Official Review: House of Hoops by June Gillam

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Re: Official Review: House of Hoops by June Gillam

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This book is based on Black Lives Matter and dedicated to Gianna and Kobe Bryant for they made a difference in the world by being themselves and proving they are much more to the world.
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The book sounds interesting and though I'm not sure this book for me I'm sure it will find its reader. Judging by what I have read in the review the book will be of great help to mothers whose daughters are transitioning from adulthood to adolescence. I also like that each chapter starts with a quote. It give food for thought and makes you wonder what is the implication of the text and whether it has any connection with what is going to be described in the chapter. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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The plot revolves around two protagonists who had an unpleasant incident in the past that is affecting their current situation. I wonder what this incident may have been. Congrats on the BOTD.
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:techie-reference: What drew me was Hillary was on edge not cautious. Charlie had his own opinions about his son-in-law.It was some negative things about this story.
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We'll That's A Great Review!!... Basketball Doesn't Excite Me Much...As I Tend To Be Lethargic...But Now I'm Feeling The Urge To Give This Book A Try...Thanks For The Review.
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Balancing a career and a family is probably the most difficult task to undertake. Great review.
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It’s interesting how the story appears to mirror reality with references to actual events. The book sounds like a compelling read. Great review.
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I'm not really into basketball, but I think I could enjoy this book anyways. The social issues touched upon interest me, and I've read one of the previous books in the series. Thanks for a great review!
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House of Hoops ~ is a book which reads out based on a truthful storyline. It also tells of different emotions connected to the game of basketball. Drama. Suspenseful. A well-written piece in remembrance of Kobe Bryant and his daughter.


Mysterious. Fictional. The book would appeal to other readers with similar interest of basketball. Teenagers and lovers of the sport.


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Post by sylvia+cummings »

House of Hoops ~ is a book which reads out based on a truthful storyline. It also tells of different emotions connected to the game of basketball. Drama. Suspenseful. A well-written piece in remembrance of Kobe Bryant and his daughter.


Mysterious. Fictional. The book would appeal to other readers with similar interest of basketball. Teenagers and lovers of the sport.


Thanks to the Author
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Basketball, social problems, cancer - three strikes, out! I am really sorry to say, but I don't have an athletic bone in my body, perhaps I could have made an exception and read this book when I thought it was something along the lines of sports drama, but the longer I read description more clearly I understood this book is not the one for me. Still, congrats on BOTD!
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It is an average read for me but for the people interested in basketball it would make a good read for them.
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I am intrigued with the plot so I am looking forward to digging into this book to find out how the lives of Hillary, Charlie and Stacy will be entwined in the story and how their choices will affect the people around them. I am also intrigued with how the two Bryants were involved in the story.
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I definitely think that this is the kind of book I would enjoy. Your review highlights aspects that grab my attention and make me want to read the book even more. Thank you for this review
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This is so wonderful. I loved Kobe, he is my role model as I used to play basketball and kind of copied some of his moves. Love this. Congrats to the author 🎉.
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