BASKETBALL JUNKIE

The life story of a talented high school athlete who succumbs to the pressures of the professional ranks is one of anguish and shame that boiled into full-blown drug addiction. His drug of choice? Everything. Every step of the way, you root for him—on and off the court as he battles a gripping demon. Peter Berkrot's voice has an East Coast edge that is appropriate for the Massachusetts-born author. While Berkrot’s voice sounds a bit too old for Herren, his strength is in conveying the frustrated tones of those around the standout player. Herren's physical journeys take him around the world, though not nearly as far as the emotional ones he travels. You don't have to be a hoops fans to enjoy this one. M.B. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2012]