Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball
Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010400
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Philippines • 2000s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball, Rafe Bartholomew explores the deep-rooted passion for basketball in the Philippines. The book chronicles the unique cultural connection through personal experiences, historical insights, and the author's journey with a local team, highlighting how basketball has become an integral part of Filipino identity.
Informative
Nostalgic
Humorous
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Pacific Rims by Rafe Bartholomew receives praise for its engaging narrative and cultural insights into the Philippines' passion for basketball. Readers appreciate Bartholomew's humor and thorough research. However, some critics note that the book occasionally delves too deeply into basketball minutiae, which might overwhelm those less interested in the sport.
Who Should Read Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball?
Readers who enjoy Pacific Rims typically have a keen interest in sports culture globally, especially basketball, and its socio-cultural impact. Fans of Rafe Bartholomew's immersive journalism might also appreciate The Last Shot by Darcy Frey for its engaging narrative on basketball's cultural significance.
935 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Philippines • 2000s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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