Wooden

published	April 1st 1997 by McGraw-Hill
binding	Hardcover
isbn	0809230410 (isbn13: 9780809230419)
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pages	240
description	Coach Wooden's remarkable 10 national basketball championships in 12 years at UCLA speak for themselves. In Wooden, the coach--quiet, thoughtfu...more [close] Coach Wooden's remarkable 10 national basketball championships in 12 years at UCLA speak for themselves. In Wooden, the coach--quiet, thoughtful, and introspective throughout his distinguished career--finally speaks forhimself, and he's well worth hearing. Wooden is a modern chapbook of inspiration and good sense that reveals the hard-court philosopher behind it as a man of character, conviction, decency, and straightforwardness. There are no complex ideas, just little beams of light filtered through anecdotes that project the kinds of simple, immutable truths that in the end touch nothing but net. [close]
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Billy rated it:

05/20/08

bookshelves: wooden-boook-review

Read in April, 2008

recommended to Billy by: My Coach
recommends it for: Ages 15 and Up

After reading the book Wooden by John Wooden with Steve Jamison I have been able to take a lot of new helpful information away from what John Wooden has provided his readers. Wooden is a very inspirational man who has knowledge of not just basketball, but life in general. In this piece he provides you with information that will keep you level headed and how to keep an optimistic outlook on life. This book consists of many short pieces put together that relate to the real world and tips to hel...more

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Ryan added it

05/19/08

recommends it for: Everyone

I really enjoyed the book “Wooden”. It is a must read for any college basketball fan out there. However it is a lot more than just a book about basketball. You go into the life of the legendary UCLA coach John Wooden. You see his perspective on life and many other topics. He talks about what makes someone successful and gives many interesting points to think about. This book defiantly makes you look back and reflect on your own life. He teaches the readers about life lessons and what to do i...more

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Brady rated it:

05/21/08

This book taught me many things about my life and how i want to live my life in the future. Jamison Wooden showed me many valuable life lessons through all of his experiences he wrote in this book. He showed me that if you want something bad enough that you can not let anything get in your way when trying to achieve your goals. Mr. Wooden also taught me that when it comes to sports and the lives of athletes; that there will be many peaks and valleys of your emotions but the key is to stay ...more

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Oscar rated it:

05/14/08

bookshelves: already-read

Read in May, 2008

recommended to Oscar by: English Teacher
recommends it for: Everybody

If you're a fan of basketball, play basketball, or are a father or mother, son or daughter, John Wooden gives his advice to everybody. Most people will think that this book is only about basketball, not at all. If you're looking for answers for any kind of problem you are facing, I'm sure John Wooden will have some affect on you.

This book has made me a better person and a better basketball player. It has taught me that I can learn from experience, not things that I can learn before-hand. It ...more

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Matt rated it:

05/19/08

I found this book to be very interesting. It held a lot of very good information and life stories of John Wooden. He tells all about his coaching career at UCLA and how he got there and how he became successful. He preaches that preparation is the key to success and the more determined you are as a person, the more you can achieve.
This book also had a great writing style. The language he uses in this book is very easy to follow and it helps you get a feeling of emotion in e very singl...more

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Dennis added it

05/23/08

This book was a rather odd read for me. Its more of a collection of ideas than an actual story. It is most about not john woodens success or achievements on the court, but as a person. This book is a tale of what john wooden believes is the way to live ur life to 110%. He believes as long as you are all you can be you have lived a successful and meaning full life.
I did not like this book however it was uninteresting to me. I found it hard to read at times because there was no story it was mear...more

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Jackie rated it:

05/22/08

This book by John Wooden was inspiring. I found it very motivational to anyone who reads. I am an athlete and I really enjoyed his outlooks, quotes and lessons he has on life.
The book is not just about basketball. Its about what it takes to become a successful individual, the drive you must have in yourself, and how you grow as a person. He is the best college basketball coach there ever was because of his way of learning and teaching his players. He had a particular way of doing everythi...more

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Amy rated it:

10/31/07

Read in April, 2008

A must-read for every basketball fan, or anyone who needs a pick-me-up. My boss gave this to me as a gift, to inspire me to do my best in everything I do...not because I want to win, but because it's the right thing to do. Also in my office, but this is for whenever I'm lacking motivation.

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Matt rated it:

04/15/08

bookshelves: motivational

Read in January, 1998

The master teacher and coach. John Wooden is the wizard of teaching character and responsibility to students and athletes. One of my favorite quotes of his is "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."

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Dustin rated it:

06/27/08

This book shaped my character on the court and as a young man. I read it every season through high school and into college. John Wooden has influenced who I am today.

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Patty rated it:

02/21/08

Read in January, 2007

One of the most inspirational coaches ever. He gives out timeless advice we can all use to better ourselves. A truely remarkable man. A must read!

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