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Heaven Is A Playground
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Heaven Is A Playground Was The First Book On The Uniquely American Phenomenon Of Urban Basketball. Rick Telander, A Young Photojournalist And Former High School Basketball Player, Spent Part Of The Summer Of 1973 And All Of The Summer Of 1974 In Brooklyn Living The Playground Life With His Subjects At Foster Park In Flatbush. He Slept On The Floor Of A Park Regulars Apartment, Observing, Questioning, Traveling And Playing With, And Eventually Coaching A Ragtag Group Of Local Teenagers Whose Hopes Of Better Lives Were Often Fanatically Attached To The Transcendent Game Itself. At Times Little Separates The Author And His Subjects, Both Of Whom Are Emotionally Linked By Their Passion For Hoops. But As The Summer Unfolds And Even Superstars Such As The Legendary And Incendiary Fly Williams Are Confronted With The Realities Of Ghetto Life And The Sociological Hurdles Facing African American Males, The Joy Of The Game Starts To Be Seen As The Wispy Pipe Dream It Often Becomes. Written Before Cell Phones, Disposable Cameras, And Cable Tv, Heaven Is A Playground Is One Of A Kinda Funny, Sad, Ultimately Inspiring Book About Americans And The Roots Of The Sport That They Love. In This Third Edition, Thirtyfive Years After Telander Discovered New Yorks Kings Of Basketball, The Author Provides A Retrospective Of The Game And Times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Heaven Is a Playground'? A: 'Heaven Is a Playground' explores the unique culture of urban basketball in America, particularly focusing on the lives of young players in Brooklyn during the 1970s.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Heaven Is a Playground'? A: The book is authored by Rick Telander, a photojournalist and former high school basketball player.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Rick Telander? A: Rick Telander's writing combines humor, poignancy, and deep insights into the lives of his subjects, making the book both engaging and thought-provoking.
- Q: Is 'Heaven Is a Playground' suitable for basketball enthusiasts? A: 'Heaven Is a Playground' is highly recommended for basketball enthusiasts as it provides a unique perspective on the sport's cultural significance and the challenges faced by young players.
- Q: How many pages does 'Heaven Is a Playground' have? A: 'Heaven Is a Playground' has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Heaven Is a Playground' is available? A: The available edition is the third edition, published on January 1, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Heaven Is a Playground'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Heaven Is a Playground' originally published? A: 'Heaven Is a Playground' was originally published in 1976, with the third edition released in 2009.
- Q: Does 'Heaven Is a Playground' include illustrations or photographs? A: The book features photographs that complement the narrative, capturing the essence of the urban basketball scene.
- Q: What age group is 'Heaven Is a Playground' appropriate for? A: 'Heaven Is a Playground' is suitable for readers aged 12 and older due to its themes and content related to urban life and basketball culture.