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Man in the Middle

by John Amaechi, Chris Bull · 2007

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Chronicles the author's journey from awkward, overweight English lad to NBA star while overcoming endless obstacles, including his father's abandonment, a life-threatening injury, and the protection of a secret that could end his career—his homosexuality.

Subject
biography
Genre
LGBT
Themes
sports
Audience
adult

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