A Boy Named Jimmy
by Charles D. Sorrentino, Sr.
From the time he was in elementary school and sunk his first basket through the backyard hoop installed by his father, Jimmy Anderson yearned to be the best. Encouraged by his parents and a special basketball coach, Jimmy learned how to bring his dream into reality.
Jimmy dribbled and dunked his way through junior and senior high school, playing first for the Bears and then the Steers. By the time he was a sophomore, no one was surprised when he was named most valuable player and went on to lead his team to two state championships. Soon the NBA talent scouts were knocking at his door, and an astonished Jimmy landed a three-year contract worth more than $2.5 million with the Highlanders.
Jimmy’s life seemed to be one that any less fortunate young man would envy. But on his way to stardom, he learned that there is always a price attached to success. Charles D. Sorrentino, Sr.’s A Boy Named Jimmy is a story of personal triumph, and will certainly serve as an inspiration to anyone who believes their dreams are out of reach.
About the Author: Charles D. Sorrentino, Sr. was born in Colorado. He works for The Boeing Company and enjoys sports and writing. He and his wife, Ellen, have three children: Richard, Debra, and Charles, Jr. The family has lived in Santa Clarita, California, for the past fifteen years.
(2001, paperback, 68 pages)
From the time he was in elementary school and sunk his first basket through the backyard hoop installed by his father, Jimmy Anderson yearned to be the best. Encouraged by his parents and a special basketball coach, Jimmy learned how to bring his dream into reality.
Jimmy dribbled and dunked his way through junior and senior high school, playing first for the Bears and then the Steers. By the time he was a sophomore, no one was surprised when he was named most valuable player and went on to lead his team to two state championships. Soon the NBA talent scouts were knocking at his door, and an astonished Jimmy landed a three-year contract worth more than $2.5 million with the Highlanders.
Jimmy’s life seemed to be one that any less fortunate young man would envy. But on his way to stardom, he learned that there is always a price attached to success. Charles D. Sorrentino, Sr.’s A Boy Named Jimmy is a story of personal triumph, and will certainly serve as an inspiration to anyone who believes their dreams are out of reach.
About the Author: Charles D. Sorrentino, Sr. was born in Colorado. He works for The Boeing Company and enjoys sports and writing. He and his wife, Ellen, have three children: Richard, Debra, and Charles, Jr. The family has lived in Santa Clarita, California, for the past fifteen years.
(2001, paperback, 68 pages)
