Destined to climb the charts as one of the best memoirs about basketball, In My Brother's Shadow tells the story of the bond between two brothers, invigorated by a passion for basketball, wedged apart by a tragedy with life-altering consequences. In My Brother’s Shadow is a book about brotherhood and childhood recollections. It is a book about sibling rivalry—who got the best shoes, the best bike, or the hand-me-down clothes. The incredible loneliness that engulfed me when our family was separated during our early childhood years, my mother and siblings moving to Florida, leaving me behind to be raised by my maternal grandmother. In My Brother’s Shadow is a book about the ups and downs of brotherhood. When my brother William (Weo, as he was nicknamed) made the basketball team and I didn’t, something unexplainable transformed the two of us into strangers without a connection, heading in different directions. one of us destined toward a fateful decision that drastically altered our lives forever. In My Brother’s Shadow is not only a memoir, but also is one of the best books about Black culture and heritage. Dr. Worthington shares alarming statistics about racial disparity, a challenge that continues to haunt communities across America. During your journey reading this book, you will gain insight, learn what determination is and how you can harness it in your own life, no matter where you find yourself. About the Author Dr. Robert Worthington is an author and entrepreneur who lives in Columbia, Maryland, with his family. He has a professional background with more than twenty-five years of aviation experience, including stints of duty with the United States Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, National Air Traffic Control Center, and numerous Commercial Service airports in the United States. He is a member of the State of Maryland Board of Airport Zoning Appeals, SALUTE National Veterans Honor Society Walden University Chapter, and has received various awards for leadership and support of youth sports. What Readers Are Saying “A true underdog story, with an unexpected twist regarding what truly matters in life.” ~ Remi Adeleke Author of the acclaimed memoir Transformed. He was born in western Africa. Following his father's death, his mother, brother, and he relocated permanently to the Bronx in New York City. After years of making regrettable decisions, Remi joined the Navy in 2002 and later became a Navy SEAL. “Thank you, coach, for the basketball training and advice you gave me during our one-on-one sessions and the support you've shown me throughout my basketball journey into the NBA. I'm looking forward to reading your memoir, In My Brother's Shadow ." ~Cameron Whitmore American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). “This impressive debut, In My Brother's Shadow , weaves a vivid and tragic story about a poor decision having life-altering consequences. Dr. Worthington's real-life examples provide tremendous life lessons in human nature and the importance of character, courage, and commitment in your daily lives to achieving goals.” ~Roy Jones Jr. Hall of Fame Professional Boxer, multiple world championships in four weight classes, including titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight "A true underdog story, with an unexpected twist regarding what truly matters in life." Remi Adeleke is the author of the acclaimed memoir Transformed. He was born in western Africa. Following his father's death, his mother, brother, and he relocated permanently to the Bronx in New York City. After years of making regrettable decisions, Remi joined the Navy in 2002 and later became a Navy SEAL. "Thank you, coach, for the basketball training and advice you gave me during our one-on-one sessions and the support you've shown me throughout my basketball journey into the NBA. I'm looking forward to reading your memoir, In My Brother's Shadow." Cameron Whitmore An American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). "This impressive debut, In My Brother's Shadow , weaves a vivid and tragic story about a poor decision having life-altering consequences; Dr. Worthington's real-life examples provide tremendous life lessons in human nature and the importance of character, courage, and commitment in your daily lives to achieving goals." Roy Jones Jr. Hall of Fame Professional Boxer, multiple world championships in four weight classes, including titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight "Regarding basketball, especially in the DMV, Dr. Robert Worthington is one of the GOATs for championing youth basketball. The youth basketball pipeline he has built throughout Columbia, Md., and Howard County continues to showcase talented student-athletes in the classroom and on the court." Kelsey Nicole Nelso