Above the Noise

My Story of Chasing Calm

DeMar DeRozan, Dave Zarum

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Harmony Books
21 October 2024

Biography: general

From one of the most outspoken and respected NBA athletes comes a groundbreaking and remarkable memoir chronicling a very public struggle with depression, in the hopes that other people will not suffer alone.

From one of the most outspoken and respected NBA athletes comes a groundbreaking and remarkable memoir chronicling a very public struggle with depression, in the hopes that other people will not suffer alone.

""DeMar DeRozan's story is one of adaptability, courage, and love. The persistent effort on his part to rise above is compelling and important.""-Coach Gregg Popovich, from the foreword

""As men, and especially Black men, we don't talk about our mental health enough. We struggle to admit when things aren't okay, even when it's obvious to everybody around us. I've seen how toxic that can become. I've experienced it myself, keeping everything under wraps until your head and heart are full of fire and rage.""

DeMar DeRozan, six-time NBA All-Star, has been called a ""basketball savant"" (ESPN) and ""the best closer in the NBA"" (GQ)-but when he went public with his depression, it sparked a conversation that reached far beyond the court. By breaking the stigma of speaking out, he added a new, seldom-heard voice to the mental health dialogue- a successful Black male athlete, openly naming his pain and advocating for others to do the same.

Now it's time to tell the full story. Born and raised in Compton, DeRozan was no stranger to hardship-living in poverty, losing friends to gang violence. In worn-out school gyms and community centers, fueled by hunger and a desire to prove himself, he started to rise, but doubts followed. In Above the Noise, DeRozan opens up about his proudest triumphs and the times he felt so weighed down he couldn't get out of bed. He reflects on what it took to make a name for himself in a new country after getting drafted by the Toronto Raptors, the pressure of playing with veteran athletes as a twenty-year-old rookie, and the pain of losing role models.

From a scared, angry kid to a confident father of five, DeRozan traces his journey to basketball stardom and the forces that honed him into the player-and the slowly healing person-he is today. It will encourage anyone who has ever felt alone in their struggles and inspire people to rise above the noise and speak their truth.

By: DeMar DeRozan, Dave Zarum
Imprint: Harmony Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9780593581261
ISBN 10: 0593581261
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 21 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

DeMar DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star and two-time gold medalist for the United States Men's Basketball Team. A father of five, DeRozan frequently returns to community centers in Compton, California, where he once practiced as a teenager, to mentor the next generation of basketball players. Dave Zarum is an award-winning sportswriter and editor and the author of NBA 75- The Definitive History. He lives in Toronto.

Reviews for Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm

“DeMar DeRozan’s story is one of adaptability, courage, and love. The persistent effort on his part to rise above is compelling and important, for it was not without a price. He was quite brave in openly speaking about what would be a topic too often avoided—depression. We now know what a problem this is for millions of people across the nation, and his willingness to be transparent speaks volumes about his character, which exudes a love that is tangible for all to see.”—Coach Gregg Popovich