Dear Chamique,

I really love you. I can truly say I'm you're #1 fan. I read your books of course buy those crunk to death shoes you have and just enjoy your game.

When you talk about your family in your book, I can relate. I have a disfunctional family. Instead of my grandma being there though my aunt and my uncle are. It always seems as if I'm the only one standing up for my family. Lately I've been thinking about something. You know if you're father isn't there does it mean I'm not good enough for him or what? I feel like I'm talking to someone I know personally but I really need to let my feelings out. My brothers on drugs and my sister keeps on allowing herself to get caught up in crazy traps. I find all my peace in basketball. I love it. It's my way to escape from everything around me and concetrate on how I'm going to graduate from highschool with a 4.0 gpa, get a full basketball scholarship to The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, then play in the W.N.B.A , and then the Olympics.

Well I feel better. I really enjoy you. While reading your book all I could do was cry cuz' I could feel you. You know people always thinking I'm going to get pregant and be a failure just like my sister was labeled as who use to play basketball. But your book encouraged me to push on. And I know for sure that one day I will be the best woman basketball player that ever lived no matter what people say. Cuz' I'm a strong women. And with the Lord by my side I can do anything.

Sincerely,
Toya S #20