She Got Game: My Personal Odyssey

by Cynthia Cooper

Book Overview

The WNBA star widely regarded as the female Michael Jordan shares her life story, beginning with her Watts childhood as one of seven brothers and sisters, and continuing through to her triumphs in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446608394
• ISBN13: 9780446608398
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

She's got more than game!

Cynthia Cooper could be a role model for anyone. She knows how to play the game of life as well as basketball: when to hold, when to fold, and a whole lot more. What impressed me most? Signed to play in Italy, Cynthia didn't hang around being homesick. She took the opportunity to learn and grow. My favorite scenes: (1) New to Italy, she'd never even heard of famous cathedrals that someone asked her about. Later, she could have discussed the architectural history and features -- in Italian.(2) She asked Ford to give her a marketing internship -- and she felt right at home with the men. I use this example a lot when I talk to parents who are concerned that their daughters are more interested in sports than school. (3) She takes us behind the scenes of the championship Comets.Hard to put down, well-written, honest -- the perfect gift for any WNBA fan or any young woman looking to her future, in or out of basketball.

A Triumphant Victory

This is the best book I have ever read because this book shows how you can start out with so little, but if you try hard you will have so much! This is a truly inspirational and uplifting book about the life of Cynthia Cooper. Cynthia was always the underdog in sports and in life. Cynthia grew up in a money wise poor family. Her mother was a single parent who raised eight children by herself when Cynthia's father left them. Cynthia lost her best friend/brother when he was murdered. Cynthia played basketball in other countries, but was always the second best. Cynthia Cooper's mother died because of breast cancer one year ago, and her best friend and WNBA teammate died because of lung cancer that spread to her brain a half a year ago. Cynthia currently plays in the WNBA. She was named MVP for the first two years of the WNBA and has helped the Houston Comets win the Championship every year that the WNBA has existed which is three years. Even though Cynthia went through so many hardships in life she is no longer an underdog. She has claimed a triumphant victory and will always be a Champion!

Inspirational and Uplifting.

I have renewed admiration for Cynthia Cooper after reading her autobiography. Her book was so interesting I read it all in one day. Cynthia's life story will have appeal to teens and adults. She is an amazing woman and a true role model.

A great book that everyone should read.

I loved this book! It made me realize how tough some poeple have it in life and all the fears that they have. I admire Cynthia even more, now that I have read her book. It was cool reading about her love life, and all her accomplishments in basketball. It was very interesting to learn where she came from and her experiences in Europe. I recommend this book to every basketball player, or just anyone who wants to read an inspirational story about such a great person, Cynthia Cooper.

This is a powerful testimonial.

Coop is sharing so many facets of her life: her childhood, teenage years, college years, her experiences in Europe, her love life and her love for basketball. Adversity, splendor, tragedy and beauty entwined to make the fabric that is her life. She had to learn many lessons along the way, and now her story can be an inspiration to others. You don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy this book. This is a book about life, and how your choices can lead you to success if you are willing to do the work and have faith in yourself. An easy read - I bought this book one evening after work and read it cover to cover that night. I just refuse to stop reading; I did not want to close the book. Cynthia Cooper - you got game and a whole lot more.