(LN) Drive by Larry Bird and Bob Ryan, nonfiction, 290 pages

By lukeneff

  • Chp.1- 6 Pgs 1- 58

    These chapters explain how Larry Bird grew up as a poor young boy who loved to play basketball. He was so poor in fact that even thought every other boy in the neighborhood had shorts to play in, he played in his jeans. He used to go up to the gym when he was younger and stay there all day long. Pages 1- 58; total (559)

  • Chp. 7- 16 Pgs 59- 163

    These chapters described how Larry went to Springs Valley High School in Indiana and how he won two state championships with his team. Then it described how he went on to Indiana State University to play college basketball there. One year they made it all the way to the Championship game but lost to Magic Johnson's Michigan State Spartans.

  • Chp 17-23 Pgs 164- 217

    These chapters described how he focused on making the transition from the college level to the professional level. He worked out with as many NBA players he could and listened to the advice of the coaches so he knew what he was expected to do when the season came around. Many people criticized him for playing to slow and clumsy, but they did not criticize him on his sharp shooting and how hard he played. Pages 164-217; total (714)

  • Chp. 24- 30 Pgs 218- 255

    In theses chapters, it talks about how Larry Bird helped turn the Boston Celtics around in the right direction. He was the leader of the team by making sure everyone was at practice, was working hard, and giving their best effort. His leadership skills helped him carry the Celtics to the playoffs his rookie year. That year, the won the first round against the Chicago Bulls, but lost the next round to the Philidalphia 76ers. Pages 219-255; total (750)

  • Chp 31- 37 Pgs 256- 290

    These final chapters tell about the three NBA championships Bird led the Celtics to victory in. Larry felt like all of his hard work as a young kid all the way up to the professinal level had payed off (which it did). It explained how Bird made his own summer camp to teach kids how to lay the game the right way since he wanted to stay involved with basketball even thought he had retired from the game. Pages 256-290; total (784)