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Title: Carter, el "Air" Canadá.(Vince Carter, jugador de baloncesto Canadiense)(TT: Carter, the "Air" Canada.)(TA: Vince Carter, Canadian basketball player)
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 2, 2000
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 6Issue: 366Page: 15

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In "Choose Your Course" NBA All-Star veteran Vince Carter shares his true life stories.From a music-filled childhood to winning an Olympic gold medal, Vince emphasizes the importance of knowing where you are going and working to get there.

Vince's life highlights balance and diversity.He's played many sports — soccer, football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and track. He's also pursued interests beyond sports — leading his high school marching band, graduating from college while playing in the NBA, and starting the Embassy of Hope Foundation. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

The Great Man
I loved this book. It really showed me some great citizenship characteristics. For exmple, he started the Vine Carter campwhere you learn the game of basketball and more school technices. Iomeone like him because of his choices he made. One of the most imspiring things he did was e flew a jet to North Carolina so he coud get his degree and flew back so he wouldn't miss his game.
I wuld rate this book a 5 because of the details of hapiness, despairness, and hopefulness.

Great Book
I tought this was a REALLY good book. I'm a huge Vince Carter fan, and I really liked it. It's not a long book (48 pages) but it tells alot of info about his life. Vince Carter tells you to have good decions. He also says to go to college and get a degree. He says to follow your goals and be a good succeder. So, I give this 5 sats cause I thought it was a great book, and I recommeded it for anyone.

great great book
yo vince this is mike boutros from North Arlington New Jersey i am your bigggggggest fan i purchest every shoes you put out every magazine you been on the cover of and i have two of your jerseys yo man the book was fantastick i am also a drum-major in highschool this year i also played the same sports like you did because i want to grow up and be just like you man you are my idole i love what you are doing to the community i purchest your book the day it came out i wish i was at the NBA store when you were there i visit your website all the time anyway e-mail me when got the chance ps. congragulations on you book later vince aka the greatest player in the nba peace ... Read more

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The first in-depth book on Vince Carter, Drive captures the magic of the young superstar and charts the latest transformation of the NBA. Without a doubt, Vince Carter is the best thing to come along since Michael Jordan took basketball to a new level in the 1990s. Here in Canada, Vince Carter is The Franchise.

Veteran sports writer Chris Young tracks Vince Carter over the entire 2000–2001 NBA season. By charting the trajectory of Carter’s career from his origins in a Florida high school league, he reveals how one star can transform not only a team, but the entire NBA.

The Raptors were in their fourth season and at the bottom of the league when Carter joined as a rookie — now, three years later, he’s thrilling fans with his trademark levitations, breath-taking body control, and the power of his slam-dunks. His unique skills have turned him into one of pro sports’ rarest of performers: the charismatic superstar.

After the bitter labour dispute that delayed the 1998–1999 season and Michael Jordan’s retirement in February 1999, the NBA fell into a slump — TV ratings began to slide and attendance flatlined. It was at this point in NBA history that Vince Carter first attracted notice. His transcendent talent soon led media commentators to name Carter the most exciting young superstar in the NBA. Carter led the U.S. team in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, and has been the leading vote-getter for the last two NBA All Star Games — a clear reflection of his intense popularity with the fans. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

interesting
This book is a good book, but don't buy it if your just a fan of Vince Carter. It's more about the franchise of the Raptors and the business of sports and the NBA. Chapter 5 is the best chapter in any book I've ever read, if you interested in the business side of sports and advertising. So to a sports fan this is a very interesting book, but to someone thats only in it to find out about Vince Carter, it's not a good choice.

Review For Drive: How Vince Carter Conquered the NBA
This is a very good book showing what the world of the NBA, Vince Carter lives in. It goes a little into the problems of Butch Carter, the Raptors organization , and Tracy Mcgrady's rise to stardom. Mostly it involves what Vince Carter, a rising superstar, has done to get where he is in the NBA. Overall it shows the side of the NBA you don't normally see. It' a very interesting book. I enjoyed this book very much and I think you will too.

No need to bother with this one
As an avid sports and basketball book reader, I'm glad to say that truly great sports books (ie. A Season on the Brink by John Feinstein or David Halberstam's Michael Jordan and the World He Made) actually exist.Sadly though, Chris Young's effort at documenting Vince Carter and the Toronto Raptors' history does not even come close.In fact, in terms of both content and interest sustainability, it pales in comparison even next to Shaquille O'Neal's lighthearted autobiography, "Shaq Talks Back."Young is certainly a decent newspaper journalist, however, the book offers little beyond typical newspaper sports journalism.Essentially, what you get is a montage of newspaper articles about the history of the Raptors and not very much about Vince Carter.His life story, significant relationships with other people, and important events are all neglected and instead we get page after page of description of Carter's otherworldly leaping ability.Thanks Chris, but we could get that by watching TV.Also, the identity dilemma that appears to be the thrust of Young's portrayal of Carter, that of being a star athlete while trying to be a nice guy at the same time is imminently laughable.

The only sort of groundbreaking news this book offers Vince Carter and Raptors fans (who by definition, already know everything else Young tries to present) is its occasional naming of certain NBA players who have had a history of smoking marijuana.I'm glad to see Young at least put something in the book he doesn't write in the newspaper.

Drive: How vince Carter Conquered The NBA
If you read this book and it didn't have a title you would think it would be entitled "The Toronto Rapter's Organization."If you are looking for a biography on Vince Carter, sorry this is not the book to get.But if you want to see the aspect of business in the NBA, then this is the book for you.It's a great book about the business end of the NBA.

"Drive" shows an in-depth look at the business side of the NBA, and some of the controversies that happen in the NBA, and its teams.This book is suppose to be about hot Vince Carter has done so far in his three years in the NBA, and hit trials and tribulations with the Toronto Rapters, but is more about the Rapters organization, and players and coaches who have been with the team.

The book is written by Chris Young, who is a writer for the Toronto Star who followed Vince around for the 2000-2001 NBA season to complete the book.

The financial well being and the interest of fans is declining, because the business part is taking over the love of the game.When Vince Carter joined the NBA, he came at absolutely the right time.Michael Jordan had just retired, and ratings were down.There wasn't anybody that could capture the love of the game, and the charisma until Vince entered.The NBA needed something that stood out and Vinsanity took the NBA by storm.His growing fan population has brought back tv viewers, tv ratings, and sales of NBA merchandise.

I agree
The main problem I have with DRIVE is that it turns out to be more of a book on the Raptors organization as a whole than on Carter himself. Young devotes entire chapters to the likes of Tracy Mcgrady, Butch Carter, Isiah Thomas, Glen Grunwald, etc that have little or no connection to Vince Carter himself. Very little is devoted to Carter's childhood growing up in Florida or about his college career, or other historical moments about his life you would expect to find in a supposed biography. ... Read more

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Vinsanity! From his awesome gravity-defying dunks to his thrilling moves on the court, Vince Carter has slammed his way into NBA superstardom! In this amazing biography, kids will get the inside scoop on this 1999 Rookie of the Year. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Fast Breaks:The Vince Carter Story
The book Fast Breaks:The Vince Carter Story by Doug Smith is jam-packed with awesome facts and eight crazy photos of Carter in action.This book is for all basketball and Carter fans because it talks about Carter's struggles and accomplishments throughout his NBA career.I really enjoyed this book becuse it has everything you need to know about Vince Carter,up to how many contests he has won like the famous Slam Dunk Contest when he shocked everyone with three outstanding dunks and where he got the nickname Halfman-Halfamazing.I really admired Vince after reading this book because he's a good player,and he loves his family and friends.I really recommend this book to all basketball fans out there.

Fast Breaks:The Vince Carter Story
The book Fast Breaks:The Vince Carter Story by Doug Smith is jam-packed with awesome facts and eight crazy photos of Carter in action.This book is for all basketball and Carter fans because it talks about Carter's struggles and accomplishments throughout his NBA career.I really enjoyed this book becuse it has everything you need to know about Vince Carter,up to how many contests he has won like the famous Slam Dunk Contest when he shocked everyone with three outstanding dunks and where he got the nickname Halfman-Halfamazing.I really admired Vince after reading this book because he's a good player,and he loves his family and friends.I really recommend this book to all basketball fans out there.

great stuff
This was a great book for any Vince Carter fan.It was extremely easy reading and I enjoyed greatly.Great pictures for those who do not enjoy reading.High flying fun.

great stuff
This was a great book for any Vince Carter fan.It was extremely easy reading and I enjoyed greatly.Great pictures for those who do not enjoy reading.High flying fun.

inVINCEible
I think the Vince Carter story is a very cool book, because I learned a lot about my favorite player. Also, there are lots of good pictures of him. I never really like to read before, but this book motivated me to pick up a book, and start reading. I would have a good review for this book, because it was easy to read for my grade level. However, any person who loves Vince Carter (like a fan, of course) would definitely love The Vince Carter Story. I myself enjoyed it very much, because of its informational content and facinating photos of Vince's dunks. ... Read more

Book Description
Vince Carter continues to leave a distinct mark on the NBA landscape. A leading force in the success of the Toronto Raptors, Carter has a dazzling combination of speed and power. His spectacular moves and acrobatic dunks have won him legions of young fans and made him a fixture on highlight reels across North America. Carter was also named Goodwill Ambassador by the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America organization and has founded The Embassy of Hope foundation to support childrens charities. In this lavishly illustrated book, basketball columnist Bill Harris examines Carters career from high school to the University of North Carolina and on to NBA superstardom. This updated edition also chronicles Carters continued stellar performances and achievements since the original publication two years ago. ... Read more

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Vince Carter Is the Best!!!
This was an awesome book, with many accurate pictures for this rising star. The book is very imformative. ... Read more

Book Description
This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on December 9, 1999. The length of the article is 855 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: En busca del trono.(basketbol, Estados Unidos)(TT: Looking for the crown prince.)(TA: basketball, America)
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 9, 1999
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 6Issue: 354Page: 14

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on April 21, 2007. The length of the article is 578 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: 'Let it go,' sighs Raptors' coach on Carter hype.(Sports)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 21, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: d8

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