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[A] raw, compelling memoir of a girl growing up in difficult circumstances but with the wits, confidence, and drive that made her an All-Star. An inspiring autobiography. -- Booklist A three-pointer from deep. -- C. J. Farley, author of Game World Clearly illustrating her mother's strong influence and her supportive community, Rodgers pulls no punches in this raw, emotional rags-to-riches memoir. -- Publishers Weekly Fabulous...infinitely readable and engaging. -- Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author Inspirational. -- Etan Thomas, author of We Matter My hope and prayer is that everyone, both young and old, gets an opportunity to read this book and let Sugar--the athlete, the woman, the survivor--have as much of an impact on their lives as she has had on mine. -- Swin Cash, three-time WNBA champion Sugar Rodgers's story will be inspirational not only for young girls, not only for young athletes, but for everyone. -- Etan Thomas, former NBA player and author of We Matter Written in accessible, colloquial, first-person language, Rodgers' story is presented with a raw focus on her childhood...Encouraging tidbits will stay with readers, such as, 'Stars are stars because they work hard even when the lights are not on.' -- Kirkus Reviews

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Sugar Rodgers is a professional basketball player currently starring in the WNBA for the Las Vegas Aces. She honed her skills as a young girl growing up in Suffolk, VA, by shooting hoops with neighborhood drug dealers before eventually being recruited by the Georgetown Hoyas, making her the first person in her family to attend college. She graduated Georgetown as the leading scorer of all time, and was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in 2013. She also played several seasons with the New York Liberty before being traded to Las Vegas in 2019. She was named to the WNBA All-Star team for her 2017 season with the New York Liberty. Sugar Rodgers is a professional basketball player currently starring in the WNBA for the Las Vegas Aces. She honed her skills as a young girl growing up in Suffolk, VA, by shooting hoops with neighborhood drug dealers before eventually being recruited by the Georgetown Hoyas, making her the first person in her family to attend college. She graduated Georgetown as the leading scorer of all time, and was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in 2013. She also played several seasons with the New York Liberty before being traded to Las Vegas in 2019. She was named to the WNBA All-Star team for her 2017 season with the New York Liberty.

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