MAN IN THE MIDDLE

Man in the Middle is a poignant and intimate memoir that chronicles John Amaechi's extraordinary journey from the rough streets of Manchester to the NBA, detailing his struggles with abandonment, injury, abusive coaches, and the loss of his mother.

The book also explores his experience of coming out as gay in the hypermasculine world of professional basketball, offering a rare and honest perspective on identity, adversity, and resilience in sports.

Amaechi's story is both a personal narrative and a broader commentary on diversity and acceptance in athletics and society.