Tuff Juice - by Caron Butler & Steve Springer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Updated with a new afterword covering the incredible reception of the book from Hollywood, the sports world, and youth organizations, this is the story of two-time All-Star and thirteen-year NBA veteran Caron Butler. He was Big East Co-Player of the Year at UConn, the 10th ove...<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>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<br><br>"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<br><br>"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<br><br>"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<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>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.
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