The Home Team: Of Mothers, Daughters, and American Champions [Hardcover]

Ruthann Lobo (Author), Rebecca Lobo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1996

Well on her way to becoming America's next Olympic sweetheart, Rebecca Lobo was co-captain of the Huskies, the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team and the 1995 national champions. RuthAnn Lobo is the woman who taught her that she can be whatever she wants to be. In this powerful and moving story of growing up female in the 1990s, RuthAnn and Rebecca remind us that family and faith are still at the heart of our lives. of photos.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

RuthAnn played basketball in college, became a teacher, married history teacher Dennis Lobo and taught her three children that "they could be anything they wanted." Possibly as a result, her daughter Rebecca went on to become the captain of the basketball team at the University of Connecticut, which won the national title in 1995, and the most outstanding player in that year's NCAA championship. She was named female athlete of the year by several groups and publications and has been selected for the women's national team that will represent the U.S. in this year's Olympics. In alternating chapters, mother and daughter write of their happy family and of their crises?for RuthAnn, a successful battle against breast cancer; for Rebecca, the struggle to excel on the court and one day to find a male not intimidated by her height (6'4"). Without being preachy, their book affectingly demonstrates in action that overworked term family values. Photos not seen by PW. 50,000 first printing; $70,000 ad/promo; author tour.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Rebecca Lobo, a standout college basketball player and member of the U.S. Olympic women's team, collaborates with her mother, Ruthann, in this celebration of family life and sport. As a minor celebrity whose popularity will likely soar come July, Rebecca writes well, as does Ruthann, who recounts her courageous battle with breast cancer. Highly recommended; the book will also fare well on YA shelves.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Kodansha America (July 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568361408
• ISBN-13: 978-1568361406
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,818,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A moving story, June 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Home Team: Of Mothers, Daughters, and American Champions (Hardcover)

This book is a must read for all WNBA fans. Rebecca Lobo's life is revealed in many aspects, that of her point of view and her mother. It talks about many issues such as Ruthanne's struggle with breast cancer and how the family dealt with it. As a 15 year old girl, reading is not one of my favorite pastimes. When I heard of a book about my idol Rebecca Lobo, I decided maybe I should give reading a try. I finished the story in a total of two days and found myself waking up in the middle of the night wanting to know what was going to happen next. It is an extremely moving book in which I fould that it was very easy to relate to. As a basketball player, some of Rebecca Lobo's theories such as playing basketball to relive stress and cope with problems I use also. It gave a new perspective to why I am two different people a hustler and leader on the court and a shy and proscinator off of it. Athlete or not, this book will get you moving. It will leave the message in your heard that anything is possible and it will help you to get out and reach that goal that you have been striving for.

5.0 out of 5 stars Her great story, June 9, 2001

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lovelerae "LeRae" (Southwest, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Home Team: Of Mothers, Daughters, and American Champions (Paperback)

I was already a huge fan of Rebecca Lobo before reading this book. 'The Home Team' gives you a look into the lives of Rebecca and Ruthann Lobo. It's such a real look at how their lives truly are and how much they love each other. After reading this book I was blown away by the courage both of these amazing women have shown in thier lives.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book By Two Great Role Models, June 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Home Team: Of Mothers, Daughters, and American Champions (Hardcover)

I had the opportunity to meet the Lobos at a seminar, and they are as congenial in person as they appear in this fantastic book. Each personal chapter of this narrative made me feel like I was almost a part of the Lobo family. I liked reading about how Rebecca and her brother and sister grew up, what it was like to be part of a team as tight as the Huskies, and how the family dealt with RuthAnn's cancer. I have read this book over and over, and my mother and grandmother both love it as well. It is definitely worth sharing!