Linspired reveals the remarkable journey of the ultimate underdog, Jeremy Lin, superstar of the New York Knicks and the first American-born player of Chinese/Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA. In spite of being cut by two NBA teams before he signed with the Knicks, Lin always trusted that God had a plan for his life and his talents: 'I'm not exactly sure how it is all going to turn out, but I know for a fact that God has called me to be here now in the NBA,' says Lin in Linspired. After weeks of sitting at the end of the bench, a teammate's injury finally placed Lin on the court. Since then, he has captivated sports fans throughout the world with his tremendous skill and humble response to 'Linsanity.' Weighing in on this phenomenon are tennis's Michael Chang, the first notable Asian-American athlete, Lin's pastor, Stephen Chen, and Pat Williams, senior vice president of the Orlando Magic. Other features include eight pages of full-color photos and in-depth interviews with Lin himself. Here is the remarkable inside story of the meteoric rise of Jeremy Lin.
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Mike Yorkey is an author, coauthor, and collaborator living in Encinitas, California, with more than seventy books to his credit. His most recent book is Believe: The Eric LeGrand Story, the story of Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed from the neck down on a kickoff play in 2010. He has collaborated with former San Francisco Giant pitcher Dave Dravecky and tennis star Michael Chang, and he has also written for numerous sports magazines. His website is www.mikeyorkey.com. SPANISH BIO: Mike Yorkey, autor o coautor de mas de setenta libros ha escrito sobre deportes toda su vida. Ha colaborado con Colt McCoy, mariscal de campo de los Cleveland Browns, y con la estrella del tenis Michael Chang. Yorkey fue uno de los editores de la revista Focus on the Family, y tambien ha escrito para revistas deportivas como Skiing, Tennis, y Breakaway.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mike Yorkey does a good job describing the meteoric rise of Jeremy Lin in this short but enjoyable read. Along the way we learn about Lin's struggles growing up (trying to be taller!), his demotions, and ultimately, his proving all the critics wrong and becoming a standout NBA player.
At just 170 pages or so, LINSPIRED is an easy read that anyone can finish in one sitting. I read it almost straight through.
Chapter 1, CHASING THE AMERICAN DREAM, describing how his parents met, is one of the best in the entrie book.
Basketball fans will really enjoy, but anyone who likes to root for the underdog will enjoy as well.
At just 170 pages or so, LINSPIRED is an easy read that anyone can finish in one sitting. I read it almost straight through.
Chapter 1, CHASING THE AMERICAN DREAM, describing how his parents met, is one of the best in the entrie book.
Basketball fans will really enjoy, but anyone who likes to root for the underdog will enjoy as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A decent enough book on an intriguing sports star (who may or may not be more than a blip in sports history)
November 17, 2012
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I love Jeremy Lin's story. One of my children was adopted from Taiwan, so I love seeing the success of a Taiwanese-American ball player. I've appreciated his humility in light of success and his commitment to Christ in the midst of sports culture.
However, as much as I like Lin, he hasn't been in the spotlight long enough to warrant the books and articles and merchandising that his quick rise to fame, so books like this are likely to just make a quick splash in marketing and sales before fizzling out. This one is written so casually and simply that it seems as if the author threw it together as quickly as possible to capitalize on Lin's successes while they last. From the first-person writing to the casual language (Jeremy was "dunked" rather than "baptized" or "immersed," weighed "a buck-fifty" as a high school junior, had trouble being recruited by a Division I school by "a 'system' that blocked his path like two Shaqs in the paint,") to the conversations written in interview format, it seemed to be geared toward middle school or elementary students than adults. In fact, I plan to read this out loud to my kindergarten daughter at bedtime, starting next week. That's the level at which it is written.
Finally, this is published by Zondervan, which is a Christian publishing house, and several Bible verses are scattered throughout as segues in the story. As a Christian, I liked that, but you might want to look for a different book if you aren't.
However, as much as I like Lin, he hasn't been in the spotlight long enough to warrant the books and articles and merchandising that his quick rise to fame, so books like this are likely to just make a quick splash in marketing and sales before fizzling out. This one is written so casually and simply that it seems as if the author threw it together as quickly as possible to capitalize on Lin's successes while they last. From the first-person writing to the casual language (Jeremy was "dunked" rather than "baptized" or "immersed," weighed "a buck-fifty" as a high school junior, had trouble being recruited by a Division I school by "a 'system' that blocked his path like two Shaqs in the paint,") to the conversations written in interview format, it seemed to be geared toward middle school or elementary students than adults. In fact, I plan to read this out loud to my kindergarten daughter at bedtime, starting next week. That's the level at which it is written.
Finally, this is published by Zondervan, which is a Christian publishing house, and several Bible verses are scattered throughout as segues in the story. As a Christian, I liked that, but you might want to look for a different book if you aren't.
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I picked this book up knowing only a little about Jeremy Lin. After reading the book, I became an instant fan. Lin has been described as the "Asian Tim Tebow" or the "NBA's Tim Tebow." It is an apt description. This book tells Lin's story starting with his parents' immigration to the US from Taiwan, his childhood, his start in basketball, his high school and college basketball career, and his NBA career. This is the story of an underdog, a hard worker, and an individual of strong personal character and faith. Whether or not Lin continues to astound in the NBA, his is a remarkable story which demonstrates nice guys can succeed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jeremy Lin lite
This is like a "mini guide" story of Lin's sudden rise in the world of pro basketball. The book is very short at just over 170 pages with large text filling up the pages. Read more
Published 5 months ago by BigStory
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely "Linspirational" and an Enjoyable Read
Prior to reading Linspired, I had only heard the headline buzz about Jeremy Lin. I love sports and admire faithful Christian athletes; however, I am not a basketball fan. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Stephans
4.0 out of 5 stars
Get to know Jeremy Lin; explores different stages of his life and how...
The book feels like a long sports article, using quotes (from his peers, NBA stars, fellow Asian-American Michael Chang, Jeremy himself), some opinions from the author, and a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Danny Yu
3.0 out of 5 stars
religion emphasized
This book delivers what a reader expects, the history and background of where Lin came from. But it also emphasizes on the religious part of it, how Christianity plays a big part... Read more
Published 7 months ago by reviewer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Religious Dogma Permeates this Book
This book is just as much about accepting a deity as a supreme being and giving up one's life to said deity, as it is about basketball. Read more
Published 7 months ago by N. Bilmes
4.0 out of 5 stars
LINcredible journey of Jeremy Lin: Living the American Dream.
Societies are ingrained with racial stereotypes. Jeremy Lin (JLin) went from an undrafted Harvard basketball player to a worldwide NBA sensation and emphatically shattered those... Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. Chou
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy, quick, informative read
This book makes for an easy and quick read about Jeremy Lin, who recently has been in the news. There is a story to tell here, worth telling because I think it does provide a... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Joseph Oppenheim
4.0 out of 5 stars
Even if you're not a basketball fan, you'll enjoy this book
I'm not a huge basketball fan, but there's been so much buzz abut "Linsanity" that I was curious about Jeremy Lin and this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tory
5.0 out of 5 stars
need more examples like Jeremy Lin
I am not a big sports fan to begin with. And of the three main professional team sports in the United States--baseball, football, and basketball--the one about which I know and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Wayne S. Walker
3.0 out of 5 stars
Brief, easy read summary of Jeremy Lin's story to date
This a very brief and easy to read biography of the life of Jeremy Lin to date. In 176 pages, Mike Yorkey summarizes Jeremy's early career, his family background and interviews a... Read more
Published 8 months ago by C
