First published 1997
Scottie Pippen opens his world to young readers who wonder if their dreams are too big. The NBA champion knows what it means to start with nothing. He grew up poor in Arkansas, the youngest of twelve children. His family struggled to make ends meet. Nobody expected him to become a basketball star. Pippen shows kids how he pushed past every barrier that stood in his way. He explains the choices that lifted him from a small town to the biggest stage in sports. The lessons go beyond basketball. Pippen teaches readers to set ambitious goals regardless of where they come from. He demonstrates that background does not determine destiny. Young people learn practical steps for turning obstacles into stepping stones. Pippen proves that any kid can rise above their circumstances through hard work and determination.
Genres: sports, young-adult, biography-memoir, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, rags-to-riches
Setting: Arkansas
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Hardcover · Taylor Trade Publishing