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76ers All-Star Reading Team - Marc Zumoff

What was your favorite children's book growing up and why?

  • I liked sports books because they helped me to live my fantasy of one day becoming either a sports hero or a broadcaster. Reading sports story's also helped to get me into reading which in turn, let me to read other kinds of books, both fiction and non-fiction.

    What is your favorite book now and why?

  • I don't really have a favorite book, though I prefer historical nobels because they can be fun to read while also being educational. Some of my favorite authors include James Michener, Mark Helprin and Tom Wolfe.
  • Right now I'm reading a classic, "Day of the Jackal," by Fredrick Forsythe, a book published in the 60's but still really good...very detailed.

    What book has had a major impact on your life and why?

  • The Bible, of course. Actaully, most books have some impact because I'm also a writer and when I read a book each, individual author has an influence on my writing style.

    Who got you interested in reading?

  • My mother is a voracious reader, always reading newspapers or having a book in her hand.

    Is reading an important part of your profession?

  • Essential. I read several newspapers a day, plus periodicals on the NBA and the 76ers.

    Why is reading important?

  • It's the most personal, efficient, fun way to get an education.

    Why do you love to read?

  • It lets me drift off into any world I want while at the same time, it allows me to accent the story with my own imagination.