Michael Jordan and the World of Basketball

"The greatest challenge and triumph of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam's career has been his latest New York Times best seller, Playing for Keeps. This book delves into the legendary years of Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls, culminating in their 1998 NBA Finals victory and second three-peat.

Known for his insightful sports writing in works such as The Breaks of the Game and Summer of '49, Halberstam brings the perspective of a great historian, the insider knowledge of a dedicated sportswriter, and the passion of a fan to his exploration of the most iconic players and teams in American sports history. However, with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, he faces his most monumental task yet and delivers his most impressive achievement.

Playing for Keeps paints a vivid portrait of Michael Jordan's remarkable career, widely regarded as one of the most compelling narratives in American sports. Through gripping storytelling, filled with revealing anecdotes and profound insights, Halberstam delves into the influences and experiences that shaped Jordan into the greatest basketball player in history, as well as the larger societal forces that propelled him to global fame as the most recognized person on the planet."

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