click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage by Cheryl Jones for the SCTA (Southern California Tennis Association)
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage by tennis columnist Ann LoPrinzi in the New Jersey Trenton Times
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage by Cathy Tracy in the Pacific Northwest Section "Tennis Times" magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the USTA Southern Section online magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in "College and Junior Tennis Online"
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the USTA Middle States section online magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the USTA Missouri Valley Section online magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the Kalamazoo Luxesto
click HERE to see a mention of The Kid from Courage in the New England Tennis online magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the Book Review Cafe
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the "Mid Atlantic Match Point"
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the USTA magazine
Endorsements for all books:
“If you are a young adult looking to get into the “Biz”, we highly recommend you pick up this wonderful book for inspiration and guidance.”
-- NYFA (The New York Film Academy)
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage by tennis columnist Ann LoPrinzi in the New Jersey Trenton Times
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage by Cathy Tracy in the Pacific Northwest Section "Tennis Times" magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the USTA Southern Section online magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in "College and Junior Tennis Online"
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the USTA Middle States section online magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the USTA Missouri Valley Section online magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the Kalamazoo Luxesto
click HERE to see a mention of The Kid from Courage in the New England Tennis online magazine
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the Book Review Cafe
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the "Mid Atlantic Match Point"
click HERE to read a review of The Kid from Courage in the USTA magazine
Endorsements for all books:
“If you are a young adult looking to get into the “Biz”, we highly recommend you pick up this wonderful book for inspiration and guidance.”
-- NYFA (The New York Film Academy)
“As a player, coach, and dad, I enthusiastically recommend The Kid from Courage for the junior tennis player in your family.”
-- BRAD GILBERT, ESPN broadcaster, former coach of Andy Roddick & Andre Agassi
-- BRAD GILBERT, ESPN broadcaster, former coach of Andy Roddick & Andre Agassi
“In All the Right Moves, Najee’s life story serves as a reminder of the value of perseverance, integrity, and education.”
-- TAVIS SMILEY, best-selling author and award-winning broadcaster
-- TAVIS SMILEY, best-selling author and award-winning broadcaster
“Soon, kids at local schools will be reading how cyber athlete Bryan Rizzo hit the jackpot.”
-- FOX 13 NEWS (Tampa Bay)
-- FOX 13 NEWS (Tampa Bay)
“T-Lloyd: In the Trenches tells a story with good lessons for boys. If we can encourage reading by offering books on topics of interest—like football—we’re probably doing something right.”
-- WARRICK DUNN, NFL star, 3-time Pro Bowl running back
-- WARRICK DUNN, NFL star, 3-time Pro Bowl running back
“Najee is on the path to success, and All the Right Moves—his story of hard work and determination—is inspiring.”
-- KWAME M. KILPATRICK, former mayor of the city of Detroit
-- KWAME M. KILPATRICK, former mayor of the city of Detroit
“The Kid from Courage allowed me to revisit all of the hard work, challenges, and great times I had with tennis. A wonderful story!”
-- ALEX O'BRIEN, 1999 U.S. Open Doubles Champion, former #1 in the world in doubles
-- ALEX O'BRIEN, 1999 U.S. Open Doubles Champion, former #1 in the world in doubles
“The Kid from Courage is a brilliant look into the life and mind of the junior tournament tennis player. My young son could not put it down.”
-- ALLEN FOX, former Davis Cupper, Tennis Coach, and Author
-- ALLEN FOX, former Davis Cupper, Tennis Coach, and Author
“The perfect racquet bag companion for every player.”
-- MARCIA FROST, Editor-in-Chief, College and Junior tennis
-- MARCIA FROST, Editor-in-Chief, College and Junior tennis
“The caring, the insight, the determination, the dedication, the courage to ‘go for it,’ from both the student and the coach, is amazing.”
-- USTA/Pacific Northwest Section “Tennis Times” magazine
-- USTA/Pacific Northwest Section “Tennis Times” magazine
“Author Ron Berman has mixed a first serve of truth and a second serve of fiction to create this successful young adult novel.”
-- LAURA PIETRO, tennis columnist, USTA/Middle States Section
-- LAURA PIETRO, tennis columnist, USTA/Middle States Section
"It's rare to find kids' books about tennis—an inspirational story.”
-- ANN LoPRINZI, tennis columnist, New Jersey “Trenton Times”
-- ANN LoPRINZI, tennis columnist, New Jersey “Trenton Times”
“The Kid from Courage is an absolute must-read for tennis parents, juniors, coaches, and teaching pros.”
-- USTA/Southern Section online review
-- USTA/Southern Section online review
“An inspiring story written by a very knowledgeable author.”
-- The Book Review Cafe
-- The Book Review Cafe
“The Kid from Courage provides quality reading for youngsters.”
-- Mid-Atlantic MATCH POINT Magazine
-- Mid-Atlantic MATCH POINT Magazine
“The story is fantastic…I wish I could have read the book when I was growing up. There just aren't enough tennis books like it out there.”
-- MATT ANGER, University of Washington Head Coach, and former professional tennis player (#23 in the world in singles)
-- MATT ANGER, University of Washington Head Coach, and former professional tennis player (#23 in the world in singles)
“A great book that the USTA/Missouri Valley Section is proud to recommend for juniors, parents, and anyone who enjoys tennis.”
-- USTA/Missouri Valley Section online review
-- USTA/Missouri Valley Section online review
“Ron's heart for junior tennis and the positive life lessons that tennis teaches certainly come out in The Kid From Courage.”
-- MIKE YORKEY, co-author of “Holding Serve,” by Michael Chang
-- MIKE YORKEY, co-author of “Holding Serve,” by Michael Chang
“A great book for any child to read, tennis player or not.”
-- JACK WAITE, former professional tennis player (#44 in the world in doubles)
-- JACK WAITE, former professional tennis player (#44 in the world in doubles)
“Riveting, inspiring and uplifting ... a terrific book for young readers.”
-- PAUL FEIN, author of "Tennis Confidential: Greatest Players, Matches, & Controversies"
-- PAUL FEIN, author of "Tennis Confidential: Greatest Players, Matches, & Controversies"
“I commend you for providing a book to young people that relates to some of the dilemmas and enigmas they will face both ON AND OFF the tennis court.”
-- JIM VAN ZANDT, Michigan High School Tennis Coaches' Association Hall of Fame inductee (1989)
-- JIM VAN ZANDT, Michigan High School Tennis Coaches' Association Hall of Fame inductee (1989)
“An inspiring story that should be required reading for any true tennis fan.”
-- JONATHAN CANTER, former professional tennis player (#36 in the world in singles)
-- JONATHAN CANTER, former professional tennis player (#36 in the world in singles)
“Our kids are constantly overcoming hurdles to learn and play the game—I believe that The Kid from Courage will be a motivating tool.”
-- DONNA FALES, President, Greater Miami Tennis Foundation
-- DONNA FALES, President, Greater Miami Tennis Foundation
“The Kid from Courage is a welcome change from the run of the mill tennis books that gather dust on forgotten shelves of book stores and homes alike.”
-- Cheryl Jones, USTA/SCTA book review
-- Cheryl Jones, USTA/SCTA book review