In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball [Hardcover]

Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues (Author), David Levine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1994

The personal story of basketball star Muggsy Bogues relates the obstacles and criticism he overcame, describing his achievements in high school, at Wake Forest, and with the Washington Bullets and Charlotte Hornets teams. 75,000 first printing. Major ad/promo. Tour.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

At 5'3", Bogues is the shortest player ever to play for an NBA team. Born in 1965 and raised in public housing projects in Baltimore, he distinguished himself on the court at Dunbar High School, where, during his junior and senior years, the team won 59 consecutive games. At Wake Forest University, Bogues encountered not racism but prejudice against students on athletic scholarships as dumb jocks. He was picked by the Washington Bullets of the NBA, with whom he had a disappointing rookie season, then went to the Charlotte Hornets and led them into the 1992-93 season playoffs. A dynamo and a sparkplug on the court, this starting point guard has been called "a damn pest" and "your worst nightmare" by opponents. Readers will find his autobiography, written with Levine (Life on the Rim), as exciting as a fast break. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

YA?Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues is 5'3" tall and is a professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets. His story begins in the Baltimore projects where, against all odds, he excelled at the sport. People who laughed at him for trying to compete with six and seven-foot players stopped after he helped his high school teammates go to the state championships, and he played outstandingly at Wake Forest. He ended up with the expansion team that went to the NBA playoffs within five years, leading his team. In conjunction with sports writer David Levine, Bogues has created a delightful autobiography. He writes with charming candor of his pride in his family, his friendships with such stars as Reggie Williams and Alonzo Mourning, and his extensive community work. He explains with gentle humor the obstacles he had to overcome and his strong determination to succeed in such a competitive sport. Muggsy comes across as a warm, caring human being whom readers would like to know. Fortunately, they can do so through the pages of this book.?Pat Royal, Crossland High School, Camp Springs, MD
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 233 pages
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co (T); 1st edition (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316101737
• ISBN-13: 978-0316101738
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #737,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for all ages!!!, July 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball (Hardcover)

inspiring story. Entertaining and captivating. Muggsy tells a riveting story of challenges and triumphs! Great for adults and a must read for youths!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great, motivational read, May 22, 2003

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This review is from: In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball (Hardcover)

This is a really good book about a basketball player who overcame his great height disadvantage to become an NBA superstar. This book takes you through the basketball career of Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues. All his life he was shorter than everone on the basketball court. Can you imagine how it's like playing in the NBA when you are on average about 1.5 feet shorter than every one else? That's how Muggsy Bogues has played for his whole life.

Yet he persevered and overcame his height. His basketball career was by no means all easy and problem-free, and many people doubted that someone who was 5'3 could play basketball with guys who were 7 foot tall. But in this book Muggsy shows that height doesn't determine whether or not you can play basketball. Heart and skill are what determine how well you play. From his wonderful high school basketball days to his terrible rookie year days in the NBA, the reader sees how Muggsy overcame his height to become a great point guard. His assist and stealing ability proved vital to the success or the Hornets. You have to admire the little fella'.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I mainly talked about the great facts in this book., September 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball (Hardcover)

i thougt that this was a great book for any fan of muggsy bogues, or basketball itsself. if you are a fan of muggsy and do not already have this book, you should definately but it. it all the facts you need to know and great up-to-date pictures. this is a great atleast 5 star book. The main reason i liked this book so much is because i am a long time fan and it told me things, or facts that i had never known about the great muggsy bogues. all the information is great, and correct. also, the chapters have very catchy titles, and you will never get bored of this book. i would like to give mad props to muggsy, of course, and the author for making such a great book.