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Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream
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Michael Jordan.
The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he’d never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. That’s when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion — patience, determination, and hard work.
Deloris Jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon, teams up with his sister Roslyn to tell this heartwarming and inspirational story that only the members of the Jordan family could tell. It’s a tale about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true.Amazon.com Review
Before basketball star Michael Jordan’s name was uttered reverently in households all over the planet, young Michael was just a shrimpy kid trying to play ball with the big boys in the neighborhood. Tired of being teased by the biggest boy on the court, Michael is convinced the only solution is to grow taller. His mama smilingly suggests putting salt in his shoes and saying a prayer every night. His daddy tells young Michael that “Being taller may help you play a little better, but not as much as practice, determination, and giving your best will. Those are the things that make you a real winner.” And so they are. At 6-foot-6, Michael may not have grown up to be the tallest player on the court, but he sure did turn out to be one of the best!
As his mother and his sister, Deloris Jordan and Rosalyn Jordan are in a pretty good position to tell us all about what made Michael a star. They create an image of a cozy, loving family life any child would be happy to come home to. Award-winning illustrator Kadir Nelson’s oil pictures of the gangly little Michael with hyperlong arms and oversized hands capture the preteen potential as well as his gawky grace. This warm, uplifting story will encourage young readers to chase their dreams with hard work and faith. (Ages 5 to 9) –Emilie Coulter
It was about a boy named micheal almost gave up his dream of playing basketball.because he thouth he was to short to play. his mother told him if you put salt in your shoes he would get
taller than he TO PRAY every day. he did not go back to the park for
Rating: 3 / 5
There once was a kid that just wanted to play baskerball with his older bothers but there is a taller kid at the basketball park. That all was picked on him and told him he cant play bastekball because he was to short. So Micheal asked his mom how can he grow faster. She told him to put salt in shoes every night before he goes to bed. so he does for two mouths and doesnt grow. so his dad has a talk with him. Then he goes and playes and the game.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a wonderful book. I purchased it for my 8 year old nephew and he absolutely enjoys it. He reads it all the time especially before his basketball games. Its wonderful and inspirings and lets kids know with hard work their dreams can come to fruition.
Rating: 5 / 5
I read this book to my son in the summer of 2008 and he loved it. His 7th Birthday is in Aug and will receive this item as a special surprise. Jordan is one of his favorites (in more than just sport and books!). The story is great and I love that my son can relate to him. The book, although big, is thin but was received in great condition.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you have a Michael Jordan fan in your house, or if you’re looking to boost your child’s confidence, be SURE to grab this book! The boys in our school fight over this book come checkout time in the library. It’s just adorable – how Michael lacked both the size and confidence of being tall enough to play basketball. So, his mother came up with one of the neatest solutions I’ve ever heard for patience – salt in his shoes and prayer. Great, great book, teaches about confidence and pursuing your goals. Can’t say enough good about it – highly, highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5