Tuff Juice
My Journey from the Streets to the NBA
Published on 1. November 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-4930-2665-4 (ISBN)
Description
Two-time All-Star and thirteen-year NBA veteran Caron Butler has an impressive basketball record. He was Big East Co-Player of the Year at UConn, the 10th overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft and a key player for the Dallas Mavericks in their championship-winning season in 2011.
But before Butler had a chance to prove himself on the court, he spent his time trying to prove himself on the streets, as a gang member and drug dealer in his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin. He saw friends gunned down in the bloody street wars near his home, was arrested nearly 15 times and wound up behind bars and in solitary confinement before his 15th birthday.
Tuff Juice shares Caron Butler's extraordinary journey from his delinquent youth in the streets of Racine to his role as an accomplished pro basketball player, dedicated husband and father, active philanthropist and burgeoning businessman. Along the way, the book explores the incredible impact his single mother's unconditional love and his college coach's unwavering support had on him, and what drives him to be so successful in basketball and in life.
But before Butler had a chance to prove himself on the court, he spent his time trying to prove himself on the streets, as a gang member and drug dealer in his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin. He saw friends gunned down in the bloody street wars near his home, was arrested nearly 15 times and wound up behind bars and in solitary confinement before his 15th birthday.
Tuff Juice shares Caron Butler's extraordinary journey from his delinquent youth in the streets of Racine to his role as an accomplished pro basketball player, dedicated husband and father, active philanthropist and burgeoning businessman. Along the way, the book explores the incredible impact his single mother's unconditional love and his college coach's unwavering support had on him, and what drives him to be so successful in basketball and in life.
Reviews / Votes
"Caron is an unbelievable role model, someone who got into trouble when he was young, then turned his life around and set a shining example for others."-Dwyane Wade, guard for the Miami Heat "This story is as good, as dramatic, and as inspirational as any I've dealt with in my professional career. Caron Butler should be applauded for turning his life around, for morphing into a role model, and for sharing his story so that others might learn from his example."
-Mark Wahlberg, Producer/Actor "Caron Butler was one of the greatest players who ever wore a Heat uniform."
-Pat Riley, former coach and current President of Basketball Operations for the Miami Heat If America loves redeemed bad guys with skills, this blood-and-guts memoir by NBA basketball star Butler should satisfy that appetite for granting second chances.... Butler's sports memoir. . . .provides a bold, candid opportunity to appreciate a talented, complicated athlete. * Publishers Weekly *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Guilford
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
20 BW Photos
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
411 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-2665-4 (9781493026654)
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Persons
Caron Butler is a veteran NBA All-Star and a dedicated member of the community. He is extremely active with organizations that specialize in youth outreach, especially in his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin. In addition to his extensive philanthropy Butler is also a burgeoning businessman with plans to own an NBA team in the future. He lives in Beverly Hills, California.
Steve Springer is the author and co-author of twelve books including a New York Times Bestseller, American Son: My Story-Oscar De La Hoya's autobiography-and two Los Angeles Times Bestsellers. He lives in Woodland Hills, California.
Steve Springer is the author and co-author of twelve books including a New York Times Bestseller, American Son: My Story-Oscar De La Hoya's autobiography-and two Los Angeles Times Bestsellers. He lives in Woodland Hills, California.