Monday, April 7, 2008
Book
: 1.What is the name and author of the book. Game of Shadows. Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams Why did you check it out?It’s a very interesting book, and its what has rocked the sports world for years to come. 2. What interested you in the book (be specific).Basically the stories off all the famous athletes we have looked up to confessing about taking steroids. 3. Describe the cover of the book. Based on the book's cover what are you anticipating the book to be about? (In other words, what expectations do you have for the book based on the images, text, colors, layout etc. I expect it to be a very good book because it has Jason Giambi, and Barry Bonds on the cover. Giambi is the first to confess about steroids, and Bonds is the biggest name to be involve about steroids. 4. What genre is the book (fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, etc. please do not just say "fiction" be more specific). Non-Fiction 5. Have you read any other books by this author?Or, what other books have you read within this genre that you have enjoyed? No they are reporters for the San Francisco Chronicles, and this is their first book. 6. Spend 20 minutes reading your book, and then give us a paragraph synopsis of what has transpired so far. Who have you met? Setting? Anything exciting happen off the bat? What stands out about the author's writing style? Marion Jones has been one of the most influential track and field stars for the kids off today. The accusations against her devastated her reputation and her appearance. She has been alleged to have taken steroids, which have given her an advantage during the Olympics, and other events. If she is found to have lied to congress she will be prosecuted, and sent to prision.
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