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〞Jalen Rose, former professional basketball player, current analyst for ESPN
A young, Black kid from one of the poorest sections of Washington, D.C., despite being legally blind in one eye,develops into aHall of Famer. A rookie bank teller rises to becomeabusiness leader. A once-reluctant political neophyte answers the call to become mayor ofDetroitand establishes a mentoring programfor Black teensthat serves as a model for the nation.All ofthese stories belong toone man:Dave Bing.
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, Bing shares this multifaceted personal saga with a rare combination of modesty, moxie, and self-belief. Reflecting on his playing days with the Pistons, Bullets, and Celtics, Bing takes readers inside the exciting world of pro basketballat the momentwhen sensational athletes were turning a low-budget game into a high-powered, multimillion-dollar entertainment spectacle.
From inside the Detroit mayor＊s office, he offers a firsthand look at the city＊s monumental challenges, including debt,corruption,unemployment,infrastructure, and the daily choices between the lesser of evils. And finally, he takes us through thementoring foundation he＊s created, cutting through the red tape of charitable work to achieve fundamental change in the young men of Detroit.
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