Michael Jordan Speaks: Lessons from the World's Greatest Champion

by Janet Lowe, Michael Jordan

Hailed as the greatest to have ever played the game, Michael Jordan reigned supreme over theNBA for eleven seasons. While his achievements on the court have made him a basketball legend, his activities off the court as businessman, movie star, and pitchman have made himan American icon. In this unique biography, the author of the bestselling Speaks series shedslight on the drive and determination behind the incredible success of His Royal Airness by bringing together original Jordan quotes culled from articles, newscasts, andinterviews.

Possibly the most recognized celebrity on the planet today, definitely one of the greatest sports figures who ever lived and, by far, the most effective product endorser in the history of business, Michael "Air" Jordan is the stuff of legend. But it is more than his unrivaled skill in basketball or his phenomenal success in business that have earned him the love and respect of billions. Whether on the court or the sound stage, Jordan embodies all the qualities that people most admire in a winner and role quiet dignity and consummate grace, driving ambition and a heartfelt sense of fair play.

In this book Janet Lowe, author of the bestselling Warren Buffett Speaks and Oprah Winfrey Speaks, offers us an inspiring look at the man behind the Michael Jordan image. Drawn from hundreds of sources, the quotes gathered together in this book reveal Michael Jordan's views on everything from sports and winning to love and family, to teamwork and individual initiative.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Janet Celesta Lowe was an American journalist, newspaper editor, and writer.

Reviews

[Jasiel Méndez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quiero enaltecer la sinceridad con la que se escribió el libro, a pesar de que el libro estan enfocado fuertemente en la superación o al menos esa imagen da, el libro se siente como una plática, donde recopila anécdotas y experiencias de uno de los deportistas más importantes de la historia.

Me gusta la forma en la que esta escrito, nada pretencioso y muy fácil de seguir, cada capítulo toca una temática de Michael Jordan, no se sujeta a respetar temporalidad, simplemente sigue la tónica del tema planteado, no obstante tiene unos detallitos.

El libro es en algunos temas bastante general, no profundiza en temas muy relevantes de su vida, como el inicio de la alianza con Nike, su participación en el beisbol o si influencia en cada campeonato. Si toca el tema y menciona momentos clave, pero se queda más en el preludio que a tocar a detalle.

Quizá este punto es algo exigente, porque la vida de Jordan esta llena de tantas situaciones que daría para una enciclopedia, sin embargo, es complicado que no me quede con esa sensación. Por otro lado, creo que no crítica mucho a Jordan, se siente una "biografía a modo", me explico, si toca temas oscuros de él, pero en los mismos párrafos justifica las acciones, no se, quizá esa parte pudo haber sido mejor. Por todo lo demás, lo recomiendo mucho, disfrute su lectura.

[Lauren (: · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learning more about the GOAT was cool. Hearing some famous quotes by him was motivating, but the order of the book felt choppy and I feel like it could have been better.