Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
by John Wooden with Steve Jamison
Short reflections on family, faith, the Pyramid of Success, teaching, and his wife Nellie, in Wooden's plain voice. The most personal of his books and a good first one.
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you want Wooden the man, in short pieces.
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Three things you will actually use
- Be true to yourself; help others; make each day a masterpiece.
- Success is peace of mind.
- Love is the most important word.
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Read the section on his father's seven-point creed.
Our verdict
Wooden, in reflections.
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