Wheelchair Warrior: Gangs, Disability and Basketball by Melvin Juette, Ronald J. Berger

Wheelchair Warrior: Gangs, Disability and Basketball



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Wheelchair Warrior: Gangs, Disability and Basketball Melvin Juette, Ronald J. Berger
Language: English
Page: 193
Format: pdf
ISBN: 1592134742, 9781592134748
Publisher: Temple University Press

Some readers who pick up this memoir may be put off by the introductory chapter, written by coauthor Berger, a sociology professor. Although it is an important part of the book (it puts the experiences of Juette, a young Chicago gang member paralyzed by a bullet, into a sociological context), it is written so awkwardly, so dully, that it is instantly off-putting. But stick around, because the bulk of the book, evidently written by Juette himself, is entirely different: clean, straightforward prose; virtually no clunky sociological jargon; and plenty of raw drama and emotion. Juette’s story follows his evolution from boy to man, from gang member to wheelchair athlete, and it’s a story of determination and inspiration that will touch everyone who reads it. The book is aimed at both general readers and scholars, which perhaps explains the virtually impenetrable introduction; just ignore that, and focus on what Juette has to tell us. --David Pitt

"A compelling and richly sociological memoir. The incisive introduction and conclusion highlight how and why Melvin’s successes are not simply of his own making. Wheelchair Warrior provides the reader with an enlightening analysis of how history and society intersect with biography in Melvin’s life."
—Kent Sandstrom, University of Northern Iowa

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