{"product_id":"9780618446711","title":"The Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eFrey, Darcy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMariner Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/3\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this gripping work of narrative nonfiction, Darcy Frey chronicles the aspirations of four young men as they navigate the NCAA recruitment process, their only hope of escape from a life of crime, poverty, and despair.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt ought to be just a game, but basketball on the playgrounds of Coney Island is much more than that. In \u003ci\u003eThe Last Shot, \u003c\/i\u003ethe aspirations of a few of the neighborhood's most promising players reveal that what they have going for them (athletic talent, grace, and years of dedication) may not be enough to defeat what's working against them: woefully inadequate schooling, family circumstances that are often desperate, and the slick, brutal world of college athletic recruitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncisively and compassionately written, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Shot \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces us to unforgettable characters and takes us into their world with an intimacy seldom seen in contemporary sports journalism. The result is a startling and poignant exposé of inner-city life and the big business of college basketball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis landmark of sports journalism follows every tense moment as four young men bet their futures on the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Stakes Competition:\u003c\/b\u003e More than just a game, this is a story of survival, where the playgrounds of Coney Island become the only proving ground for a shot at a different life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe NCAA Recruitment Machine:\u003c\/b\u003e An unflinching look at the slick, brutal world of college scouts, big-business athletics, and the impossible pressures placed on teenage players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Gritty Coming of Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e An intimate and poignant exposé of inner-city life, where inadequate schooling and desperate circumstances are opponents as formidable as any on the court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Landmark of Social Commentary:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow unforgettable young men like Russell, Corey, and Tchaka as they navigate a system that promises escape but often leads to heartbreak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43374042513663,"sku":"9780618446711","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780618446711_s600x595.jpg?v=1780333177","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780618446711","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}