Bøger af Lance Allred

The Adventures of a Deaf Fundamentalist Kid and His Journey to the NBA. The powerful story of an indomitable spirit, defying the odds from the very beginning. Born near death and legally deaf from within a fundamentalist polygamist commune in rural Montana, Lance Allred's story is the inspiring journey of an underdog who never gave up on a dream on his way to becoming the first deaf player in NBA history. "A must-read for anyone who has ever felt their dream was just out of reach." - Kenny Mayne, ESPN "Lance will inspire and entertain you at the same time." - Dick Vitale "A reminder of how much can be accomplished when you never give up on a dream." - Rudy Ruettiger

Have you always wanted to give a TED Talk or simply be a public speaker, but not sure where to start? It might not be as difficult as you think. Using humorous and insightful anecdotes from his own experiences, multi-million view TEDx star and international public speaker, Lance Allred, will guide you through the process of: -Which TEDx to apply to -How to submit your idea worth spreading -How to clarify your message -How to gain confidence on stage -Pitfalls, marketing and more... There are plenty of books out there from pundits analyzing TED talks and what makes them great. Wouldn't you rather learn from someone who has been through the process? Now you can.

Irreverently clashing with taboo within the fields of quantum physics, spirituality and religion, Lance Allred, the first deaf player in NBA History, uses a wide array of poetic forms in telling a narrative of his time in Italy, as he travels through depression, or "Dark Night of the Soul."

In the sequel to the critically acclaimed memoir, Longshot, Lance Allred returns where his journey left off, sharing his stories and experiences in the NBA as well as dealing with a major publisher for his first book, as life continues to take him around the world through the game of basketball, challenging his dreams at every turn. Basketball Gods is a book about acceptance and picking up the pieces as you go along while providing insight into the supposedly glamorous world of professional sports. It is a book about basketball. And a story about spirituality as well as forgiveness and self-empowerment. Most of all, it is a story about life.