Product Description
Presents the "rags-to-riches" story of Alonzo Mourning, from his humble beginnings in an orphanage to college star in Georgetown basketball to his $100 million contract with the Miami Heat. ... Read more

Product Description
Resilience. It’s not just the title of Alonzo Mourning’s stirring memoir; it’s the stuff he’s made of. Whether petitioning himself into foster care as an eleven-year-old, tirelessly studying his way onto the dean’s list at Georgetown University, making it as an all-star center in the NBA, or returning to peak form after organ-transplant surgery, Mourning has shown enormous inner strength. His faith, his determination, and his courage are what have driven and sustained him throughout his extraordinary life.

In 2000, Mourning was on top of the world: He had a fat new contract, an Olympic gold medal, and a second beautiful child–all that and the fame and wealth he had earned playing the game he loved. But in September of that year, he was diagnosed with a rare and fatal kidney disease. Over the next couple of years, as his health faltered, he retired, unretired, and retired again–and sought to make sense of the rest of his life.

Finally in 2003, after a frantic search for a donor match, Mourning had a new kidney and a new outlook. He vowed to make this second chance count by dedicating his life to others. He resolved that he would consider the disease a blessing, a revelation of God’s plan for him.

Although he battled his way back to the NBA, winning a championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, Mourning believed that the most important and fulfilling part of his life still lay ahead. Basketball, it turned out, was just the vehicle that would allow him to devote his talents and energies to a greater cause.
Alonzo Mourning’s return to basketball glory, already familiar to sports fans and non-sports fans alike, has inspired millions of patients suffering from kidney disease and living with dialysis, as well as organ donors around the world. By sharing his experiences of the physical, emotional, and spiritual roller coaster of illness and recovery, Mourning hopes to deliver a message of faith and fire, hurdles and hope, trust and triumph. Resilience is a story about the meaningful everyday lessons that he longs to share and about the things that truly matter in life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Really worth a Read
This is not a book about Basketball, This is a book about Life. Alonzo is a very humble person who recognises that he got to where he is today through the help of other people. Its a great lesson he learns - To turn a negative into a positive. His Attitude and Determination on and off the court are a testament to his character and something we can all learn from. Im a Big Fan of Alonzo the player, Im an even Bigger Fan of Alonzo the person. Wheither your a Heat fan or not, this book is really worth a read

Love it!
I may be a bit bias as I am a huge Zo fan, but I can honestly say that this book gave me a clear understanding of why I admire Alonzo so much.It was neat reading the book and learning about Alonzo from the time he was a little boy to the near end of his b-ball career.It is an uplifting and spiritual book that I would with no doubt read for a second time.

Great book with lots of inspiration
I found Alonzo Mournning's book to be very inspirational and I could see that it took something like a kidney transplant to bring him closer to God, family and friends.I have a 4 year-old son who has lots of energy just like Mourning and I'm using sports to help him burn off some of that energy.

This is a wonderful book
I simply loved this book.I passed it on to someone else in hope that they will enjoy it, also.Not only have I enjoyed watching Alonzo Mourning play basketball over the years but I found out what a wonderful humanitarian he is.He gives his time in many philanthopic causes.By all means purchase this book

Passing the gift along
Resilience Faith Focus Triumph is Alonzo Mourning's memoir of life before the NBA and life after a successful kidney transplant.Mourning chose to place himself in foster care after his parents' marriage dissolved.Fortunate enough to find a home with Mrs. Threet , a foster parent who encouraged his education as well as his burgeoning athletic skills, Mourningwas able to choose from several topschools when it came time to go to college and chooses Georgetown.Under Coach Thompson (who focuses on producing scholar athletes, not media stars) he hones his skill and determination.Once in the NBA he becomes a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, helps the USA Olympic team win a gold medal and is a member of the Miami Heat NBA championship team as well as the team's all time leading scorer.Despite his success he has tenuous relationship with the press at best.

Throughout the book, Mourning is very upfront about his reluctance to open up to the press.The fact he has co-written this book with sportswriter Dan Wetzel, indicates how strongly he feel his story may help another.Unlike many others who share their life story, Mourning is very cautious to share family difficulties, feeling it is better to allow family members their privacy.That same sense of responsibility and restraint infuses this book.What seems to compel Mourning to break with his past restraint is his need to share the story of his transplant. He sees this as one of many wake up calls to become more of a man of God.The gift of a kidney seems to renew a sense of responsibility and a need to pay back his good fortune. He is honest about his shortcomings, his struggle and his continuing journey.It is that very standoffishness that makes this book slightly distant, but still a compelling read.
... Read more

Product Description
In 2000, Alonzo Mourning was on top of the world: He had a fat new NBA contract, an Olympic gold medal, and a second beautiful child–plus the fame and wealth he had earned playing the game he loved. But in September of that year he was diagnosed with a rare and fatal kidney disease. Over the next couple of years, as his health faltered, he retired, unretired, and retired again–and sought to make sense of what remained of his life. Finally in 2003, after a frantic search for a donor match, Mourning had a new kidney and a new outlook. He vowed to make this second chance count by dedicating his life to others.

By sharing his experiences of the chasms and peaks of illness and recovery, Mourning delivers a message of faith and fire, trust and triumph. Resilience is a story of both meaningful everyday lessons and the things, great and small, that truly matter in life. ... Read more

Product Description
Describes the life of basketball player Alonzo Mourning, from his childhood in Virginia through his college years at Georgetown University to his professional career with the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat. ... Read more

Product Description
Presents the professional and personal life of the basketball star who played at Georgetown University before moving on to the Charlotte Hornets. ... Read more

Product Description
Chapters: Allen Iverson, Dikembe Mutombo, Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing, Paul Tagliabue, Henry Hyde, Brendan Gaughan, Jeff Green, Othella Harrington, Patrick Ewing, Jr., Roy Hibbert, David Wingate, Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, Ronny Thompson, Jonathan Wallace, Victor Page, Reggie Williams, Horace Broadnax, Jerome Williams, Craig Esherick, Marc Egerson, Michael Sweetney, Brandon Bowman, Sleepy Floyd, Don Martin, Chris Wright, Jameel Watkins, Kenny Brunner, Mike Laughna, John Mahnken, Charles E. Smith, Greg Monroe, Jaren Jackson, Michael Jackson, Dajuan Summers, Jahidi White, Vernon Macklin, Anthony Jones, James Hanrahan, John Duren, Ben Gillery, Buddy O'grady, Bill Martin, John Turner, Don Reid, Bill Bolger, George Colliflower. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 178. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia ), nicknamed The Answer , is an American professional basketball player who is on leave from the Philadelphia 76ers for the remainder of the 2009-10 NBA season. The 76ers selected Iverson with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 199697 season. Iverson is an eleven-time NBA All-Star which includes winning the All-Star MVP award in 2001 and 2005. Winning the NBA scoring title during the 199899, 200001, 200102 and 200405 seasons, Iverson has become one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, despite his small (listed at 6 feet, 0 inches) stature, with a career scoring average of 26.7 points per game, being sixth all-time. Iverson was also the NBA Most Valuable Player of the 200001 season and led his team to the 2001 NBA Finals the same season. Iverson represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning the Bronze medal. He also played for the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pi...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=305473 ... Read more

Product Description
A dual-sided biography includes many statistical facts and personal stories about two professional basketball stars, whose fierce competition on the courts is matched by their friendship in their private lives. ... Read more

Product Description
This digital document is an article from Jet, published by Thomson Gale on August 22, 2005. The length of the article is 1326 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.

Citation Details
Title: NBA all-star Alonzo Mourning rebounds from kidney disease to help save lives.(SPORTS)(Biography)
Author: Melody K. Hoffman
Publication: Jet (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 108Issue: 8Page: 50(5)

Article Type: Biography

Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

Product Description
Chapters: David Robinson, Allen Iverson, Grant Hill, Moses Malone, Alonzo Mourning, Glen Roberts, Ralph Sampson, Brandon Jennings, Joe Smith, Tommy Amaker, Ronald Curry, John Kuester, Tony Massenburg, Andray Blatche, Ricky Stokes, Earl Lloyd, Jimmy Walker, Jerome Kersey, Dell Curry, Tyrese Rice, Scottie Reynolds, Odell Hodge, Mark West, Tic Price, Johnny Newman, Terry Davis, Bill Chambers, Bob Dandridge, George Lynch, J. R. Reid, Ted Berry, Paul Pressey, George Evans, Gerald Henderson, Reggie Williams (Basketball, Born 1986), Keith Jennings, Khadijah Whittington, Monty Williams, Allan Bristow, Curtis Staples, Othell Wilson, Bryant Stith, Todd Cauthorn, Billy King, Linton Townes, Cal Bowdler, Tom Stith, Michael Jackson, Isaiah Morris, Mark Davis, John Wetzel, Antwain Smith, Cory Alexander, Lamont Strothers, Edmund Sherod, David Pope, Guy Morgan, Ricky Wilson, Shawn Taggart, Ray Epps. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 249. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia), nicknamed The Answer, is an American professional basketball player who is on leave from the Philadelphia 76ers for the remainder of the 2009-10 NBA season. The 76ers selected Iverson with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 199697 season. Iverson is an eleven-time NBA All-Star which includes winning the All-Star MVP award in 2001 and 2005. Winning the NBA scoring title during the 199899, 200001, 200102 and 200405 seasons, Iverson has become one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, despite his small (listed at 6 feet, 0 inches) stature, with a career scoring average of 26.7 points per game, being sixth all-time. Iverson was also the NBA Most Valuable Player of the 200001 season and led his team to the 2001 NBA Fina...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=305473 ... Read more