Playing for keeps
David Halberstam
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 28m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 28m to read Playing for keeps.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
15
days at 30 min/day
448
total minutes
Playing for keeps
Published
January 4, 2001
Publisher
Yellow Jersey Press
Pages
448
ISBN-13
9780224061155
ISBN-10
0224061151
Description
"In Playing for Keeps, David Halberstam takes the first full measure of Michael Jordan's epic career, one of the great American stories of our time. A narrative of astonishing power and human drama, brimming with revealing anecdotes and penetrating insights, the book chronicles the forces in Jordan's life that have shaped him into history's greatest basketball player, and the larger forces that have converged to make him the most famous living human being in the world.". "We get a rare insider's view of the dynamics between Jordan, the star, and the others who played critical roles in the championship seasons, including the shrewd, thoughtful Phil Jackson, the enigmatic Scottie Pippen, and the curiously shy Dennis Rodman. In addition, we see the bitter divisions between players and management on the Bulls, and the NBA's interior pressures and conflicts as basketball grows during Jordan's reign into a phenomenally successful big-time celebrity sport. This book is, as well, about fame in America, the forces that create it and its consequences. Among other things, we see how David Falk and Nike launched the campaign that sold Jordan to the world, abetted by a small Oregon ad agency, Wieden and Kennedy, and a struggling young Brooklyn filmmaker named Spike Lee."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Playing for keeps?
This edition of Playing for keeps has approximately 448 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Playing for keeps?
For most readers, Playing for keeps typically takes between 9h 20m and 6h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 112,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 112,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Playing for keeps?
The estimated word count for Playing for keeps is approximately 112,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Playing for keeps?
Playing for keeps was written by David Halberstam.
When was Playing for keeps published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 4, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.