Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2011. Outsports interviewed Amaechi … He is an interesting person and reading about his life in England as a child and how he got into basketball was enjoyable. It also paints a more hopeful picture than you might think about some players in the NBA- here you have a 6'10" ex-fat-kid-earl-grey-drinking-erasure-listening-exe. .okay, maybe not), storied (more negative then positive but storied nonetheless) history of my Orlando Magic, there are a few years I consider dark and murky where due to either high alcohol consumption or plain 'ol simple denial I forget almost every aspect of what happened. I read it cover to cover. He has also appeared on a … The two were spotted together in various places. A fantastic book written by a fantantic man. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. John Amaechi will discuss his book Sunday on "Outside The Lines" (9:30 a.m. The funniest part of the book was when Jerry Sloan called Karl Malone and John Stockton, "cu%ts. Lots of typos in this book. The 1999-2000 season is one of the three season I remember nothing of (the first being 1991-1992 when I first started watching pro ball and the Magic and 2000-2001 where I think I got laid for the first time I decided to, temporarily of course, take down all my posters of Darrell Armstrong and Andrew DeClercq, and put up Farrah Fawcett, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Pamela Anderson posters instead, to represent three different decades of hotness. John Amaechi is a former basketball player who bravely came out following his retirement from the sport and is now regarded as one of the most high profile gay athletes in the world. His respect, love, and dedication to his mother, who raised three children by herself, is admirable. The book will be released Feb. 20. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. In February 2007, Amaechi spoke about his sexuality on ESPN's Outside the Lines program. I felt like I was reading a proof. I was truly surprised by the interesting life story of Amaechi and how well those stories were told the the reader in "Man in the Middle." This book makes him sound like a typical jock, something he is completely against. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. He is truly a great role model. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I read some comments online recently that got me fired up and I felt that I wanted to write about the John Amaechi Book that just came out. An engaging story, and exceedingly well written. He also released a book, Man in the Middle, published by ESPN Books (ISBN 1933060190), which discusses his career and life as a closeted professional athlete. The Rockets later traded him to … £8.06. Refresh and try again. . Big deal. Amaechi was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 20, 1970 to Wendy Amaechi, an English mother, and Jon Amaechi, a … After rea. Amaechi shares his road to the NBA as an awkward, overweight, English kid and then into the basketball powerhouse he became. He didn't spend a lot of time in the NBA to really dish, but of course it was fun to read about the Jazz and some of the other teams he played with. Former NBA player John Amaechi talks about his autobiography in which he reveals that he is gay. It's a great story about getting where you want to be without losing your integrity, and without major interruption from all the bullshit that lesser people might have in store for you. This is not your usual sports figure's recollection of glory days, struggle and triumph (although there's plenty of that too) this book is truly engaging, didactic, entertaining and thought provoking. I was impressed with his focus and determination to stay the course he set for himself, inspite of the obsticles and personal sacrifices he would have to indore in order to reach his goals. Recently watched an inspirational (truly) hour+ with John Amaechi as part of work's Pride month shenanigans. John Amaechi : biography November 26, 1970 – He was traded to the Houston Rockets before the 2003-04 NBA season in exchange for Glen Rice, and, though he was an active player, he did not participate in any games for them. In February 2007, Amaechi spoke about his homosexuality on ESPN's Outside the Lines program. I would say only about 10% is actually about basketball. ", Amaechi’s story of growing up in single parent home, finding basketball, setting a goal, achieving the goal, coming to terms with his sexuality. His life story is amazing and inspiring. Something went wrong. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We are not makers of history. Book John Amaechi OBE - Motivational Speaker & Psychologist Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. ET, ESPN). Photo: s_bukley/shutterstock.com. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again. Lots of patting himself on the back. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. He also released a book, Man in the Middle, published by ESPN Books, which discusses his career and life as a closeted professional athlete. Lots of patting himself on the back. Interesting insight also from a black, gay man in the hyper-masculine world of sports. Decided to pick up the book. John is like many, I have not doubt, in the the national spot light unconditionally required to hide his sexuality. I enjoyed learning about the struggles of making it in the NBA. It also paints a more hopeful picture than you might think about some players in the NBA- here you have a 6'10" ex-fat-kid-earl-grey-drinking-erasure-listening-exercise hating-Brit who managed to find some genuinely wonderful people who appreciated him on and off the court even if they knew his whole story. Ok, so John Amaechi is gay, and he plays basketball. Your selected delivery location is beyond seller's shipping coverage for this item. John Amaechi is an English retired basketball player. Amaechi, in a book to be published next week by ESPN Books, “Man in the Middle,” wrote about his reluctance to disclose his sexuality in the homophobic culture of sports. Fair Play: How LGBT Athletes Are Claiming Their Rightful Place in Sports. https://www.amazon.com/Man-Middle-John-Amaechi/dp/B003A02WN0 by John Amaechi Hardcover. We are made by history.” So, this January, as we celebrate Martin Luther King... To see what your friends thought of this book, In the long (okay 21 years), successful (I consider five good years as successful. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Man in the Middle: My Life in and Out of Bounds 27-Mar-2008. In the excerpt from his new memoir, "Man in the Middle," John Amaechi talks about why the league in general and Utah in particular are tough places for a gay man. The book is a good book. Contact AthleteSpeakers today at 800-916-6008 to book John Amaechi for a keynote speech, virtual meetings, corporate appearance, grand opening, product announcement, moderated Q&A or for an exclusive meet and greet. Explore books by John Amaechi with our selection at Waterstones.com. The purpose of this posting is to address a very talked about issue in the NBA as of today. The part I liked best was when he saw all the non-gay NBA players preening themselves in the locker room after games and wondered about the stereotype that gays are more concerned with how they look than "normal" people. Very few male team sports members have come out. Today, he is a non-executive director of a health care organization and serves as CEO of his company, APS Ltd. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It is a good book, but does no justice to the great person he is. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Maybe could have made a bigger difference if he came out while he was still playing. But in view of everything that goes on in this book, those two factors seem pretty insignificant. He also has some intelligent points about politics, the war and class issues in the US. I was impressed with his focus and determination to stay the course he set for himself, inspite of the obsticles and personal sacrifices he would have to indore in order to reach his goals. Recommended to Chi by: John Amaechi It's an ESPN book revealing the life of a gay NBA player. I would recommend the book. After reading his book, I'm a bigger fan of the man. He came to my school and gave a lecture. Unlike, say, Juiced—Jose … It's a great story about getting where you want to be without losing your integrity, and without major interruption from all the bullshit that lesser people might have in store for you. By most standards, John Amaechi was a mediocre professional basketball player who received little media coverage during a five-year NBA career in. Came out after he was in the NBA. He’s now a respected cognitive psychologist, performance expert, activist and founder of a community sport initiative. Ok, not really but the dude made it to the big show so he was at least fundamentally good. Former professional basketball player, John Amaechi is available to book via the Champions Speakers agency for corporate events and functions. Start by marking “Man in the Middle” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The book was in the condition as advertised. This was a very good book, I followed John Amaechi some what through his NBA career. Book John Amaechi +44 (0)20 7907 2800 [email protected] Synopsis. See 2 questions about Man in the Middle…, New African American Histories and Biographies to Read Now. There was a problem loading your book clubs. by ESPN. At the age of 17, an overweight, not incredibly athletic young British man that had never touched a basketball, embarked on an incredible journey that has yet to be duplicated. The funniest part of the book was when Jerry Sloan called Karl Malone and … There are no discussion topics on this book yet. i am a south african guy and i have been looking for the book in my country and i cannot find it, anyone who can donate the book? I read this book last year and from what I can remember it was a very inspiring book. The book gave a interesting look into the personal life of the man behind the basketball. HRC either has the reflexes of a cock hungry john or they knew about former NBA player turned author John Amaechi's book/coming-out way before … This was pretty good. It's an ESPN book revealing the life of a gay NBA player. Great book. His book is honest, frank and brave given the climate in which he had to work. Ok light read. He has reviled the fact also in his book named Man in the Middle. There's a problem loading this menu right now. It's an easy read and it's like having a real conversation with someone telling their own story. John was the first Brit to play at the top level of US basketball, once declining a $17m transfer fee to stay with the team that supported him. A motivational speaker, John understands what is needed to achieve peak performance and gain success consistently. John Amaechi's book chronicles the life of a young man who has dedicated himself to helping others achieve their best. This is a person who I feel through his characture, personality and commitment, deserves all the good that life has to offer. He also has some intelligent points about politics, the war and class issues in the US. His perspective and sense of humor about being gay in the macho world of pro sports, and not insignificantly, his view as a non-US native, were informative. Ok, so John Amaechi is gay, and he plays basketball. Welcome back. .it figures I'd remember the 2002-2003 season in which we lost 19 straight after starting the season a blistering 1-0). Overall, it was a really quick, enjoyable read for anyone that's interested in what it must be like to be a gay professional athlete. John Amaechi, 49, is a former NBA player and now works as a psychologist ... Cat Deeley dances around with a book and 'shakes her tail feather' during a … Amaechi shares his road to the NBA as an awkward, overweight, English kid and then into the basketball powerhouse he became. John Amaechi OBE is a respected organisational psychologist, bestselling New York Times author, sought-after public speaker, executive coach and CEO of APS Ltd. A book that will be missed by most, but should be read by more. We’d love your help. .okay, maybe not), storied (more negative then positive but storied nonetheless) history of my Orlando Magic, there are a few years I consider dark and murky where due to either high alcohol consumption or plain 'ol simple denial I forget almost every aspect of what happened. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. But they w… His perspective on family, especially the mother/son relationship, illustrates what unconditional love is all about. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . Ok, not really but the dude made it to the big s. Ok light read. It's short! I would recommend this book to anyone interested in living your own life and being true yourself, above all else. Amaechi is the first NBA player to speak publicly about being gay. But in view of everything that goes on in this book, those two factors seem pretty insignificant. In the long (okay 21 years), successful (I consider five good years as successful. It has been known that he has been the very first NBA player to come out as gay. . The book gave a interesting look into the personal life of the man behind the basketball. Amaechi is poignant, candid and witty. not very well written but a courageous story, and very interesting to hear about the NBA from this perspective. Among them are former NFL players Esera Tuaolo, Roy Simmons, and Dave Kopay, former NRL player Ian Roberts and former Major League … John Amaechi Changing the Way 803 which he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Utah Jazz. Great life story. In February 2007, after his retirement from the NBA, John Amaechi became the first openly gay NBA player after coming out in his memoir Man in the Middle. The book I ordered through an Amazon merchant arrived within a reasonable amount of time (about 1 week). The booking agents at AthleteSpeakers work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired sports celebrity. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. He is much more intelligent in person. Amaechi is the first National Basketball Association (NBA) player to speak publicly about being gay. I'm learning things about myself that John Amachei is saying how he dealt with being gay. Please choose a different delivery location or purchase from another seller. He has been regarded to be the world’s most high profile gay athletes and has managed to make his name known for his contributions to the LGBT community. John Amaechi's memoir is a page turner from start to finish. February 20th 2007 Amaechi, who played at Penn State and spent five seasons in … This is a person who I feel through his characture, personality and commitment, deserves all the good that life has to offer. Amaechi has some good insight into the world of sports and the NBA. There was a rumor that Amaechi was once in a relationship with Lance Bass. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Amaechi has some good insight into the world of sports and the NBA. John Amaechi Book Cover John Uzoma Ekwugha Amaechi is a psychologist, consultant, and former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. He is openly gay and authored the 2007 book “Man in the Middle.” Amaechi’s program will tie into King’s messages and honor the civil rights activist’s work, said Jennifer Pennington, the commission’s publicist. The personal life details of John Amaechi have been talked about well too. The price of the book and cost of shipping were very reasonable. John appears regularly as a pundit for CNN, MSNBC, CBC and the BBC. Though poorly edited, the book and it's subject become quite endearing. I'm currently reading, and just picked this up after meeting Amaechi during a Coming Out Day event, though I was vaguely acquainted with his story prior to meeting him. This book is much more than a basketball book. John Amaechi became the first player from the NBA to come out and the former player is on a book tour promoting his autobiography 'Man in the Middle.' Hardcover – Bargain Price, February 20, 2007, Hardcover, Bargain Price, February 20, 2007, Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2013. This was a very good book, I followed John Amaechi some what through his NBA career. The 1999-2000 season is one of the three season I remember nothing of (the first being 1991-1992 when I first started watching pro ball an. That scene—Amaechi, standing alone, as his hetero teammates engage in homosocial behavior—is the book’s lasting image. I also thought that Amaechi being gay in the NBA would have been more of the focus of the book but it wasn't. Book John Amaechi for a Speaking Engagement. Books By John Amaechi All Formats Hardcover Sort by: Sort by: Popularity. Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. His new book is titled Man in the Middle. I'm left feeling as though I made a new friend. Came out after he was in the NBA. Please try your request again later. The parts about European basketball (which were most of the book) bored me. Great look in on the NBA from the eyes of a gay English center playing in Utah. Businesses, Non-profit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire John Amaechi for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. John Amaechi, Founder and CEO, Amachi Performance - Self-limitation is not a term in John Amaechi's vocabulary. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. i need an electronic version of the book? i cannot even find it electronically on goodreads.my email is mpono@vodamail.co.za? Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It was basically the story of anyone trying to make it big in the NBA except Amaechi didn't really have a love life. Maybe could have made a bigger difference if he came out while he was still playing. I can not even find it electronically on goodreads.my email is mpono @ vodamail.co.za the big ok. 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