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56/100Critics
87/100Scholars
Author:
Mike Sielski
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Date:
January 11, 2022
The inside look at one of the most consequential figures in our cultureâwith never-before-heard interviews.
What The Reviewers Say
Bryant’s early story, respectfully and honestly told in The Rise, will be fascinating for fans of the late star, but it also proves to be an extraordinary case study in what’s possible for young people when they have the right blend of talent, opportunity, direction, and focus.
Thanks to a deep connection to Philly’s scholastic basketball scene – high school and college alike – Sielski is uniquely suited to bring forth the story of Kobe Bryant before he was KOBE BRYANT.
Stories gleaned from those interviews are complemented by interviews with more than 100 other people in Kobe’s life at the time. The result is a compelling origin story of a time that really wasn’t so long ago, but through the lens of tragedy, feels like forever.
... exclusive input, meticulous research, and a smooth narrative style.
