Move Without the Ball: Put Your Skills and Your Magic to Work for You
Grade 8 Up–Drawing from personal experience, including his years as a motivational speaker, Graham urges teens to think outside the box to achieve their potential. He focuses on student athletes, asking them to use their strengths both on and off the field. The text includes lots of examples of professional athletes who moved well, both in their careers and after they left the stadium. There's also a section on good nutrition and its role in success. The author points out that for the vast majority of readers, high school is where most athletes' careers begin and end. Though Graham dispenses good advice, his delivery makes a much better motivational speech than it does an inspirational read. The text is long and the basic message seems to be repeated over and over again. The sports bios are interesting and lend support to the theme. Black-and-white photos appear throughout.–Elaine Baran Black, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.