Maravich: The Short Life and Thriving Legacy of Pistol Pete by Wayne Federman, Marshall Terrill Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Maravich: The Short Life and Thriving Legacy of Pistol Pete
Book Review: Maravich would have liked MARAVICH
Summary: 5 Stars
I can summarize by saying that MARAVICH is a very
quick read. Each chapter's end makes you eager to
start the next. Once you pick it up, it is very hard to put it down.
"True" Pistol Pete fans and readers
who approach the book with some background
knowledge and genuine interest in Pete Maravich will
like this book. In MARAVICH,
readers get depth, meaty research and relevant
detail. I've read other accounts of Pete's life and compared to MARAVICH, they only scratch the surface. MARAVICH has all
the basic ingredients you'd expect....plus a lot more.
The highest compliment I could give MARAVICH (the book) is this....
I believe that Pete himself would have wholeheartedly endorsed it.
He would appreciate and be able to relate
to the extra-effort and attention-to-detail that was
over-and-above the basic minimum research that all
good authors must do. That's because Pete approached life
the same way. If he was committed to something
(basketball, Press, family, Christianity, fitness,
diet, etc.) he wasn't satisfied with cutting corners. Instead, Pistol Pete gave it his all,
dove into every aspect of it, got into the details,
and went the extra mile.
It only makes sense that an author who is writing about Pete's life would need to do the same. Wayne Federman did.
I give it an A+. Great subject, well-written book and a very smooth read. I highly recommend it.
Book Review: Maravich...a Must Read for Basketball Fans
Summary: 5 Stars
Pete Maravich would have been my age had he lived. It was one of the worst days in my life when he died. The man could do things with a basketball and to his opponents that no other player could do during his time...and he did things that were not even imagined by those with whom he played with or against. Were there better shooters? Yes, but only one...Jerry West. Were there better ball-handlers? No! Was there anyone more fun to watch play this wonderful game of basketball? No! Think about it. He averaged 44 points per game in a 4-quarter college basketball game with no time clock and no 3 point line. This is the only significant sports record that will NEVER be broken...at least not during this century.
It is frankly boring to watch the NBA now since Bird, Jordan and Johnson have left the game. I don't care to see the countless tatoos with gang-related symbols on most every body. Maravich put out 100% every time he played. So did Jordan, West, Bird and Johnson. Now we have the prima-donnas demanding higher and higher salaries and then complain about earning only 14 million per year. The NBA is in trouble and will only make a "come-back" when someone like Maravich comes along again. So what is the new "new" thing that will bring the fans back to the NBA? My guess is that it will be someone who can inspire us again...just like Pete Maravich did. Read the book. If you know anything about basketball, you will thoroughly enjoy it.
Book Review: Mostly disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
With all the hoopla surrounding the publishing of this book, I expected much more than what is actually given. The photos, with the exception of two, have been published multiple times. And, except for a few tidbits passed on by Mrs. Maravich, the rest is just a rehash of old stuff. Maybe there isn't any new info on Maravich. If so, perhaps it's time to give Maravich a rest.Book Review: My dad loved this book.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book for my dad (at his request). He read it in only a few days. I have never seen my dad read anything that quickly. So, it must have been really good. If you know a basketball fan that was born in the 40s or the 50s - this is a great book for them.Book Review: Pistol Pete A Basketball Genious
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read several books on Pistol Pete and there was never a guard with his creative genious, showmanship and ability. I can only imagine Maravich and Irving on the same team and what that could have meant for the Atlanta Hawks. Pete has always gotten a bad rap as an individual player, but I think if he had played for a contender during his prime, he would have been been considered the greatest (Jordan, Cousey, West, etc. included). The book brought back great memories of his innovative play, unbelievable play making, passes and shots. The fact he scored 44ppg in an era with no 3 point shot nor were they allowed to play varsity as a freshman says volumes of his long standing NCAA records.
There has never been another like him and I doubt there ever will be. I also enjoyed his retirement years, commitment to Christianity. I enjoyed the insights of other great players/coaches and how they percieved the Pistol. I couldn't put the book down. I'd recommend going to youtube and searching for "Maravich".....even young players will be amazed at his talent and ability. Maravich is an insightful book from his youth to his untimely death at age 40. In my opinion he was the greatest guard in the history of basketball.