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Values of the Game
by
Bill Bradley
As the Presidential run heats up with the start of the primary season in New Hampshire on February 2, the attention to the candidates and their issues will become even more intense. Values of the Game is an ideal book to understand Bill Bradley, the man and the candidate. The values that Bill speaks of so frequently during his campaign speeches are reflected in Values of...more
Paperback, 96 pages
Published
January 4th 2000
by Broadway
(first published October 1st 1998)
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So far this book has made me appreciate the game of basketball even more. It talks about all of the values of the game; passion, discipline, selfishness, respect, perspective, courage, leadership, responsibility, resilience and imagination. Bill Bradley has inspired me to work on my game as well as my VALUES.
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I was given this book from my basketball coaches. We began reading it together as a team, but then stopped. I took it upon myself to finish it. Each chapter was a different value that was important to the game of basketball. I do have to say it was ridiculously slow to get through.
Some good concepts, good stuff maybe to talk about if you are a basketball coach (wink, wink) but overall it was kinda boring. Bradley was a better basketball player than author. The book kinda jumps around too much and didn't hold my interest very well.
What a remarkable collection of Knickerbockers that was ... I will always remember the 'second language' that was used within that team from this book ... which like hundreds of others, I no longer have a copy of :(
Short read with lots of wonderful athletic pictures. Bradley talked about his athletic career, but also about race relations in and out of sports. Very good.
I want to learn more about the game
If you are a Bill Bradley fan this is a interesting book. Really intertwines life lessons that can be learned through competitive sports. Well written and a quick read.
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intelligent basketball fans who get all weepy when they think about the game.
I immediately thought "I would love to give this to my future son one day" after reading Values of the Game.
It's a but mawkish, perhaps overwrought at times but is still for the most part well written ode to basketball, life and the lessons therein.
It was nice to read the words of a articulate, intelligent pro athlete.
It's a but mawkish, perhaps overwrought at times but is still for the most part well written ode to basketball, life and the lessons therein.
It was nice to read the words of a articulate, intelligent pro athlete.
One of several books written by the man who should have been president. I have given copies of this book to my girls JV basketball team. It's a nonpreachy discussion of values that ensure success in basketball and in life.
Bradley was a true basketball renaissance man. His transformation from basketball star to successful senator just provides a small glimpse into the talents of this gentle man.
Might be my favorite basketball book. Bill does a great job relating life, politics and basketball together.
2000 Presidential campaign.
The best book on basketball EVER!
for basketball lovers.
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