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MAGIC

The Life of Earvin β€˜Magic’ Johnson
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Magic by Roland Lazenby is a captivating biography that delves into the life and career of Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The book explores his early life, rise to NBA stardom, and influential role in popular culture and sports. It examines his challenges and triumphs on and off the court, offering a detailed portrayal of this legendary basketball figure.
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If you're fascinated by basketball legends and enjoy in-depth, revealing biographies, this book may appeal to you. It offers a detailed exploration of a sports icon's life, providing insight into both his basketball career and personal journey. If you love stories about resilience, skill, and the impact of sports on culture, this biography could be a captivating read for you.

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MAGIC

The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, from the critically-acclaimed author of Michael Jordan: the Life.

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The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, from the author of Michael Jordan: the Life.

Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and also controversial, athletes in history. He lifted the dowdy sport of American pro basketball into the global spotlight, a transformation driven by his ability to eviscerate opponents with a grand sense of fun. He was a master entertainer who directed basketball to the heights of both glory and epic excess, all of it driven by his mind-blowing no-look passes and personal charm.

At the charismatic height of his power, Johnson shocked the world with his personal story which pushed public awareness of the HIV and AIDs crisis. Through hundreds of interviews with Johnson's coaches, representatives past and present, teammates, opponents, friends and loved ones, including key conversations with Johnson himself, this is the first truly definitive study of the revolutionary player: the man, the icon, Magic Johnson.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474613316

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seven Dials

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 52.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 1100g

Pages: 832

About the Author

Roland Lazenby is the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers Jerry West: The Life and Legend of a Basketball Icon and Michael Jordan: The Life.

He has spent the past three decades interviewing NBA players, coaches and staff members while writing about the league. Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant was shortlisted in the best biography category at the 2017 British Sports Book Awards.

He lives in Virginia.

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