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 enlarge | Author: Charles Barkley
Creator: Michael Wilbon
Publisher: Random House
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  52 reviews
Sales Rank: 588599
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 037550883X
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.323092
EAN: 9780375508837
ASIN: 037550883X
Publication Date: October 1, 2002
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 This book is so.....Charles February 24, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Charles Barkely is truly one of a kind. Most people eather love Charles, or hate Charles. I can't get enough of the man. He is an honest man, who will not hesitate to speak his mind. I admire that about him.
The book I May Be Wrong but I doubt It i thought was great. Charles covered many topics in this book. Charles grew up in a small, poor Alabama town. Growing up, he did not have the best relationship with his father who lived across the country. Charles had many problems growing up which he overcame. He went on to play 3 years of basketball at Auburn University. He then turned pro and was drafted 5th overall by the Philidelphia 76ers. There Charles got a chance to grow as a player with great veterans on the team. Charles ended up also playing for Pheonix and Houston. He also covers a lot of other different topics in the book. He talks about racism and how wrong it is. He also talks about how America discriminates against poor people. Charles makes some very good points. If you enjoy watching Charles on TV, this is a great book for you.
 Don't waste your time February 22, 2006
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I could not even get through the first chapter, Charles is not as good as he thinkes he was. I would read bootlegger's boy by Berry Switzer famous coach of the oklahoma sooners if I were looking for a good book to read.
I agree with every word. August 21, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like the book, couldn't put it down, it kept my interest and that's hard to do. I will often start a book and if it has no life, I drop it! This book is very, very interesting. Like him or not, Charles always tells the truth. If I were to write a book, it would pretty much say what Charles said. I agree with every word.
 May I Express Myself? August 4, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The infamous and outspoken Charles Barkley provides his analysis of life as he sees it in I MAY BE WRONG BUT I DOUBT IT. Barkley states this is not a basketball book, although basketball and sports is the vehicle with which he processes much of his thoughts. He gives us his take on societal issues with a canny and raw dialogue as only Sir Charles can.
I was enlightened about Charles' views, but not surprised with the manner in which he spoke to his readers. In a straight-to-the point style, Barkley lays out his thoughts on race relations, religion, sports management, the media and providing an honest day's work. Michael Wilbon of ESPN and Washington Post fame provides the introduction and is the editor. Although each chapter signifies what is to follow, it seems the intent of the editing was not the structure of his words because his thoughts are often repetitive from chapter to chapter.
Barkley states that he likes to meet people and the book showcased some of the things he has done for those he has met. These are kept secrets, because for years what we heard were his antics and his run-ins with the public and media. Outspoken, Barkley lays down a foundation of being the best father he could be, and using as his motivator, not being the type of father his father was to him. Furthermore, he lists Julius Irving and Moses Malone as his mentors early in his basketball career. He took what they told him to heart and molded his life around their words and deeds. The flip side is he attempted to play the mentor role to younger players during his stint with the NBA, to no avail. Barkley pays homage to his mother and grandmother that is heartfelt and wonderful to read. On certain issues some may think he is wrong and others may think he is right but the bottom line is, this is vintage Charles Barkley up close and personal. Poignant and humorous, at times sad and joyful, he lays it all on the line for all to absorb.
Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
to the point March 26, 2005
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a simply written, to the point, opiniated book from one of the most opionated players in the league. An easy read. I finished it in about an hour and half. A quick read.
Interesting points--his analysis of Jordan both critical and complimentary. His criticism of family and friends.
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