{"product_id":"wilt-ike-and-me-paperback","title":"Wilt, Ike, and Me - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Richman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImagine you're 16 years old and the most famous athlete in the world becomes your roommate.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilt Chamberlain moved into 76ers owner Ike Richman's home during the 1965 NBA season, and that was just the beginning of this incredible coming of age journey for Wilt and David, Ike's son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir daily life took on a normal routine - until game time, when David's casual friend would turn into a mighty superstar, the beloved hero of ten thousand adoring basketball fans. Wilt was at his peak and soon, the Championship was within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, the enchanted tale takes a tragic turn. Ike suffers a fatal heart attack at courtside, and David's young world is shattered. But unexpectedly, he has some profound, mystical experiences that help restore his spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilt, Ike \u0026amp; Me is a poignant story of epic characters, set in a bygone era. As it journeys from the everyday, to the fantastic and even the metaphysical, the touching family saga is filled with triumph and tragedy. But ultimately, its true hero is the human heart, with its remarkable ability to transcend both time and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Richman, President and Creative Director, has been a writer, researcher and speaker in the field of personal growth for over forty-five years. He also serves as an advertising consultant, with an expertise in brand messaging. Combining his experience in both realms, his focus is on presenting universal insights in simple ways that make them easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavid is a graduate of American University. Since 1971, the foundation of his inner growth is based on the methods taught by internationally acclaimed teacher Prem Rawat. Additionally, along with decades of research, he is a certified trainer of Project Renaissance's Creative Problem-Solving Methods, has completed training in Positive Psychology: Dr. Martin Seligman's Visionary Science from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as Dr. Jean Houston's Quantum Mindfulness program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 302\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 08, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42711909171263,"sku":"9781975914257","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/958f37082b2fcb146154a6bf984c3aef.webp?v=1765060056","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/wilt-ike-and-me-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}