Jameer

by Elaine Whelan and Floyd "Pete" Nelson

Book Overview

This new book takes an inside look at the life of Jameer Nelson and his remarkable rise to become one of the top players in college basketball. The book also takes readers behind the scenes, covering... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582619050
• ISBN13: 9781582619057
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Father and Son

In todays world of soccer moms and overzealous little league dads, here is a touching narrative from a father who "gets it". Pete Nelson was a hard working , blue collar dad who watched his son become the best college basketball player in the land and then a budding star in the NBA. The book also gives a perspective of how an entire community (in this case Chester Pa.) plays a role in the formulation of great kids. The author (recently deseased) gave us, through his story, a blueprint for raising motivated successful kids.

A warm and entertaining young basket ball story

I really liked the Jameer book. I found it a fun and easy read, that had a story with lots of energy and drive. I enjoyed the many page-long stories from family and friends of Jameer as a suplement to the exciting main story. Together they presented a close and personal picture of a young athlete, at the same time that it did not become your standard, one-dimensional "from rags to riches"-story. The story is told by people who love and care about Jameer, and their sentiments make the book the hart-warming story it is.

Jameer - Personal, Informative and Highly Recommended

Simply put, OUTSTANDING! Elaine and Pete, bring Jameer to life! From his early years all the way to the NBA the reader receives an up-close and intimate look into the life of Jameer Nelson. This is simply one of the best sports biographys that I have ever read. This book is not only for the sports enthusiast or Jameer fan. For, it is also takes a personal look at his family and friends. We see his/their dedication and his/their devotion that helped shape the person we all know as Jameer. As a side note, it also has a very positive message about Chester, Pennsylvania, Jameer's hometown and the mutual love and respect they (Jameer and Chester) have for one another. Overall, a wonderfully informative and personal read. I highly recommend this book to anyone.