NBA All-Star's New Book Provides Secrets for Success in the Game of Life

James Donaldson, former Sonics player and NBA All-Star, has a heart as big as he is tall—and at 7'2" he is taller than most. His heart, his concern for others, and his desire to encourage the next generation are evident in his book Standing Above the Crowd.

Part motivational, part autobiographical, Standing Above the Crowd reflects Donaldson's own quest toward his personal best, the crucial role of mentors in his life, and how the values that propelled him into the NBA can be applied to business, politics, and life.

Donaldson became an athlete relatively late in life with the help of a coach who believed in him. He made pro thanks to coaches who saw his potential and brought it out in him. Today, Donaldson devotes himself to mentoring and speaking to youths.

Standing Above the Crowd provides practical advice and tells it like it is. It's full of stories about making the right choices, overcoming fear and self doubt, and staying resilient and goal-focused in the face of tough challenges.

Praise

"I encourage anyone who knows a young person, especially boys interested in sports, to give that young person the gift of spending a few hours with James Donaldson through this book." — Tyler R. Tichelaar, award-winning author of Narrow Lives.

About the Author

James Donaldson made it to the pros even though he didn't start playing basketball until he was a junior in high school. His professional basketball career included the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and toured with the Harlem Globetrotters. When Donaldson retired from the NBA he had 8,203 career points, 7,492 career rebounds and 1,267 career blocks. Following a career-threatening knee injury, Donaldson established a physical therapy clinic, the Donaldson Clinic. In addition to his clinic, Donaldson currently devotes his time to inspirational speaking and mentoring, advocating for Women & Minority owned businesses, directing the College Success Foundation — Tacoma which provides college scholarships and mentoring to low-income, high-potential students, and other community volunteerism.

For more information about James Donaldson and Standing Above the Crowd, visit http://www.standingabovethecrowd.com

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