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I'll Show You
In 2012, Derrick Rose was on top of the world.After growing up in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Rose achieved an improbable childhood being selected first overall in the NBA draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls. The point guard known to his family as "Pooh" was a phenom, winning the Rookie of the Year award and electrifying fans around the world. In 2011, he became the youngest MVP in league history. He and the Bulls believed the city's first berth in the NBA Finals since the Jordan era was on the horizon. Rarely had a bond between a player and fans been so strong, as the city wrapped its arms around the homegrown hero.Six years and four knee surgeries later, he was waived by the Utah Jazz, a once surefire Hall of Fame career seemingly on the brink of collapse. Many speculated his days in the NBA were over.But Derrick Rose never doubted himself, never believed his struggles on and off the court were anything other than temporary setbacks. Rather than telling the world he had more to give, he decided to show them.I'll Show You is an honest, intimate conversation with one of the world's most popular athletes, a star whose on-court brilliance is matched only by his aversion to the spotlight. Written with New York Times bestselling author Sam Smith, Rose opens himself up to fans in a way they've never seen before, creating a document that is as unflinching—and at times as uncomfortable—as a personal diary.Detailing his childhood spent in one of his city's most dangerous neighborhoods; his relationships with both opponents and teammates; the pain and controversies surrounding his career-altering injuries; his complicated relationship to fame and fortune; and his rise, fall, and reemergence as the player LeBron James says is "still a superhero," I'll Show You is one of the most candid and surprising autobiographies of a modern-day superstar ever written.
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First published September 10, 2019
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January 31, 2020
If you already know all about Derrick Rose's basketball career, the mistakes he's made in the last few years, and his injuries, then good! This book will make sense to you.
If you haven't closely followed his career you will be utterly confused when he mentions in passing things like "You know, like when I left New York to go to Chicago" and doesn't clarify what he means. I know, because I remember, but those offhand comments that were on ESPN for two days in 2014 that you never read, he'll talk about them as if you were old pals and were sitting across from him on the couch, reminiscing and eating Skittles together.
A few times he sets out to set the record straight and left me baffled: Did he just clarify anything at all, or did he just confuse me even further? (Did he take his own SATs? Is he admitting he didn't, or by saying he's smart and got solid C's in high school we should believe he actually took them? Or that because lots of people cheated, he did too, and that made it okay?)
Derrick Rose was my favourite player for a good few years, so I was happy to garner a bit of inside information on some of the things that he's dealt with in his career. If you only have a casual interest in Rose, I doubt you'll finish this book and truly feel like you know more than you did before.
Rose pivots, Euro-steps, and reverse-layups his way from topic to topic and back again, always reminding you that no matter how much you doubt him, he'll show you.
If you haven't closely followed his career you will be utterly confused when he mentions in passing things like "You know, like when I left New York to go to Chicago" and doesn't clarify what he means. I know, because I remember, but those offhand comments that were on ESPN for two days in 2014 that you never read, he'll talk about them as if you were old pals and were sitting across from him on the couch, reminiscing and eating Skittles together.
A few times he sets out to set the record straight and left me baffled: Did he just clarify anything at all, or did he just confuse me even further? (Did he take his own SATs? Is he admitting he didn't, or by saying he's smart and got solid C's in high school we should believe he actually took them? Or that because lots of people cheated, he did too, and that made it okay?)
Derrick Rose was my favourite player for a good few years, so I was happy to garner a bit of inside information on some of the things that he's dealt with in his career. If you only have a casual interest in Rose, I doubt you'll finish this book and truly feel like you know more than you did before.
Rose pivots, Euro-steps, and reverse-layups his way from topic to topic and back again, always reminding you that no matter how much you doubt him, he'll show you.
January 10, 2025
I will always love you Derrick Rose
October 26, 2020
My memories of Derrick Rose as a Bull was of course his awesome play, and that he preferred to be quiet which was fine for me because I always felt he was coming from a good place. This book shows me that he does come from a good place, cares deeply about hooping, and after basketball will focus even more on helping communities with his resources.
I always thought the criticism he received in Chicago was harsh. He did too. He couldn’t understand it. Being an introvert he feels people thought he didn’t understand things or didn’t care. He started to recognize he was an introvert in his mid 20’s, and was ok with that because he viewed the loudest talkers as sometimes being foolish or dead, especially those involved in gangs or drugs. He wanted his actions to do the talking, hence “I’ll Show You”.
One telling antidote was he never went out to eat, because he felt by eating at home he was gaining a competitive advantage over others who were going out. He confirmed my thoughts later that by doing that and with an intense focus on the game, he was not enjoying the successes as they happened early on his career. His injuries gave him perspective on that and now he is enjoying it all, and is primed to take advantage of his next opportunity. Preferable for a winning team
I believe his mindset and outlook are some that young adults could look to and emulate. His strong relationship with his mom, staying close to a select few friends and family that he can retreat to and find support. Working hard, having integrity and again believing his actions are stronger than words are traits he shows.
I look forward to watching and cheering for him wherever he goes, and that more fans will see Derrick for who he is.
I always thought the criticism he received in Chicago was harsh. He did too. He couldn’t understand it. Being an introvert he feels people thought he didn’t understand things or didn’t care. He started to recognize he was an introvert in his mid 20’s, and was ok with that because he viewed the loudest talkers as sometimes being foolish or dead, especially those involved in gangs or drugs. He wanted his actions to do the talking, hence “I’ll Show You”.
One telling antidote was he never went out to eat, because he felt by eating at home he was gaining a competitive advantage over others who were going out. He confirmed my thoughts later that by doing that and with an intense focus on the game, he was not enjoying the successes as they happened early on his career. His injuries gave him perspective on that and now he is enjoying it all, and is primed to take advantage of his next opportunity. Preferable for a winning team
I believe his mindset and outlook are some that young adults could look to and emulate. His strong relationship with his mom, staying close to a select few friends and family that he can retreat to and find support. Working hard, having integrity and again believing his actions are stronger than words are traits he shows.
I look forward to watching and cheering for him wherever he goes, and that more fans will see Derrick for who he is.
January 26, 2022
I respect D Rose for making a great comeback despite having what most would consider a career ending injury, but this book was all over the place. It was a long diatribe about many different topics, but not structured at all. I found myself bored at times, and considered not even finishing the book. I finished the book anyway, but there is nothing special about this book. One of the most disappointing NBA related books that I've ever read. I honestly expected more from this book being that Sam Smith stamped his name on the cover.
September 10, 2019
This was one of the best sports books I have read all year!! Derrick Rose will always be one of my favorite basketball players from here on out. This book shows his trials and tribulations throughout his career and life. I'll Show You, doesn't mean you have to be full of yourself.... it means that you have full confidence in yourself and you can prove that you are one of the best no matter what!!!
December 15, 2024
overall i enjoyed hearing about drose's mindset and how he approached basketball, stardom and his fall from grace. don't talk about what you gonna do, let the work speak for itself. don't have to be the loudest in the room if you be loud in your abilities. wish he spoke more on controversies that came up throughout his career and where he grew from them. i also think this book was horrendously written in the sense that there was no structure at all which made the timeline hard to follow LOOL
January 9, 2023
As a 23 year old and being a fan of his since I was 8, I dealt with everything in this book real time. Nonetheless, this is a biased rating since hes my favorite player of all time.
September 27, 2024
When I read this book in 2021, D-Rose was playing for the New York Knicks, coming off the bench averaging 12 points, 4 assists, shooting a decent 44% on the field.
Today, I came back after he announced his retirement. And this book all of a sudden hits differently now that I realize I will never see Derrick Rose on an NBA court again.
I still remember meeting him in person. I was working part-time as a reporter for the Bucks and Tencent Sports for the 2017-18 season. The Bucks played the Cavs for their home opener. And after the game, I ran into Derrick Rose in the player tunnel. He rocked a pair of slides and a casual Cavaliers hoodie, just chilling and talking to some fans, recognizable because, well, he's DERRICK ROSE, but also hard to notice because you would imagine an icon like him should have a ton of security around him. Well, he didn't.
This book has led me through a journey, one of the most personal and deepest ones I have read by any public figure or professional athlete. We know D-Rose as the YOUNGEST MVP IN NBA HISTORY, but this book showed us something that the games and the highlights fail to unveil. Before, when I thought of D-Rose, I thought about the deadly crossovers and unguardable double-clutch layups; I thought about him scoring 50 as a Timberwolf against the Jazz, I thought about him banking a three over Tristan Thompson to win game 3 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals against Cleveland. I even (though it pains me to resurface this piece of memory) thought about his step-back midrange to beat my Milwaukee Bucks.
Like the title suggests, this book showed me who he is. Not just the MVP; the man on so many posters that countless kids have on their bedroom walls and try to imitate on a basketball court. He's also a man who has gone through so many struggles and hardships to get to where he is. He is a man oftentimes misunderstood because he prefers to speak via action rather than words. He's also a man who has come back after a devastating injury and still held on not just because he wanted to provide for his family but also because his love for the game was simply too strong.
Even if you are not a fan of basketball, I encourage you to give this a try. Because I promise you, he will show you so much more than that.
Today, I came back after he announced his retirement. And this book all of a sudden hits differently now that I realize I will never see Derrick Rose on an NBA court again.
I still remember meeting him in person. I was working part-time as a reporter for the Bucks and Tencent Sports for the 2017-18 season. The Bucks played the Cavs for their home opener. And after the game, I ran into Derrick Rose in the player tunnel. He rocked a pair of slides and a casual Cavaliers hoodie, just chilling and talking to some fans, recognizable because, well, he's DERRICK ROSE, but also hard to notice because you would imagine an icon like him should have a ton of security around him. Well, he didn't.
This book has led me through a journey, one of the most personal and deepest ones I have read by any public figure or professional athlete. We know D-Rose as the YOUNGEST MVP IN NBA HISTORY, but this book showed us something that the games and the highlights fail to unveil. Before, when I thought of D-Rose, I thought about the deadly crossovers and unguardable double-clutch layups; I thought about him scoring 50 as a Timberwolf against the Jazz, I thought about him banking a three over Tristan Thompson to win game 3 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals against Cleveland. I even (though it pains me to resurface this piece of memory) thought about his step-back midrange to beat my Milwaukee Bucks.
Like the title suggests, this book showed me who he is. Not just the MVP; the man on so many posters that countless kids have on their bedroom walls and try to imitate on a basketball court. He's also a man who has gone through so many struggles and hardships to get to where he is. He is a man oftentimes misunderstood because he prefers to speak via action rather than words. He's also a man who has come back after a devastating injury and still held on not just because he wanted to provide for his family but also because his love for the game was simply too strong.
Even if you are not a fan of basketball, I encourage you to give this a try. Because I promise you, he will show you so much more than that.
August 2, 2020
I really enjoyed this autobiography of Derrick Rose — one of my favorite athletes of all time. I’ve followed his career closely since he was drafted in 2008. He’s the reason why I love the Chicago Bulls.
He grew up in a poor neighborhood surrounded by family members who took and sold drugs. To go from that to the being the youngest MVP of the league is inspiring and admirable.
I also enjoyed his insights on his African American heritage, social inequality, and his relationship with the media.
There were also a lot of interesting stories around how he was able to overcome 4 major knee surgeries in the span of 9 years and still play at a high level.
It's a good sports book and easy to read! Finished it in about 3 days. If you're a sports / NBA junkie like me, this is a must have. 🏀
He grew up in a poor neighborhood surrounded by family members who took and sold drugs. To go from that to the being the youngest MVP of the league is inspiring and admirable.
I also enjoyed his insights on his African American heritage, social inequality, and his relationship with the media.
There were also a lot of interesting stories around how he was able to overcome 4 major knee surgeries in the span of 9 years and still play at a high level.
It's a good sports book and easy to read! Finished it in about 3 days. If you're a sports / NBA junkie like me, this is a must have. 🏀
March 5, 2021
This was one of the best sports books I have read all year!! Derrick Rose will always be one of my favorite basketball players from here on out. This book shows his trials and tribulations throughout his career and life. I'll Show You, doesn't mean you have to be full of yourself.... it means that you have full confidence in yourself and you can prove that you are one of the best no matter what!!!
May 27, 2024
Just Love
January 3, 2025
Decent read. Highlighted a lot of his life in Chicago.
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October 20, 2024I think this book has a lot of room for improvement.
I like Rose, so I generally appreciated a glimpse inside his life like that. Although, I expected him to require a book to be a little more introspective than what he let this book read. I say this because I know how much he loves chess, a true pondered and he demonstrates high levels of introspection when he shares his dread-growing journey.
Ultimately the sequence of narration was a mess, there were repeated stories that were told, for no reason in the end, and he kept using the interjection "you know ?" or "you know what I mean ?" throughout his book, sure, I get it, but man, probably like said 9 times each chapter, enough was enough there. Also, 70% of the time I was just hoping to get to the end so I could read his closing remarks; hoping that they would be more inspirational than this whole book. The inspiration I guess is that he is not a man of words but rather a man of action. He likes to prove himself, hence the title ; I'll show you. However, I can tell he appreciates and puts a high value on communication because that is all he desired of the Knicks and Bulls.
If I ignore the horrific narration sequence, I see that Rose is candid, honest, and wears his heart on his sleeve. There were plenty of relatable points that he made, where he generally just wants to fit in with the general public and he sees himself as everyone else, though he likes the luxury that his career gifted him he also appreciates just being a normal guy.
The point of this book wasn't to be inspirational, can't compare this book to Kobe's - Mamba Mentality, and DeMars recent memoir. This book is just Rose's explanation of all of the decisions that he made in the league a plead for his NBA career, if you will. Also, I feel that he brings an honest perspective of the NBA as a business more than anything, which a lot of the other player's memoirs don't make mention. He criticizes the league and brings a really honest, uncensored take on how he perceives the business, which I appreciate. It was a rare insight into how the NBA has changed and shifted within the past 10 years, even though this book was written in 2018, it could be outdated by now but still holds. One of my favourite parts was reading how oblivious he was to the NBA growing up like he never followed it, never had any admirable players, teams or anything like that. He was truly just a kid who loved the game.
After reading this book tho, I am under the impression that Rose struggles with selfishness. Idk, he makes mention of himself "thinking selfishly" when he was making his decisions with the Knicks in 2017. He also bounds back to some of his media reactions were a result of his selfishness. & I wasn't under the impression that he was selfish when reading his memoir, I thought that he was more protective of what he has.
I also take his official retirement as being completely fed up with the league. LOL
Beloveds :
"I'm like, 'mom. where's your swagger ?' you know ? 'like, do something.' But she was fit, especially for me."
"I bet on myself every day. I always did."
"I just want them to see two things - that I could improve my ass off and that I was a dawg."
"You know, you lose and that taught you to win."
"At that point, it was like, 'Damn, what's next ?' It was tough, but I always had to look forward. Start small, take some small steps. Then what kept me going was I'd have one idea where I tried to have something push me along."
"It's a Chicago thing, New York thing, playing in a city. You could feel it's a good move. Just like when a writer writes a paragraph or a page or whatever your goal is. Like, 'Damn, that's a good move, good paragraph.'"
"If I play against you a couple of times in just open gym, no coaches, I could basically learn what your tendencies are, how you dribble and all."
NOTE : Both in Kobe's book and Rose's book they make mention of their admiration for Bron's ability to play consistently throughout his entire career and how he took care of his body. Bron is the father of the NBA.
I like Rose, so I generally appreciated a glimpse inside his life like that. Although, I expected him to require a book to be a little more introspective than what he let this book read. I say this because I know how much he loves chess, a true pondered and he demonstrates high levels of introspection when he shares his dread-growing journey.
Ultimately the sequence of narration was a mess, there were repeated stories that were told, for no reason in the end, and he kept using the interjection "you know ?" or "you know what I mean ?" throughout his book, sure, I get it, but man, probably like said 9 times each chapter, enough was enough there. Also, 70% of the time I was just hoping to get to the end so I could read his closing remarks; hoping that they would be more inspirational than this whole book. The inspiration I guess is that he is not a man of words but rather a man of action. He likes to prove himself, hence the title ; I'll show you. However, I can tell he appreciates and puts a high value on communication because that is all he desired of the Knicks and Bulls.
If I ignore the horrific narration sequence, I see that Rose is candid, honest, and wears his heart on his sleeve. There were plenty of relatable points that he made, where he generally just wants to fit in with the general public and he sees himself as everyone else, though he likes the luxury that his career gifted him he also appreciates just being a normal guy.
The point of this book wasn't to be inspirational, can't compare this book to Kobe's - Mamba Mentality, and DeMars recent memoir. This book is just Rose's explanation of all of the decisions that he made in the league a plead for his NBA career, if you will. Also, I feel that he brings an honest perspective of the NBA as a business more than anything, which a lot of the other player's memoirs don't make mention. He criticizes the league and brings a really honest, uncensored take on how he perceives the business, which I appreciate. It was a rare insight into how the NBA has changed and shifted within the past 10 years, even though this book was written in 2018, it could be outdated by now but still holds. One of my favourite parts was reading how oblivious he was to the NBA growing up like he never followed it, never had any admirable players, teams or anything like that. He was truly just a kid who loved the game.
After reading this book tho, I am under the impression that Rose struggles with selfishness. Idk, he makes mention of himself "thinking selfishly" when he was making his decisions with the Knicks in 2017. He also bounds back to some of his media reactions were a result of his selfishness. & I wasn't under the impression that he was selfish when reading his memoir, I thought that he was more protective of what he has.
I also take his official retirement as being completely fed up with the league. LOL
Beloveds :
"I'm like, 'mom. where's your swagger ?' you know ? 'like, do something.' But she was fit, especially for me."
"I bet on myself every day. I always did."
"I just want them to see two things - that I could improve my ass off and that I was a dawg."
"You know, you lose and that taught you to win."
"At that point, it was like, 'Damn, what's next ?' It was tough, but I always had to look forward. Start small, take some small steps. Then what kept me going was I'd have one idea where I tried to have something push me along."
"It's a Chicago thing, New York thing, playing in a city. You could feel it's a good move. Just like when a writer writes a paragraph or a page or whatever your goal is. Like, 'Damn, that's a good move, good paragraph.'"
"If I play against you a couple of times in just open gym, no coaches, I could basically learn what your tendencies are, how you dribble and all."
NOTE : Both in Kobe's book and Rose's book they make mention of their admiration for Bron's ability to play consistently throughout his entire career and how he took care of his body. Bron is the father of the NBA.
July 19, 2021
A great book overall, teaches us that even when things don't go your way, like when Derrick got his knee injury, you can always find good in things.
July 5, 2024
Really need to do focus based on the non-chronology way of the book.
Love the insight into his mindset and what it takes to comes back from an ACL year.
Great story
Love the insight into his mindset and what it takes to comes back from an ACL year.
Great story
April 25, 2021
I'll Show You is a great interspective read from one of basketballs most interesting personalities.
Sam Smith did a fantastic job writing this as I feel as if the book stays in Derrick's tone and doesn't try to fill pages with backstory.
For still being in his career, he has had a lot of ups and downs in his 10 years in the league which I appreciate the honest perspective he recalls from those moments but how his perspective has changed as he becomes a father and a veteran in the league.
It would be a shame if he doesn't follow up with another book later on but fans will definitely appreciate the honesty that this book has to offer. Not pulling any punches with his time in Cleveland and addressing if he had beef with Jimmy Butler.
The book stops before he signs with the Pistons if anyone was wondering the timeline that it takes place. The book pairs nicely and doesn't overlap with the documentary that had come out recently as well.
Sam Smith did a fantastic job writing this as I feel as if the book stays in Derrick's tone and doesn't try to fill pages with backstory.
For still being in his career, he has had a lot of ups and downs in his 10 years in the league which I appreciate the honest perspective he recalls from those moments but how his perspective has changed as he becomes a father and a veteran in the league.
It would be a shame if he doesn't follow up with another book later on but fans will definitely appreciate the honesty that this book has to offer. Not pulling any punches with his time in Cleveland and addressing if he had beef with Jimmy Butler.
The book stops before he signs with the Pistons if anyone was wondering the timeline that it takes place. The book pairs nicely and doesn't overlap with the documentary that had come out recently as well.
February 13, 2023
As fans, we often forget that athletes are people too.
This book feels more like a conversation than an autobiography, with Rose sharing his point on view on the events during his life and career that so many knew about, but so few understood.
Growing up in Chicago as a Bulls fan, I enjoyed learning more about Rose, his personality, and his upbringing. But if you are not already interested in and familiar with Rose’s story, this book may not be for you.
This book feels more like a conversation than an autobiography, with Rose sharing his point on view on the events during his life and career that so many knew about, but so few understood.
Growing up in Chicago as a Bulls fan, I enjoyed learning more about Rose, his personality, and his upbringing. But if you are not already interested in and familiar with Rose’s story, this book may not be for you.
May 11, 2024
D Rose…one of my all-time favorite athletes, has quite an inspiring story that started in a crack house in Chicago’s south side.
He got to the league on pure talent. A real life person, with real struggles & a real story. The highs & the lows, trials & tribulations.
A kid from the hood who made it big serves as an inspiration for us all.
One of the greatest guards of all time, for real.
#he’llShowYou
He got to the league on pure talent. A real life person, with real struggles & a real story. The highs & the lows, trials & tribulations.
A kid from the hood who made it big serves as an inspiration for us all.
One of the greatest guards of all time, for real.
#he’llShowYou
August 1, 2024
2.5 stars
Unfortunately this did not do it for me. I don't know if it was a translation problem (I read it in french) but the whole thing felt disjointed, going from one event to another that had nothing to do with each other, with very abrupt transitions/endings... I did pick this up knowing next to nothing about the player (only that he played with Noah in Chicago) so that also may be why I couldn't get into it...
Unfortunately this did not do it for me. I don't know if it was a translation problem (I read it in french) but the whole thing felt disjointed, going from one event to another that had nothing to do with each other, with very abrupt transitions/endings... I did pick this up knowing next to nothing about the player (only that he played with Noah in Chicago) so that also may be why I couldn't get into it...
January 19, 2024
I enjoyed reading and learning about Roses career prior and then in the NBA. I’m familiar with him but I never followed his career closely. I respect his honesty with the media, which hasn’t been positive for his “reputation”. This book is a must read for any fan of basketball or sports in general.
September 19, 2024
Was good to read about D Rose’s journey, but the book was all over the place. Was hoping for more inside scoop and stories that we haven’t heard of, but he didn’t get into too much detail. Most of the book is him setting the record straight on his frustrations with fans, the media, and his injuries. Overall, glad I read it but don’t necessarily recommend it to others.
July 9, 2023
Derrick Rose is a great man and a okay author
Derrick comes across incredibly honest here. He repeats himself a lot and it's kind of a mess sometimes to follow what he's saying but he definitely shows himself as a great man
Derrick comes across incredibly honest here. He repeats himself a lot and it's kind of a mess sometimes to follow what he's saying but he definitely shows himself as a great man
January 2, 2023
Good Read!
I always liked Derrick Rose's game! He was and always be one the best basketball ball players to play the game! Good luck to him in his future.
I always liked Derrick Rose's game! He was and always be one the best basketball ball players to play the game! Good luck to him in his future.
April 3, 2024
When injuries ruin your basketball career, write a book about it.
December 16, 2025
The book I’ll Show You by Derrick Rose and Sam Smith is an autobiography co-authored by Sam Smith. The book talks about Derrick’s childhood in Chicago and his rise from high school to the NBA. Along with his struggles when it comes to media criticism which always comes with any NBA star, and how his career was rebuilt following an injury in a 2012 NBA Playoff series against the Sixers. One thing I really loved about this book is that it is not meant to be flashy. It is meant to be more reflective and about knowing what you can and can’t control. You can’t really control what other people think about you or your ability. But you can control your mindset and make sure that you don’t get demotivated over the media’s criticism. One thing that I didn’t like about this book is just the need for Rose to prove to the media that he didn’t deserve criticism. Since with mindset someone wouldn't want to prove someone or a group about something, but rather prove for themselves. Media criticism is just going to come either way since Derrick Rose is an NBA star. I give this book a 9 out of 10, this book is definitely recommended for basketball fans or for someone who is set on a mindset that they shouldn’t be on.
The book I’ll Show You by Derrick Rose has helped me learn more about Derrick Rose’s background. The most interesting thing I learned is that “Rose” isn't really supposed to be his last name, it was supposed to be Brumfield, which was his mom’s maiden name. She married a man named Tommy Rose, but would end up divorcing him. The more interesting part is that Derrick still looked to Tommy as a father figure since he was still around the household even after he divorced. His mom kept more open relationships with men that she dated and Derrick considered that “kind of dope for a female to be doing that.” (Rose and Smith 65). Another thing I learned is that Derrick’s had a nickname given to him by his grandmother who called him “Pooh” because he was “this fat, yellow, light-skinned baby who used to love sweets. Being chubby they called me “Pooh,” like Pooh Bear. Eventually they stopped calling me “Bear” and it was just “Pooh.” (Rose and Smith 71). Overall these were the two most interesting things I learned about Derrick Rose’s childhood and background.
The book I’ll Show You by Derrick Rose has helped me learn more about Derrick Rose’s background. The most interesting thing I learned is that “Rose” isn't really supposed to be his last name, it was supposed to be Brumfield, which was his mom’s maiden name. She married a man named Tommy Rose, but would end up divorcing him. The more interesting part is that Derrick still looked to Tommy as a father figure since he was still around the household even after he divorced. His mom kept more open relationships with men that she dated and Derrick considered that “kind of dope for a female to be doing that.” (Rose and Smith 65). Another thing I learned is that Derrick’s had a nickname given to him by his grandmother who called him “Pooh” because he was “this fat, yellow, light-skinned baby who used to love sweets. Being chubby they called me “Pooh,” like Pooh Bear. Eventually they stopped calling me “Bear” and it was just “Pooh.” (Rose and Smith 71). Overall these were the two most interesting things I learned about Derrick Rose’s childhood and background.
March 10, 2020
Mateo Spencer
Mrs. Marek
English 9
March 3rd, 2020
Derrick Fell Derrick Rose
The nonfiction autobiography, I’ll Show You, by Derrick Rose tells a compelling story of a young boy who became an NBA legend. The book constantly explains how Derrick Rose showed the people who did not believe in him that he could accomplish his goals with hard work. He tells you a story about his childhood living in Chicago and all the struggles that his city had. When he was a kid he knew many people who have been killed or a part of a dangerous gang. He used this struggle as fuel to become something that his friends and family couldn’t. As a teenager, he wasn't even very good at basketball but once he reached his junior year he led his team to the national championships. The way that this autobiography is written in an engaging way to readers. Derrick Rose effectively writes about his message “ I’ll Show You,” throughout the entire book. The tone is mainly optimistic and sometimes serious at times. An example of optimistic hope in the book is when Rose says, “ In my neighborhood, it got to the point everyone knew I would make it, so no one would pick on me” (Rose 56). This quote shows how Derrick Rose’s city finally realized that he could help them so no one picked fights with him or hurt anyone in his family. In a way basketball was his way out. Overall this book was a good read. As a basketball player, I liked how he gave a deeper look on what being an NBA player is like. As a reader, I could easily relate to him and I also liked to learn about the parts of the book that I couldn’t relate to, like his struggles as a child in a gang-affiliated city. My favorite part of the book is when Derrick wrote about playing against some of the best basketball players in the world. If I could change anything about this book I would like to know more about how he made it to where he got in more detail. I would recommend this book to basketball players or anyone who wants to listen to a story of a young man who achieved greatness when it wasn’t given to him.
Mrs. Marek
English 9
March 3rd, 2020
Derrick Fell Derrick Rose
The nonfiction autobiography, I’ll Show You, by Derrick Rose tells a compelling story of a young boy who became an NBA legend. The book constantly explains how Derrick Rose showed the people who did not believe in him that he could accomplish his goals with hard work. He tells you a story about his childhood living in Chicago and all the struggles that his city had. When he was a kid he knew many people who have been killed or a part of a dangerous gang. He used this struggle as fuel to become something that his friends and family couldn’t. As a teenager, he wasn't even very good at basketball but once he reached his junior year he led his team to the national championships. The way that this autobiography is written in an engaging way to readers. Derrick Rose effectively writes about his message “ I’ll Show You,” throughout the entire book. The tone is mainly optimistic and sometimes serious at times. An example of optimistic hope in the book is when Rose says, “ In my neighborhood, it got to the point everyone knew I would make it, so no one would pick on me” (Rose 56). This quote shows how Derrick Rose’s city finally realized that he could help them so no one picked fights with him or hurt anyone in his family. In a way basketball was his way out. Overall this book was a good read. As a basketball player, I liked how he gave a deeper look on what being an NBA player is like. As a reader, I could easily relate to him and I also liked to learn about the parts of the book that I couldn’t relate to, like his struggles as a child in a gang-affiliated city. My favorite part of the book is when Derrick wrote about playing against some of the best basketball players in the world. If I could change anything about this book I would like to know more about how he made it to where he got in more detail. I would recommend this book to basketball players or anyone who wants to listen to a story of a young man who achieved greatness when it wasn’t given to him.
February 3, 2020
Well...now, I have to mention that I am not a big bbl fan, I don't have a favorite team nor do I search and watch games. However this man's name kept popping up in convos with my friends, so I wanted to know who he was and did a little bit of research and I definitely stan :)
This book is basically an interview. And though written by a great journalist, I felt like the first part needs re-editing. It has great ideas and messages, however I struggled to understand what he meant because of jumping from one thing to the next. I guess it makes sense in a face to face convo - but to a book it needs more refining. ( do not let the message get lost, what he said in that first part is deep and important, it needs more attention)
However I have enjoyed reading the rawness of it, the struggle somehow passing through to the reader ( aka me).
And then I watched his documentary and everything made more sense. ( that Bulls trade moment broke my heart :( )
If you are his fan and followed his career, it's a must read. ( I for one had to google some stuff mentioned in the book , to understand what he meant)
At the end of the book I feel like I got insight into a relentless man, fighting for his dreams and what he loves, despite all the struggles ( I do not think I have ever heard of a player coming back from so many injuries), and having an end goal that is so unselfish that it makes you ponder what you can do better.
LE: I hope he gets to read the reviews, so that he can see that his reach is bigger than basketball and that a lot of people think that his character and relentlessness are what make him a great man, beyond being a great player.
This book is basically an interview. And though written by a great journalist, I felt like the first part needs re-editing. It has great ideas and messages, however I struggled to understand what he meant because of jumping from one thing to the next. I guess it makes sense in a face to face convo - but to a book it needs more refining. ( do not let the message get lost, what he said in that first part is deep and important, it needs more attention)
However I have enjoyed reading the rawness of it, the struggle somehow passing through to the reader ( aka me).
And then I watched his documentary and everything made more sense. ( that Bulls trade moment broke my heart :( )
If you are his fan and followed his career, it's a must read. ( I for one had to google some stuff mentioned in the book , to understand what he meant)
At the end of the book I feel like I got insight into a relentless man, fighting for his dreams and what he loves, despite all the struggles ( I do not think I have ever heard of a player coming back from so many injuries), and having an end goal that is so unselfish that it makes you ponder what you can do better.
LE: I hope he gets to read the reviews, so that he can see that his reach is bigger than basketball and that a lot of people think that his character and relentlessness are what make him a great man, beyond being a great player.
May 19, 2022
After growing up in the Inglewood area of Chicago, Rose realized his unlikely childhood dream of being first selected in the NBA Draft by his hometown of the Chicago Bulls. The point guard, known to his family as "Poo," was a rookie of the year award-winning phenomenon that surprised fans around the world. In 2011 he became the youngest MVP in league history. He and the Bulls believed in the city's first NBA Finals berth as the Jordanian era was imminent. The bond between players and fans is rarely as strong as the city turns to a local hero. After 6 years and 4 knee surgeries, he was released from Utah Jazz. This was once a solid Hall of Fame career that seemed to be on the verge of collapse. Many speculated that his days at the NBA were over. I'll Show You is a intimate conversation with one of the world's most popular athletes, a star who just doesn't like the brilliance on the court in the limelight. Written with New York Times best-selling author Sam Smith, Rose opens the door to fans in an unprecedented way, creating sometimes offensive documents without the frustration of a personal journal.His childhood description in one of the most dangerous places in his city. Relationships with opponents and teammates. The pain and controversy surrounding injuries that change his career. His complex relationship between fame and wealth. As gamer LeBron James says, his ascent, descent, and resurrection are "still superheroes," I show you. This is one of the most honest and amazing autobiographies of modern superstars ever written.
January 24, 2021
Strength of this book is that you really feel like you are hearing from Rose. I'm sure this is what was being emphasized. But it severely lacks in providing the facts and framing of Derrick's life to hang the stories and thoughts that are being provided. Incidents are mentioned in the narrative without context. Topics are too jumbled. It would be a great book if only Sam Smith had, for instance, written a few interleaved chapters within this text to provide structure and key details. Ideally these could have been all interwoven with the current text but even simply inserting some extra "from Sam" chapters along the way would have made for a more easily understood book and ultimately had more impact. Sometimes you don't understand exactly what Rose is trying to say. Is is saying he cheated on his STATs? It seems no one pushed for clarity in key parts like this. Even the most familiar Bulls fans should read some brief Rose biography background (Wikipedia entry plus a few articles about major life events) to get the most out of this book. That all being said, you do get Rose's perspective on many topics and I did enjoy it. The Bulls, and Rose, did come so close to putting together a championship team, and he was an incredible talent who go so unlucky it seems with injury - it is a story worth reading.
August 30, 2020
Τι μπορεί να έχει να πει ένας 30χρονος αθλητής για τη ζωή του που να αξίζει να δημοσιευτεί και σε βιβλίο, τουλάχιστον σε αυτή τη φάση της ζωής του; Στην περίπτωση του Derrick Rose δεν είναι ότι είναι ξεχωριστά, αλλά παραμένουν, ενδιαφέροντα, τουλάχιστον για έναν άνθρωπο που μεγαλώνει στην άλλη άκρη του κόσμου. Η ζωή ως παιδί στην πολύ επικίνδυνη Νότια πλευρά του Σικάγο, η πίεση του να τα καταφέρεις, αρχικά να επιβιώσεις και μετά να φύγεις απο κει. Ο πρωταθλητισμός, το βάρος των προσδοκιών, οι σοβαροί τραυματισμοί και η επίδραση όλων αυτών σε έναν άνθρωπο κλειστό. Τίποτα από αυτά δεν τα έχει ζησει μονο ο Rose. Αλλά για έναν άνθρωπο που μεγάλωσε θαυμάζοντας τον παίκτη Derrick Rose, βλέποντας την καριέρα του να απογειώνεται και να ισοπεδωνεται από το πουθενά, το συγκεκριμένο βιβλίο συμπληρώνει την εικόνα και από την εκτός των παρκέ πλευρά του Rose, και από αυτή τη σκοπιά, αποκτάει και νόημα η ανάγνωση του. Σε αντίθετη περίπτωση, προφανώς και δεν αποτελεί ένα βιβλίο που πρέπει να διαβάσεις. Η υπογραφή της επιμέλειας από τον Sam Smith δίνει και τα απαραίτητα εχέγγυα ποιοτικής δουλειάς στην βιογραφία. Μακάρι η δεύτερη εκδοχή της, αν υπάρξει ποτέ , να έχει αρκετές παραπάνω θετικές νότες απο αυτήν.
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