The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality Fools and often made fun of

and often made fun of himself—but behind the banter was a distinguished storyteller who carefully chose what to say and what to withhold

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Henry James and John Singer Sargent—whose portrait of Isabella was a masterpiece and a scandal—came to recognize her originality

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The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality Fools and often made fun ofISBN 13: 9781250830302 Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group Publication date: 01 17 2023 Pages: 384 Sales rank: 57,771 Product dimensions: 8. 80(w) x 6. 00(h) x 1. 10(d) "A compelling origin story of a time that really wasn't so long ago but through the lens of tragedy feels like forever. Kobe ologists will devour this book, reveling in the anecdotes about his intensity and the engaging game recaps." Associated PressEvery superhero needs an origin