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My Life | 
 enlarge | Authors: Earvin 'magic' Johnson, William Novack
Publisher: Fawcett
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 347292
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0449222543
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.323092
EAN: 9780449222546
ASIN: 0449222543
Publication Date: September 1, 1993
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"A true emotional phenomenon...Entertaining...Of particular interest to fans will be the evolution of Johnson's relationship with Bird, his great karmic partner in the game."
NEW YORK NEWSDAY
He's faced challenges all of his life, but now Magic Johnson faces the biggest challenge of all, his own brave battle with HIV. In this dramatic, exciting, and inspirational autobiography, Magic Johnson allows readers into his life, into his tirumphs and tragedies on and off the court. In his own exuberant style, he tells readers of the friends and family who've been constant supporters and the basketball greats he's worked with. It's all here, the glory and the pain the character, charisma, and courage of the hero called Magic.
AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB
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 May Others Learn From His Story May 24, 2007
For those seeking the limelight, a must read. Be prepared for all the pitfalls that come along with the ride to fame. Inspirational autobiography of dedication and determination. May our young people keep the thought before them, that nothing comes without full commitment. Mr. Johnson has seen the highs and lows of life. There is strength in the testimony of others.
 the magic is not in the book July 26, 2006
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
A good book as far as it goes, but it doesn't go far into truth. Although Johnson recalls his early years,the lessons he learned about hard work,etc. this book reads like a fluff job. It would have been a lot better if he told the full truth. Anyone who has some experience with life knows that there is another side to the story. Intrestingly, this side is seldom heard. Pro athletes and other celebrities are usually portrayed in a glowing light that hide dark truths. Johnson claims that in the cities he played in there were usually many beautiful women who waited for the athletes. In the book it is implied that this is one of the perks of being a pro. Really? You hear of other athletes who take advantage of this and are slapped with paternity suits, the women are given hush money, the athletes pay for their education and then are dropped by the groupies,or the groupies are set up for life by the athletes. With all the thousands of women Johnson supposedly slept with you hear nothing about this, and outside of AIDS he didn't get any other sexually transmitted disease sleeping with all these women? I find that incredible, since anyone else would be seeing the doctor pretty often. Most of the groupies are beautiful because its easier to trap the athletes money with. Does anyone really believe that athletes will sleep with ugly women? These groupies aren't stupid. The hard truth is that people are selfish. They don't sleep with athletes or other celebrities because of their status, but what it will get for them ie, bragging rights, paternity suits, etc. Most athletes are notoriously tight-lipped about this. But sometimes the truth comes out. One nameless athlete said "If the public knew what's going on with groupies, the payoffs etc. sports would lose a lot of money." Its all about the money. This is why opposing evidence is suppressed and why you seldom hear about the dark side. Does anyone seriously believe that vested intrests who profit from the athletes image, who make money selling sports merchandise and everthing connected with it want the truth out? Yeah, right. This book is little more than propaganda. If Johnson were serious about helping people out, he would tell the full truth. Save your money.
 Magic July 11, 2004
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Earvin Johnson a.k.a Magic is a regular guy who is a nba legend who has aid, that' s what we all know, but at the reading of this book i found out, Earvin the man , how he felt when he found out he has aid , how much he got respect for other NBA players like Michael Jordan or Larry bird, it's a very interesting book,..., just buy it and enjoy it!
Magic's Review January 20, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is awesome! I have been a fan of Magic Johnson forever and I still love him today. This book tells you all, from when he was a child and how life was growing up in the ghetto and his life now with his wife and son. It is very inspirational for any age. If you are an athlete this is a must read. Magic brings out his humorous side and his emotional side in this book. WELL DONE!
Intimate and inspirational August 19, 2003
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Magic shares about his life, basketball and battle w/HIV. He shares candidly and provides insights into his character, work ethic and upbringing. It's a book that's written w/a lot of enthusiasm and passion, words that would also describe Magic. I highly recommend this book.
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