good side - you have a lot of one liners to say and put on posters.



2. John Wooden is a qualified success and his book demonstrates how others can be successful. Wonderfully written and well documented with examples of Wooden's method and how to apply the pyramid of success. If you want a map for success, this is the book to read.



3. Anyone who wants tips on living on and off the court must read this book.



4. After taking a class where much time and focus was spent studying leadership I began reading John Wooden's book titled Wooden on Leadership. I found this book extremely interesting as Hall of Fame coach, John Wooden, allowed readers to understand his very own philosophy of leadership.
   As many may know, Coach Wooden is a legend. As a basketball coach at UCLA He coached four perfect season and led his athletes to ten national champions in twelve years. With many accolades bestowed upon him it is interesting to see just how he become so successful and what actions helped him to reach his goals. This Coach of the Century (named by ESPN) and basketball hall of famer explains just how he reached success throughout his entire novel Wooden on Leadership.
   Filled with personal beliefs, lessons, and excerpts from his personal notebook Wooden and co-author Steve Jamison work together to explain the leadership qualities Wooden used on the basketball court that can help make any business successful.
   The novel begins with his attempts to reach "Competitive Greatness" by explaining his "pyramid of success" which include his fundamental leadership qualities and characteristics. He also thoroughly discusses such aspects of teamwork, desire, confidence, and improvement.
   Wooden on Leadership focuses mainly on key points Wooden has derived from coaching basketball for many years of his life, but such aspects explained in the book, he insists, can help make any team, business, or corporation a success. This book is filled with great lessons, notes, and even stories about how and why Wooden believes what he does.
   I considered this book a very easy read. At times, I found myself so thoroughly into his lessons that I found it hard to put down. Each chapter starts with a new lesson to help lead any business to success and ends with personal recollections from those who have been under the guidance of Coach Wooden in the past. Each recollection provided by those who have worked with Coach Wooden serve as direct support in the belief that his lessons and methods have worked in the past and if applied correctly, will continue to bring about success in the future. All aspects of this book were, as a coach myself, easy to relate to and understand. Wooden on Leadership also provides many great quotes and phrases to help inspire or motivate the team you work and communicate with.
   I would recommend this book to any leader, coach, or teacher who is responsible for guiding those around them. It provides first hand insight on leadership and direct lessons to cultivate success. This coach is one of the most winningst coaches in basketball history and can now add another `success' to his lists of accomplishments with this particular book!



5. It is one thing to read a successful coach's leadership story written by the coach, but it is quite another experience to read the personal accounts of a coach that other coaches look up to, and to have those accounts reinforced and complemented by commentaries from peers, players, competitors, and assistant coaches from throughout that revered coach's life and career. This excellent book is that other experience about a once-in-a-lifetime man, coach, teacher, mentor, leader, and winner in the most important game of all - the game of life.
   
   The book's fifteen chapters are organized into three parts ("The Foundation for My Leadership" (Wooden's legendary "Pyramid of Success"), "Lessons in Leadership," and "Lessons from My Notebook"). Each chapter finishes with a summary called, "Rules to Live By," which did a great job of highlighting the chapter's main points. Particularly enjoyable were the many great inspirational quotes, passages, and anecdotes that perfectly reinforced and complemented Wooden's text. Also, while the third part was completely devoted to Wooden's famous notebooks, excerpts from those notebooks (typed and hand-written) were included throughout the book and added a great 'personal touch' to the overall contents.
   
   There are many "So-and-So on Leadership" books in the market, but none can match the richness of character and the unequalled quality of the lifetime body of work specified and implied in the simple title of "Wooden on Leadership."

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5 comments about The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.

1. This book is well written, with interesting believable characters. If a child wonders what it would be like to be "different" in a community, this book would give him a good introduction. The protagonist in this book is confronting insecurities in himself and in his Navtive American community. For young people who wonder what it is like to live with differences, this book would be a good introduction. The author has a good grasp of what it is like to be different. I would recommend this book.



2. I was looking for a good book for my almost 13 yr old who is an avid reader and reads on an extremely high level. Unfortunately, most of the books on his reading level are not on his maturity level. In reading the reviews of this book, I thought I had found a good one for him. Not so much. The book includes much rougher language than expected. There are also some very crude joking situations. In flipping through the book, there was something inappropriate on almost every page I came to. I wished I had read more excerpts before ordering.



3. Sherman Alexie's first young adult book will seem very familiar to many young and especially older readers. Those of us who are familiar with J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, Stephen King's "The Body" (made into the film Stand By Me), and also Sherman Alexie's own The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, will hear voices from all of those works converge in the protagonist of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Arnold Spirit. Arnold Spirit is a contemporary and Native American poltergeist of Holden Caulfield, and the overall tone and worldview of this book is quite different from The Catcher in the Rye.
   
   Stylistically, the book has a hackneyed feel. It really does seem like something Salinger may have written. The main difference is that, in the end, The Catcher in the Rye is not hopeful. Salinger writes a dark comedy/satire and leaves the reader with a darker sense of humor and a sharper sense of cynicism. Alexie is far more interested in making tragedy a part of life. Another reviewer here found the amount of dead bodies surrounding one Indian boy's life to be unrealistic and unbelievable. I wish that were true. I wish Native American communities weren't decimated by alcoholism and poverty, but it's simply and completely true.
   
   But wait, this isn't a completely sad book; it's actually filled with hope. It dares the reader to consider a boy's coming of age from a non-white perspective. It makes the reader ponder how men are built in the United States: What does it mean to become a man for a Native American boy, for a black boy, for an Asian boy, for a Latino boy? I admit that I don't know those stories, but now perhaps I am beginning to understand at least one of them - what it might be like for a Native American boy growing up in crushing poverty, tucked away on a reservation.
   
   Often, this kind of writing is called "multicultural," but I find that moniker to be somewhat dismissive and arrogant. This is an American story, written for and about the current generation of iPod-wielding American teenagers. I understand that the thematic similarity to past writers might irk some readers, but The Catcher in the Rye is due to be updated. Bars are becoming smokeless, teenagers rarely wear hats and ties on weekdays, and when is the last time you saw a real, live working pay phone? The props and settings of The Catcher in the Rye are outdated and almost alien.
   
   Alexie updates the props of the coming-of-age story, so that his readers don't become uncomfortable and disoriented. But Alexie also changes the focus of the coming-of-age story. Boys don't have to grow up to be their fathers. Freudian pressures don't affect everyone necessarily. Sometimes, a boy will strike out on his own, and even though it's dangerous and bad things will happen to him, there will also be funny and joyful things.
   
   The ordeal of contemporary teen life fits well with Alexie's voice and writing style. The writing has edge and whimsy, playfulness and moments of sustained clarity. While I still think The Catcher in the Rye is readable today, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a good alternative to a recurring narrative.



4. Sherman Alexie is the best as witting things that are heartbreakingly-funny-and-true, or maybe its funny because it is true. Its a wonderful young adult book that I'm sure in on its way to being banned in maybe high school libraries for being too graphic and probably too true. I think a lot of young adults will relate to the story and if they don't directly maybe they'll spend some time thinking how everyone is doing the best they can with what they have. This s a particularly good story for anyone dealing with or who has dealt with an alcoholic family or parent.



5. It only took me one day to read Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian. When this happens, it's because the book is so good and engrossing I don't want to put it down. This book is heartbreaking and joyful and hopeful! It's the story of Junior, a Spokane Indian, that transfers from his reservation high school to an all-white high school in a nearby town. He receives grief from both sides but ends up finding the hope he has always wanted and needed. Junior goes through a lot of life-changing events during his first year at the new school. By the end of the story, he has come full circle. He's able to embrace both his past and his present while looking towards the future. It's an amazing ride! It's a bittersweet look at the life of a boy stuck between doing what he wants and doing what is expected. I highly recommend this book for all ages, young and old!