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Covers the basketball career of the forward for the Detroit Pistons who was also a star player at Duke University. ... Read more

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Tuttle offers an exciting look at the Detroit Pistons' rookie sensation and his outstanding college years at Duke. ... Read more

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Grant Hill Worlds Greatest
I did like the Grant Hill book ,but I thought it could have been longer. I like learning about Grant Hill he is a awsome player! I think if you want to do a autobiografe on Grant Hill you should read this book. It gives good facts about Grant,and its not hard to read. There are about 6 characters in the book that all play important part in Grant's career. I can't say it was the best book I've ever read but it gets a good spot. I would recamend anyone to this book if you are interested in Garant Hill.

Good Book and Not for The Frivolous Fan.
If you want to know about Calvin Hill (Grants Father), buy this book. If you want to know about The history of Grants career, buy this book. If you want to know how Grant got his First name buy this book. If you want to learn about how to get Grant to the altar, buy some other book. This is a good book for a fan of the man's game, and his real personality. If you are a lust crazed fan trying to findout if he has a girlfriend, or what his ideal woman is like please don't buy this book, it will only make you angry. This book is a good book, for a fan of the man and the game, not just a fan of the man. ... Read more

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Discusses the life and sports career of professional basketball player Grant Hill of the Detroit Pistons. ... Read more

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Foreword by Grant Hill.

An action-packed account that chronicles the memorable moments and people in basketball history by a Pulitzer Prize-winning sportswriter. "Dedicated fans and newcomers alike will find this handsomely produced volume as satisfying as Kareem's sky-hook." --School Library Journal. "Offers fans much pleasure in a volume both useful and comprehensive."--Booklist. ... Read more

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Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. But hispre-eminence is more than just extraordinary athletic ability: the lessons ofhis life-such as focus, passion, hard work, perseverance andaccountability-have shaped him into one of the most revered celebrities of the20th century.

In this inspiring book Pat Williams, motivational speaker and senior vicepresident of the NBA's Orlando Magic, reveals Jordan's method for living alife of greatness that we can all incorporate into our lives. Fascinatinganecdotes and quotes from those who know Michael best provide a glimpse into apersona as sweeping and immense as any generation has ever witnessed. Pepperedwith examples from Williams's life and those of other star athletes andcelebrities, this uplifting book shows that we are, indeed, all capable offulfilling our full potential. Readers from all walks of life can appreciate andaspire to living life like a champion.

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mike
The micheal jordan book that i read was good. It talks alot about how to be a better student an basketball player. Its a good book if your intrested in basketball.

MJ book
The book came safe and sound and is a great book- but I had all kinds of problems with posters I ordered- One damaged so you sent 2 to replace- not right ones- finally I got one good one but not in time for Christmas for my son by the time all the hassle was over-Probably will not order any more posters on line

Excellent Book
Great book on MJ. This book really goes in depth about the personal character of MJ. Also a very motivating book, especially how it describes the work ethic of MJ. I refer to it here and there when I need to pick myself up in life. Fun read.

Greatest Book Ever
I am 39 years old. I have read literally thousands and thousands of books in my life. This is the BEST book I have ever read. After you read this you will wan to go out and ACCOMPLISH something. Just the quotes in the book alone are worth the price. If you have a teenager who plays basketball, buy him or her this book. But you dont have to be an athlete to love it. THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ.

How To be Like Mike
This book was totally awesome. The author showed what a true leader Mike really is. There were so many examples of how his leadership helped so many people. Not only in sports, but in everything, leadership is extremely important. ... Read more

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Chapters: Jon Scheyer, Grant Hill, J. J. Redick, Carlos Boozer, Elton Brand, Shane Battier, Christian Laettner, Lefty Driesell, Luol Deng, Jeff Capel Iii, Dick Groat, Shavlik Randolph, Tommy Amaker, Rick Wagoner, Corey Maggette, Chris Duhon, Billy Werber, Danny Ferry, Art Heyman, Jim Spanarkel, Trajan Langdon, Jay Williams, Greg Paulus, Shelden Williams, Josh Mcroberts, Jay Bilas, Alaa Abdelnaby, Mike Dunleavy, Jr., Johnny Dawkins, Dahntay Jones, Cliff Lewis, Kyle Singler, Demarcus Nelson, Jeff Mullins, Bobby Hurley, Seth Curry, Brian Davis, Reggie Love, Jay Heaps, William Avery, Bob Bender, Mike Chappell, David Henderson, Antonio Lang, Billy Mccaffrey, Daniel Ewing, Gerald Henderson, Jr., Mike Gminski, Chris Burgess, Brian Zoubek, Gene Banks, Jack Marin, Lee Melchionni, Sean Dockery, Steve Wojciechowski, Steve Vacendak, Roshown Mcleod, Thomas Hill, Nick Horvath, Greg Newton, Billy King, Bob Verga, Cherokee Parks, Chris Collins, Lance Thomas, Erik Meek, Tony Barone, Mark Alarie, Nolan Smith, Chris Carrawell, Crawford Palmer, Miles Plumlee, Tate Armstrong, Joe Belmont, Taymon Domzalski, Doug Kistler, Martin Nessley, Cameron Hall, Mike Lewis, Randy Denton, Taylor King, Bob Riedy, Eric Boateng, Gary Melchionni, Carmen Wallace. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 354. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: High School College Jonathan James "Jon" Scheyer (born August 24, 1987, in Northbrook, Illinois) is an All-American 6' 5" guard, who led his high school team to an Illinois state basketball championship and the 200910 Duke Blue Devils to the 2010 NCAA Basketball Championship. He was a prolific high school scorer who earned numerous individual statistical championships in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play, ranging from free throw percentage and three point shots/game to assists/turnover ra...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=7652049 ... Read more

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In his more than twenty years coaching the Blue Devils, Coach Mike Krzyzewski has made his program the most admired in the nation, with back-to-back national championships in '91, '92, and again in 2001, and ten Final Four appearances since 1986. Now, in Leading with the Heart, Coach K talks about leadership-how you earn it, how you practice it, and how you use it to move your organization to the top. From the importance of trust, communication, and pride, to the commitment a leader must make to his team, this inspiring book is a must-read for anyone who loves college basketball-or who simply wants to win in any competitive environment today.Amazon.com Review
In some respects, a top-level college coach is a lot like amanager in any business. He has to turn a group of talentedindividuals into a smoothly running team, and he has to produceresults that please the fans of his team--the shareholders of theathletic program. Thus, in Leading with the Heart, Krzyzewskireviews the lessons he's learned as basketball coach at DukeUniversity, and tries to universalize them so they translate to anyleadership position. For example, he writes, "Adjustments are notunusual, they are usual. So a leader's ability to thinkon his feet ... to do things without instruction ... is of paramountimportance." Makes sense, as does this admonition: "When teaching,always remember this simple phrase: 'You hear, you forget. You see,you remember. You do, you understand.'"

The book has four sections--"Preseason," "Regular Season,""Postseason," and "All-Season"--and each of those has fourchapters. Each chapter begins with three quotes ("Too many rules getin the way of leadership" leads off chapter 1), and ends with bulletedtips summing up the chapter's message. Between the quotes and thebullet points are anecdotes about Duke basketball games and(occasionally) Krzyzewski's life outside basketball. What you comeaway with is an understanding of why Krzyzewski is a great basketballcoach, why former Duke assistants such as Tommy Amaker and Quin Snyderare probably going to become great basketball coaches, and how anyonewho's currently a coach can become a better coach. It would be greatif other types of managers in other types of businesses couldincorporate these lessons in compassionate, focused, highly flexibleleadership, but it seems unlikely. Most managers in business risethrough the ranks not because of their ability to lead or inspire butbecause of their knowledge and competence (if not theirconnections). On the other hand, it would be nice if each of us, justonce, could work for someone like Coach K, someone who could push theright buttons and lead us to our own version of the Final Four. Notlikely, but a pretty sweet fantasy. --Lou Schuler ... Read more

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Great book and easy read.
This book is worth the time and effort.I would recommend this book to anyone.

team leadership
This book gave insight into great leadership techniques whether you are leading a team or an office. The principles used for leading a team can be applied to most real life situations. I appreciated that the author used real life scenarios to illustrate his points and it wasn't just theory.

cannot consider new
I purchased this book to give as a gift. It was described as new. When I received it it had a bend in the book and a big black marker across the top of the spine. I could no longer give this as a gift and had to go to a store to buy a good one. I would never purchase from this vendor unless you didn't care what it looks like !

Leadership in the Experiences of Coaching Basketball
I attended Duke from 1987 to 1991. In all four basketball seasons, Coach Krzyzewski led the Duke Blue Devils Basketball team to four straight Final Fours. In 1991, Coach K and the Duke basketball team won the final game of the NCAA tournament and became National Champions. Duke basketball was very magical to me in those four years to say the least.

Coach Krzyzewski relates a lot of different ideas and practices to how to lead a team. He speaks of the team being like a fist where when all "fingers" or players are united they are stronger than when alone. He also talks about the way he focuses for a game. It is interesting that Coach K stated that he coached each team differently due to different characteristics of each team. He shows the ability to adapt to changing situations and to different crises that he details in the book. Another interesting idea is the trust and a feeling of family that bonds between coach and players. He shows this with events that occur on and off the basketball court. Another point Coach K makes is that he tells the reader that success should be determined internally in a team and not from an external source. Especially interesting and moving is when he speaks of his friendship with Coach Jim Valvano of NC State in the time that Coach Valvano was struggling with cancer. After finishing the book, it is easy to see why Coach K has such success in collegiate basketball. He is definitely a winner in many aspects. Coach Krzyzewski writes in a very simple and straightforward manner and gives ideas of leadership that should be standard in any successful organization.

Coach K on Leadership, and Life
I have always found Coach K's Duke basketball teams to be good, disciplined, and well prepared. I respect Coach K for his teams' accomplishments, and for his demeanor on and off the court. I thought this book would be interesting, and a good learning experience for me. I was right on both accounts.

The book is written in an easy-to-read, almost conversational style. The material was presented and explained in a logical and organized way that made Coach K's points easy to understand. I definitely sensed that the book was written by a master coach, a master teacher. I found Coach K a lot more philosophical, intellectual, and psychologically-oriented than I ever imagined. The book was a very honest glimpse inside the head and heart of one of college basketball's most respected and successful coaches.

One of the most interesting things about this book is that it discussed many leadership situations not usually covered in other leadership books (e.g. academics, dealing with success, respect for authority, the links between individual and collective responsibility, nurturing and developing leaders at all levels, etc.).

Another aspect of the book that I liked was that it contained many examples of how Coach K learned from his own personal experiences and then taught those lessons to others: caring for his players (his `other family'), from his parents; the tradition of honoring seniors, from his college days at West Point; what it means to focus on and accomplish your mission/objectives, from his military service; dealing with defeat, setbacks, success, tragedies, adversity, and changing environments, from all throughout his coaching career. I was also impressed with how he constantly transforms his beliefs into actions for himself and others.

Coach K's book is a great, detailed look at leadership from someone who continues to successfully live and teach leadership on and off the basketball court.
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Leaping sky-high for a buzzer-beating jump shot, Grant Hill is a NBA superstar. Here, Matt Christopher cover all the aspects of Grant's personal life and career. Photos. ... Read more

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Ok
This is an ok book. Tells a lot about his life and what he accomplished with Duke and the Pistons

Well writen book I enjoyed it dearly
I was impressed with this book. It was really well writen. I recommend people to check this book out because it is surprising to what happens to Grant Hill throughout his life.

big star but boring author.
the book was slow moving and very boring the author made Grant Hill's life look bad. There was times when I almost wanted to stop reading the book. the book focused mainly on Grant Hill's coaching career. The book didn't talk much about his childhood or his NBA career. The author could have madethe book a little longer by be more descriptive and not skipping threw hiswhole entire life. I don't really think the author really knew alot aboutGrant Hill. ... Read more

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A young reader's profile of basketball star Grant Hill describes his relationship with father Calvin Hill, childhood travels around the world, Duke University education, and professional achievements. ... Read more

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The life story of the young basketball player from Reston, Virginia, who played with the Detroit Pistons and made the 1995 NBA All-Star team. ... Read more

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Grant Hill
The book you are reviewing about is called Grant Hill. It is a biography written by Ken Rapport. It's about him growing up playing basketball and he is the best player in his high school. I really liked the book and I would recommend it for other people. If you like basketball you will like this book because it's very descriptive. He is a really good basketball player and in high school he goes over 2,000 points. Very few high school players ever do that in there life. So over all I thought it deserves a 10 out of a 1-10 because it's descriptive and very interesting. ... Read more

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A biography of the Detroit Pistons superstar whose solid work ethic, humility, and commitment to team play make him unique. ... Read more

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Examines the career of the star basketball player Grant Hill, from his childhood to his pro career with the Detroit Pistons. ... Read more

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Grant Hill
The book is exiciting and great.Grant Hill is from the wrost to the best.Who played with Pistons and Magics.And playes real great on actually any team.He is also good at making far shots.Grant Hil was one of the best players in the league. ... Read more

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The life and career of the basketball star who was on two NCAA national championship teams before playing with the NBA and winning Rookie of the Year honors with the Detroit Pistons. ... Read more