Most memoirs/autobiographies just aren't very entertaining. Childhoods are usually boring and then there's the never overnight rise to the top (AKA the stuff we don't care about). But like with everything else he does in life, Shaq succeeds famously. For a man who stands apart in so many ways, he is the everyman. People love Shaq and are drawn to him almost effortlessly. He's just an awesome human being who happens to be 7'1" and a future Hall of Famer.
Shaq Uncut is a great read. It is quick paced and tells all the stories you want to hear. About his playing days with Kobe, D-Wade, LeBron, Penny Hardaway and the Celtics' Big 3. Plus, commentary on guys like Dwight Howard, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and... Greg Ostertag? You will get an insider's look at NBA locker rooms and player/front office relationships. But most importantly, you will laugh a lot.
I am currently reading this book and enjoying it very much. I love Shaq. The best thing I like about him is the fact that he does not drink or smoke. Classy and healthy. God Bless Shaq.
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