Hoop Dreams Book Report

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Hoop Dreams by Ben Joravsky has a lot of complications between the characters and most of their problems had to do with money. Not having money could be challenging when you have a lot of plans. This is about the lives of those who struggled but had high dreams.
Background information about the novel: Author’s family challenges is what made the book rise and fall throughout the book. A lot of money issues they have to. Author’s family challenges with welfare, tuition, and drugs. We also find out about Sheila’s usage of drugs and why.

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