Review of Not The Only Ticket
Posted: 22 Jan 2024, 03:17
[Following is a volunteer review of "Not The Only Ticket" by Aaron Molock.]
This book was difficult to read and follow because of the many errors committed by the author; thus, I rated it 2 stars out of 5. It is a sweet little book about a man who, from childhood, dreamed of being a professional basketball player. The author takes the reader on his journey from childhood through adulthood, with all his challenges and disappointments laid bare for the reader to see.
A single mom raised the author, and he shares all the heartbreak he endured because of the poverty he was born into. The author was bullied and teased unmercifully because of the things his single mom could not provide. He suffered embarrassment at the hands of children, but it bred in him a hunger to do more and have more.
The author spends much of the book discussing basketball games he played, the score, which teams were playing, and his stats from each game he recalled. The author's recall of the games he played is impressive, as were the many games he mentioned, and he is very detailed about his performance.
The author was highly responsible regarding his mom as a young guy and his wife and son as he matured. As an illustration, he gave his mother financial support when he was still a boy and never doubted that he would provide for his future family.
Through basketball, the author developed great friendships and was a born leader. This leadership ability followed him throughout his career and served him well.
The author displayed remarkable resilience in the face of tragedy, disappointments, broken trusts, and chasing that elusive dream of playing professional basketball. He remains steadfast in the face of adversity and shares his story unabashedly.
A seasoned writer did not write this book; the writing appeared childlike and needed better editing. The book's saving grace is the strength of character needed to never give up on a lifelong ambition and continue adapting to circumstances. This author achieved this task beautifully. For that quality alone, it was worth reading for this reader.
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Not The Only Ticket
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This book was difficult to read and follow because of the many errors committed by the author; thus, I rated it 2 stars out of 5. It is a sweet little book about a man who, from childhood, dreamed of being a professional basketball player. The author takes the reader on his journey from childhood through adulthood, with all his challenges and disappointments laid bare for the reader to see.
A single mom raised the author, and he shares all the heartbreak he endured because of the poverty he was born into. The author was bullied and teased unmercifully because of the things his single mom could not provide. He suffered embarrassment at the hands of children, but it bred in him a hunger to do more and have more.
The author spends much of the book discussing basketball games he played, the score, which teams were playing, and his stats from each game he recalled. The author's recall of the games he played is impressive, as were the many games he mentioned, and he is very detailed about his performance.
The author was highly responsible regarding his mom as a young guy and his wife and son as he matured. As an illustration, he gave his mother financial support when he was still a boy and never doubted that he would provide for his future family.
Through basketball, the author developed great friendships and was a born leader. This leadership ability followed him throughout his career and served him well.
The author displayed remarkable resilience in the face of tragedy, disappointments, broken trusts, and chasing that elusive dream of playing professional basketball. He remains steadfast in the face of adversity and shares his story unabashedly.
A seasoned writer did not write this book; the writing appeared childlike and needed better editing. The book's saving grace is the strength of character needed to never give up on a lifelong ambition and continue adapting to circumstances. This author achieved this task beautifully. For that quality alone, it was worth reading for this reader.
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Not The Only Ticket
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon