Magic Johnson: My Life - Hardcover
In an inspirational autobiography, the basketball superstar reflects on his boyhood in Michigan, college career, NBA success, teammates, friends and family, the tragedy of HIV infection, and his new status as a role model. 300,000 first printing. $300,000 ad/promo. Tour.
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"A true emotional phenomenon...Entertaining...Of particular interest to fans will be the evolution of Johnson's relationship with Bird, his great karmic partner in the game."
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He's faced challenges all of his life, but now Magic Johnson faces the biggest challenge of all, his own brave battle with HIV. In this dramatic, exciting, and inspirational autobiography, Magic Johnson allows readers into his life, into his tirumphs and tragedies on and off the court. In his own exuberant style, he tells readers of the friends and family who've been constant supporters and the basketball greats he's worked with. It's all here, the glory and the pain the character, charisma, and courage of the hero called Magic.
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NEW YORK NEWSDAY
He's faced challenges all of his life, but now Magic Johnson faces the biggest challenge of all, his own brave battle with HIV. In this dramatic, exciting, and inspirational autobiography, Magic Johnson allows readers into his life, into his tirumphs and tragedies on and off the court. In his own exuberant style, he tells readers of the friends and family who've been constant supporters and the basketball greats he's worked with. It's all here, the glory and the pain the character, charisma, and courage of the hero called Magic.
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Earvin "Magic" Johnson has played for the Los Angeles Lakers since 1979. He has been named NBS's Most Valuable Player three times. He now also heads the Magic Johnson Foundation, which is dedicated to AIDS research, and is the author of What You Can Do to Avoid AIDS. He lives in Los Angles. William Novak has co-authored the bestselling autobiographies of Lee Iacocca, Tip O'Neill, Nancy Reagan, and Oliver North. He lives in the Boston area with his wife and their three sons.
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- PublisherRandom House Value Publishing
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0517137364
- ISBN 13 9780517137369
- BindingHardcover
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