Everyone in their lifetime has experienced some sort of doubt or misfortune whether it be school, family, or sports, but want so bad more than anything in the world to overcome it. I know I have. The story Eagle Blue written by the intriguing Michael D'Orso made a huge impact on the way I view athlete's. From this well written story about a men's basketball team trying to prove that they are better than drugs and fights, they become strong men. They believed in what they wanted to achieve and they learned throughout their story that giving everything you have into something you love is worth it in the long run. Especially to see your family have the smile that goes on for miles just because you are healthy.
D'Orso does a phenomenal job of capturing the hearts of his readers, including me, because of his empowering voice in his script. Not only is he letting his readers in on the story for first hand, he describes the students and athletes perfectly. If you saw them in person, you would know exactly what they looked like. As the story continues, they build together not only a stronger community, the bond of friendship. One of the most important qualities in life because it shows your true character. As an athlete and to all of the other athletes out there, this is such a heart-to-heart book because not only does it show true character, it shows how powerful a coach can be. A role model, a leading man, but more over, someone who thought that he could change one life, ended up saving and making better lives for others. Everyone knows that there is a special gift each individual has. Kind of like a story that has purpose. Eagle Blue is filled with laughter, suspense, and last, filled with something that heroes and role models do best.. Being true to themselves.
"Why did you feel it was so important to write an inspiring story like this?"
I would ask this because I feel that inspiring and making other people believe in themselves is helping them achieve those goals that they want to reach. I truly believe this is a great representation of someone who wants to do just that.
"As a child growing up, did you love basketball like you interpreted how much these athletes did?"
Reading this book, I found myself reading the text as if I was there sitting at an interview with D'Orso because of how well and profound his writing is. There was a point in the story where I realized, "Wow, he must have made an impact in many people's lives while he grew up." That is an amazing thing to me.
"When did you realize that everyone deserves a chance?"
In my opinion, everyone deserves a good chance in life whether they are poor, or rich, or has the most expensive car because no one is better than someone else. It is all politics and that is what is most disturbing to people when it comes to sports, or just life in general. But the fact of the matter is, I believe that the author did an amazing job at exhibiting the men for what they were on the inside. What their heart told them to do besides their actions.
I am extremely happy I read this book. I would recommend this to anyone who feels that helping and supporting others in life is something that is priceless. Just like paying it forward. Something that no person can put a value on.
D'Orso does a phenomenal job of capturing the hearts of his readers, including me, because of his empowering voice in his script. Not only is he letting his readers in on the story for first hand, he describes the students and athletes perfectly. If you saw them in person, you would know exactly what they looked like. As the story continues, they build together not only a stronger community, the bond of friendship. One of the most important qualities in life because it shows your true character. As an athlete and to all of the other athletes out there, this is such a heart-to-heart book because not only does it show true character, it shows how powerful a coach can be. A role model, a leading man, but more over, someone who thought that he could change one life, ended up saving and making better lives for others. Everyone knows that there is a special gift each individual has. Kind of like a story that has purpose. Eagle Blue is filled with laughter, suspense, and last, filled with something that heroes and role models do best.. Being true to themselves.
"Why did you feel it was so important to write an inspiring story like this?"
I would ask this because I feel that inspiring and making other people believe in themselves is helping them achieve those goals that they want to reach. I truly believe this is a great representation of someone who wants to do just that.
"As a child growing up, did you love basketball like you interpreted how much these athletes did?"
Reading this book, I found myself reading the text as if I was there sitting at an interview with D'Orso because of how well and profound his writing is. There was a point in the story where I realized, "Wow, he must have made an impact in many people's lives while he grew up." That is an amazing thing to me.
"When did you realize that everyone deserves a chance?"
In my opinion, everyone deserves a good chance in life whether they are poor, or rich, or has the most expensive car because no one is better than someone else. It is all politics and that is what is most disturbing to people when it comes to sports, or just life in general. But the fact of the matter is, I believe that the author did an amazing job at exhibiting the men for what they were on the inside. What their heart told them to do besides their actions.
I am extremely happy I read this book. I would recommend this to anyone who feels that helping and supporting others in life is something that is priceless. Just like paying it forward. Something that no person can put a value on.
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