2009 Retailer's Choice Award winner Super Bowl-winning coach and #1 "New York Times" best selling author Tony Dungy has had an unusual opportunity ...
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Dec 14, 2011
Ben
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Recently retired Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy delivers an outstanding follow-up to his bestseller Quiet Strength in his new book, Uncommon. The name of the book is derived from a quote by former University of Minnesota coach Cal Stoll, who said:
"Success is uncommon, therefore not to be enjoyed by the common man. I'm looking for uncommon people."
Dungy first heard these words as a freshman on Stoll's football team almost three decades ago, and they have staye More...
"Success is uncommon, therefore not to be enjoyed by the common man. I'm looking for uncommon people."
Dungy first heard these words as a freshman on Stoll's football team almost three decades ago, and they have staye More...
Nov 09, 2010
Jan
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This book Uncommon by Tony Dungy is one of the best books I've read by far. This book is an autobiography. This book teaches you many lessons that you will need in life. It will talk about how to treat women and family and how to have respect. To me this book is written in first person. I think tony wrote this book to tell us that life is not only about playing a sport or trying to be like other but to be an UNCOMMON person in life, to do uncommon things. This is an autobiography because Tony t
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Oct 07, 2011
Matt
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Overall, I believe this book is real motivator for men in their late teens to early adults. Although some parts of this books sounds cliche, this books speaks about core values of successful indiviual. Over the course of the time I read this book, I felt like I was beginning to change as an indiviual in my family as well as the community around me. Uncommon is one of the those books that you do not see that often that talks about the values of a significant life. I think this is was a good book
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May 11, 2009
Mistelle
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Very good book, more for a man. Written by a football coach and talks about fatherhood and raising good strong young men, but never a bad thing to understand as a woman. Well written. Wish more men and fathers read this book. Loved the scriptural references and the christian view from which is is written. Excellent read for both men and women, but as I said i wish more young men/fathers would read this book. We would have better children in this world.
Apr 17, 2009
Kathy
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Having no idea why I was prompted to read this book at the time, I have come away wishing everyone would read it, but especially boys/men to whom it was actually addressed. Tony Dungy, the Colts Coach, is a Christian (which I did not know) and has a very practical, no nonsense approach to becoming "uncommon", and "Finding Your Path To Significance". The Book is salted with scripture and other quotations throughout, but no so heavily as to offend some. There is no one who wo
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Aug 11, 2011
Melissa
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I loved this book. I picked it up at a garage sale for Adam and he loved it so much that I had to read it too. He said it made him want to re-align his priorities and be a better man. This is one of those books that I think should be a life manual for all young men in this day and age. The end gets a little born-again preachy but I really appreciate that Tony Dungy is a man of great faith and doesn't shy away from sharing that. Great book!
Oct 15, 2009
Brad
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This book covers it all from the perspective of Tony Dungy. A lot of words of wisdom across the map. Leadership, character, integrity, work ethic, family, a lot of nuggets. For me, I loved hearing these nuggets not just from a pastor, leadership guru, etc... but from an NFL coach who has surrounded himself with great people, and choose to live a very disciplined life. Great book. Great Q&A at the end.
Aug 03, 2011
It's a very good book and I would highly recommend it, especially to young men. But for myself personally I found it to be just an average read. Much of what he wrote I already agreed with. I guess I was looking for more of a personal approach as to why he believed what he believed and how sharing it through his profession and ministry had helped others. Or something like that.
Aug 09, 2011
This is a book that I will encourage my sons to read because of its emphasis on being 'uncommon' in all the right ways. In a world where so much emphasis is placed on being politically correct, tolerant, cool, etc. etc., this book encourages doing what is right for all the right reasons.
Not as easy a read as Quiet Strength, but still worth the investment.
Not as easy a read as Quiet Strength, but still worth the investment.
Jul 31, 2009
Joe
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A friend recommended this book to me. However, it had caught my eye earlier. Tony Dungy is a very quiet man who had done extraordinary things. His faith has been paramount to his success, in his eyes. A devout Christian, he does use Biblical references at times to make a point. But I don't feel he "over does it" and become "preachy". I would highly recommend this book, especially for young men, whether you are an athlete or not. It is a quick read, but you will find yourself
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Jul 26, 2009
Kristy
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Coach Dungy wrote this book for men, stating that a true man is one who is "uncommon." There were 12 parts to this book and trusting God was the primary focus to each section. When I bought the book, I didn't read the cover and had no idea it was tailored to men. However, I read the entire book and enjoyed all of it. Dungy shared a few personal stories in each section and advice on how to handle various matters that affect a man and his family in our society today. The last quote
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Oct 24, 2011
Jennifer
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Tony Dungy is certainly an inspiring person, but he is not an energetic narrator. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if it had been narrated by someone else. Nonetheless, he has some great ideas in this book that should be heard by young men and boys. It was a little too religious for my taste, but I understand where he's coming from and respect his religious devotion.
Dec 17, 2009
Chad
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Another great read for me. I am a huge sports fan, but even if you are not this is a very helpful book. Every teenage boy and young man should read this book. I did this as a book study with some men that mentor other men. This book is a great resource to teach about character, integrity and how to be a real man.
Apr 07, 2009
Karen
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I listened to this book with Andy and I thought it was terrific. Dungy is such an authentic person and his experiences and wisdom were impressive and entertaining to both of us. It is a great way to start conversations with your child, or to reinforce values that you're trying to instill in your children.
Oct 16, 2009
Emarie
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Speaking from my female perspective, I think every man on the face of the Earth needs to read this book. It's a simplistic, enjoyable read that encourages men. I don't have a son yet, but even in his infant stages, I plan to read this book to him. Makes a great gift for the reader who also likes sports.
Jun 13, 2010
Malek
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I am not a sports fan or a Christian and probably wouldn't have picked up this audiobook without a friend insisting I listen to it. Still, I found it to be full of tried and true common-sense advice from an inspiring figure. A great way to reconnect with solid grounded values.
Jun 14, 2009
Andrew
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This was definitely different than his first book. This book did a good job of explaining that if you truly want to be uncommon then you really cannot follow what the world says about "Being a man". I would recommend this to any young man between 15-25.
Jul 28, 2011
Highly recommended book for young men with sound, honest advice that is based on Coach Dungy's life philosophy. This book will teach boys how to become real men. It should be on every guy's bookshelf. Will be saving this book for my future son.
Jun 14, 2011
Ashley
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Coach Dungy has done a marvelous job with his life and has put it into inspiring words in this book. It is inspirational. He not just a great NFL coach (Go Colts!), but an amazing human being with very enlightening things to say about humanity and life.
Feb 19, 2009
Jeremy
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Pretty much a version of "Quiet Strength" but without the rehashing Dungy's football background.
I'm a huge fan, a Colts' supporter, and Dungy is a man of character, but this book was very cliche. It's too bad Dungy couldn't have padded "Quiet Strength" with more of these principles and created a balanced book.
I'm a huge fan, a Colts' supporter, and Dungy is a man of character, but this book was very cliche. It's too bad Dungy couldn't have padded "Quiet Strength" with more of these principles and created a balanced book.
Dec 02, 2011
Chris
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I listened to the audio book narrated by Tony Dungy and I loved this book. Tony Dungy did it right and does it right. He is one grounded man/person and a true role model. He talks the talk and walks the walk!
Mar 15, 2009
Sid
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I bought this book and read it the same day. Tony really keeps you engaged! Should be required reading for all young men and women. Tony gives practical advise on how to live for God in your day to day life.
Sep 14, 2010
Jake
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I rated this book 5/5, because it taught me alot about buliding my character as a person.
I also rate this book a 5/5, because the author really gets the point across to the reader.
I also rate this book a 5/5, because the author really gets the point across to the reader.
Nov 07, 2009
Tina
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Very good. Better for men to read, especially younger men trying to figure out how to do the right thing in life. Lots of good advice about what having good values means.
Dec 08, 2011
I really enjoyed it even though it seemed like it was directed to young men. I will definitely encourage my son to read it. He has such great insight on balancing work and relationships. Also, I loved reading about his faith.
Feb 16, 2009
Jake
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Great book for fathers our fathers to be! Captures the true meaning of being a real man/dad wich is far from what our current sociaty portays.
Dec 05, 2009
Thomas
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I read this book in two sittings and loved it. What a contribution to the character development of men. I've been handing out copies ever since.
May 06, 2009
Bonnie
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AMAZING BOOK! Such a positive man, and the lessons he talked about were great!! A quick read, that I think everyone should read! (Men included!)
Apr 08, 2011
Anthony
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Nice read. Nothing new, but was really feeling the way he laid the information out. This was the 1st book of our all male book club.
Jul 29, 2010
Chad
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Uncommon challenges men to live an uncommon life. The book touches on many of the topics in the book Quiet Strength. The second half of the book provided more applications on how to live an uncommon life.
