Darcy Frey
Darcy Frey is an American author and journalist known for his narrative nonfiction style. He has written for publications such as The New York Times Magazine and Harper's Magazine. Frey is perhaps best known for his book 'The Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams', which chronicles the lives of four high school basketball players from Coney Island, New York, and their dreams of making it to the NBA.
Books
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1. The Last Shot
This book provides a vivid account of the lives of four high school basketball players from Coney Island, New York, who dream of making it to the NBA. The narrative delves into the challenges and pressures they face, both on and off the court, as they navigate their senior year, aiming to secure college scholarships and rise out of their impoverished neighborhood. The author offers a poignant exploration of the intersection of sports, education, and socioeconomic status, revealing the slim odds and high stakes involved in the pursuit of athletic success as a means of escaping a cycle of poverty.
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