Non-Fiction Post

Author:  Phil Jackson and Michael Arkush

Title:The Last Season : A Team in Search of its Soul

Genre:Non-Fiction

Publication Date:  2004

Number of Pages: 272 pages

Geographical Setting:LA Lakers 2003 and 2004 season


Series (If applicable): No

Plot Summary: Phil Jackson talks about his experience with the 2003/2004 LA Lakers.  It is a very candid account of Phil Jackson's thoughts on Kobe, Shaq, and their playoff run.  Don't even think about this book if you are not a NBA fan.  About half the book is a game by game account of their playoff run.     

Subject Headings: LA Lakers (Basketball Team)

Appeal 3 terms that best describe this book: :Authentic, NBA Insider, Tell-All




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