I REALLY ENJOYED READING THIS. MARCUS DOES A GOOD JOB DESCRIBING HIS CAREER WITH THE RAIDERS AND CHIEFS. HIS CRITICISM OF AL DAVIS AND RAIDER ORGANIZATION IS EXTREMELY INTRIGUING. ALSO INTERESTING IS HIS DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE OJ MURDER TRIAL AND HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH OJ AND HIS WIFE. THIS IS WELL WORTH YOUR TIME.
A MUST READ.

After reading this book, I was amazed at the things that went on between Al Davis and Marcus. How Marcus stayed in Los Angeles that long amazes me. This book covers Marcus' life before football, during high school, at USC and the heisman, and being drafted by the Raiders and then ending up at Kansas City. Marcus talks about the O.J. fiasco and how it changed his life. This book is excellent for any football fan and shines light on the dark side of being a Raider.

This is not your typical Professional Jock Worship book, primarily because (1) very little of the narrative is taken up with descriptions of individual games or plays, (2) Carlton Stowers is an excellent writer who portrays Marcus well, and (3) Marcus himself is an intelligent and thoughtful person who has had a fascinating life to date.

The real heroes of this book are Marcus' parents, Harold (Red) and Gwen Allen, who put the necessary time and effort into providing their children with the integrity that has made Marcus successful.

This is a book of contrasts and conflicts, the first of which are with Al Davis, owner of the Oakland Raiders. Marcus despises Al and is candid in describing his reasons. Anyone who is not familiar with Al Davis might think Marcus is exaggerating, but those who are familiar with him will find the criticism reasonable, if not understated. Corroboration for his descriptions of Al's eccentricities may be found in "Slick: The Silver and Black Life of Al Davis" by Mark Ribowsky [ISBN: 0-02-602500-0], a highly entertaining biography that is now out of print but may be available through a used-book service.

The other interesting contrast is that between Marcus and his friend O.J. Simpson. As Marcus described Nicole Simpson's death and the subsequent murder trial, I kept asking how these two men, similar in so many ways, could have ended up so differently. As I said at the outset, the real heroes of the book are Marcus' parents.

Commissioned German translator of Room 105.

I have known the Luedi family and worked together with Marcus (Sydney and Coffs Harbour) long enough to have witnessed their ever-enduring strength of character and the loving care they shared with anyone who happened to cross their ways. If, due to their immense suffering, the Love of God is questioned, then the true Love of God has shone through the lives of Marcus and Marianne as a living demonstration. I recommend Room 105 to anyone who is dissatisfied with too simplistic answers regarding affliction.

I'm in the book business, so I read a lot of books and manuscripts. Normally I'm kind of a tough cookie to impress, but this book got to me. I laughed and thoroughly enjoyed the cross-cultural nature of the Luedi family's adventures thru Europe and Australia. I cried when I thought of losing a child, but it made me think of how we all are given a gift, each day we wake up breathing! And it made me think that I must maximize my relationships w/ friends--and esp. family members--during the days we are given, this side of eternity. An enjoyable read, and inspiring. We CAN have victory over suffering and death! Thanks, Marcus, for sharing your life with us readers. We are the better for it.

PS: Order this book soon and enjoy it and share it w/ anyone who has battled cancer or lost a child or spouse. It will be a blessing!

Marcus Allen was a superbowl M.V.P. Marcus won the Heisman trophy. Marcus was a devoted son. Marcus never bragged This book is easy to understand.

Thought there were some very interesting metaphors about life and the association with where everything is in the African American Community. Would like to read more on the perspective from this individual.

The authors introduce the principles of real estate at an elementary level using an impressive organizational style. Covers all fundamental aspects of real estate with no bias applications (ex. State Laws, Personal Experience). Perfect for the beginner of real estate.

A great view of the leather family, mentoring, and passing on the baton. While the BDSM aspect is a great bonus, the family bond is even more heartwarming.