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« Reply #27 on: April 09, 2009, 09:13:54 PM » |
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« Reply #28 on: April 11, 2009, 11:50:07 AM » |
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« Reply #29 on: April 14, 2009, 07:33:14 PM » |
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A 5 Star Amazon Review:
Advantage / Disadvantage is a cleverly interwoven tale of High School athletes who are unwittingly taken in by the sleezy characters that cling to the periphery of organized sports, and profit from them by means of greed and deception.
This book was eye - opening and shocking, and at other times touching and surprising - but never was it boring. The characters inspired hope as well as loathing, and made me think that High School athletics might not be as simple and innocent as we are led to believe. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the sequel. Well done, Mr. Jaffe!
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« Reply #30 on: April 17, 2009, 01:03:04 AM » |
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Hey Yale-
I just spoke at a high school career day about writing as a career. I mentioned Advantage Disadvantage!
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« Reply #31 on: April 17, 2009, 08:07:19 AM » |
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Ordered your book today. I already know that I will love it based on what I am reading here.
Is this only an e-book? Would love to have it in my raffle basket for July. My raffle basket is becomming a sports-themed one -- if I get SUDDEN DEATH, BARRACUDA, this one (if there is a POD available) then maybe it's time for me to make it a "Harlan Coben and Friends Mystery Basket" (suggestions welcome on what to call my basket) instead of the usual 3 Ms (Murder, Mayhem & Mystery) Basket. I love Harlan's Myron Bolitar series, is why. And since I have already made up a HC basket in the past but not the Bolitars, maybe it's time, no?
I love this book corner board!
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« Reply #32 on: April 17, 2009, 05:11:29 PM » |
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Appleheart, thanks for ordering Advantage Disadvantage. It is also available in paperbook on Amazon. I have read Sudden Death and Barracuda - they are excellent reads, both in the Sports-Mystery-Thriller genre. Okay, so I made up my own category!
At any rate, if you add Advantage Disadvantage to a sports novel basket with Barracuda and Sudden Death, I would be in great company!
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« Reply #33 on: April 19, 2009, 10:28:04 AM » |
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Yale - Wow! Just started your book a couple of days ago and I gotta say I'm really enjoying it!!! Will definitely let you know what I think when I finally finish it!!!  |
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« Reply #34 on: April 21, 2009, 01:02:24 PM » |
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I just bought the book. All authors should consider posting like this with a discounted price!!
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« Reply #35 on: April 22, 2009, 05:03:48 PM » |
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Thanks ask... Hope you enjoy it and I look forward to your feedback! |
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« Reply #36 on: April 25, 2009, 08:42:33 AM » |
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I read this book fairly recently.....here's my review - I hope you enjoy!!
"I recently had the pleasure of reading Yale R. Jaffe's "Advantage Disadvantage". Although I finished the book a few days ago, it has taken me some time to collect my thoughts to post a review.
The first chapter hooked me from the start, as one of the characters finds himself being booked at the Cook County lockup in Chicago. Okay. The cover of the book implies that I was to read a tale relating to basketball. Hmm....
By the end of the chapter the proverbial whistle is blown and the game begins. We are introduced to characters from all walks of life: single mothers, people with dreams of the future, people who take their stations of life for granted, and those who abuse the positions they created. There are people that are desperate, scared, seeking revenge and hopeful. There are those who are white, black, rich, poor, educated, not educated, job holders and those seeking work. There are gang members, basketball players, parents, detectives, referees, scouts and newspaper reporters.
For me, I was reminded of the first time I saw the movie "Pulp Fiction", where the viewer is met with random, yet completed scenes, which at times jump from one place to the next. The audience is forced, perhaps without realizing it, to figure out where everything is connected. By the end of the movie, the audience realizes that we are all in fact connected, and each move we make not only affects ourselves, but also affects someone else: for good or for bad, whether we know it or not. Each second of the clock seems to bring a new ethical decision. The question is: what would you do?
Mr. Jaffe's book is not as "random" as "Pulp Fiction," but this referee does point out a lot of different things that were going on at the same time, which made me think. Many times with books, I have been able to predict the ending. Mr. Jaffe's tale however, took me by surprise: it was as though the entire world suddenly fell silent, as though we were watching a basketball player sink a 3 point basket at the buzzer."
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« Reply #37 on: April 29, 2009, 09:01:46 PM » |
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Advantage Disadvantage is now available on Smashwords!!! Same low price = 99 cents
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« Reply #38 on: May 02, 2009, 08:42:31 PM » |
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Advantage Disadvantage was published in August, 2008. It is the fictional story of the greed, corruption and betrayal of the adults who surround a high school basketball prodigy. Many of the novel's characters are driven by their own selfish goals and desires; you will find the dark underside of high school sports, as well as the contrast between what is right and wholesome, and what turns ugly. A neighborhood gambler tries to fix the betting on a high school game and in the process the he infects many with his lack of morality. This risky game is sometimes deadly - you'll identify with the good guys, and hope that those evil will find their way. You will also get an insider's view written from a referee's point of view, told in a who-dun-it style. It may be the best buck you've ever spent! https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=advantage+disadvantageYale R. Jaffe author, Advantage Disadvantage Wow, another intriguing book for my "to buy" list. This isn't something I admit often, but I was a cheerleader for our highschool basketball team way back in the 70's. Luckily, I never saw any ugliness! |
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« Reply #39 on: May 06, 2009, 02:05:44 PM » |
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Debra, I am looking forward to your feedback!
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« Reply #40 on: May 13, 2009, 06:53:44 PM » |
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On basketball parents: What job is considered the top assignment for coaches? Orphans or prisoners. Why? No parental involvement.
On Referees: What is the difference between a ref and a battery? The battery has a positive side!
On thugs in the NBA: Why did Ron Artest leave the court during the game? He wanted to beat the crowd!
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« Reply #41 on: May 21, 2009, 08:14:13 PM » |
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Did anyone see "Between the Lines" last weekend? It was about how travelling/AAU basketball is taking over high school sports - an issue raised in Advantage Disdavantage.
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« Reply #42 on: May 29, 2009, 04:32:20 PM » |
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I just found out that a high school basketball coach is assigning Advantage Disadvantage to his team for summer reading... very exciting. I'm sending him my "leader's guide" to probe for comprehension, and to foster discussion about the issues raised. can't wait for their feedback!
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« Reply #43 on: June 11, 2009, 09:25:04 PM » |
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Just finalized my schedule to sell my novel (and conduct a signing) at a regional midwest high school basketball tourny in July - I'll be officiating some games as well. I'm excited.
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« Reply #44 on: June 12, 2009, 05:27:53 AM » |
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Congratulations. How exciting for you. Be sure to let the Boards know where and when. We have some midwesterners on here.
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« Reply #45 on: June 21, 2009, 08:32:47 PM » |
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I will be officiating games at the Maine West High School Basketball Tournament AND signing copies of my novel, Advantage Disadvantage on July 17, 18, and 19. I'll post exact times later!
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« Reply #46 on: July 01, 2009, 06:11:08 AM » |
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For the month of July, Advantage Disadvantage can be downloaded at SmashWords for FREE!
This author is more interested in readers than $$$ !!
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« Reply #47 on: July 09, 2009, 06:48:29 PM » |
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If you will be near O'Hare airport on 7/17, 18 or 19 come by and say hello at my book signings. It's a weekend basketball tournament at Maine West High School. Beside signing books, I am officiating 3 games per day. Come holler at me!
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If you will be near O'Hare airport on 7/17, 18 or 19 come by and say hello at my book signings. It's a weekend basketball tournament at Maine West High School. Beside signing books, I am officiating 3 games per day. Come holler at me!
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Rndballref,
My nephew went to that High School! I'll be there about a month too late, visiting family! Hope your book signing goes well, and the refereeing!
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