My Brother Is A Baller

Sheri Carmichael was content living on the South Side of Chicago with her mother and brother Todd. Her best friend Chantel lived next door and her thugged out boyfriend Rico meant the whole world to her. When Sheri's brother Todd is chosen as the number #2 draft pick in the NBA draft Sheri's life changes completly. The family was just getting used to the NBA family life when a violent home invastion forced Sheri and her mother out of the family home. Sheri's brother Todd arranges for the family to move to an upscale community in the Chicago suburbs. Forced to transfer during her senior year, Sheri finds herself having to adjust to a new school. New friends Jade and Megan befriend Sheri because her brother is an NBA player. Courtside seats to a basketball game, a brand new car, a credit card with no limit and a trip to the NBA All-Star game are among the perks that Todd lavishes onto his sister during her senior year of high school. Sheri also finds herself getting extra close with Todd's roommate NBA player Richard Easton. Immaturity, jealousy and money cause Sheri's senior year of high school to spin out of control. Being instant rich can have it's problems. Sheri's long lost father even comes knocking around after Todd strikes it rich in the NBA. Things get extra tense Sheri's on again off again boyfriend Rico loses control. With all of the distractions will Sheri even finish high school. My Brother Is A Baller is a one of a kind book that details the life of a sibling of a professional basketball player. The instant money and fame may seem appealing but with noteriety comes challenges and unwanted attention.