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Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up with DVD: The Inspiration of Jimmy V--One Coach, 11 Minutes, and an Uncommon Look at the Game of Life

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As a basketball coach he was inspirational. His speech that his book is based on was inspirational, especially by one who was weeks away from dying from cancer. I bought it for that reason. And for the Jimmy V Foundation that was established in his honor by ESPN who I learned in the book has raised $90M to fight cancer. That is all inspirational without a doubt.

I did find the book a stretch and making a book out of an 11 minute speech I think caused the writer to really stretch for life lessons. Jimmy's life is an inspiration. His speech itself is moving. I don't regret buying it only because I hope some of the money goes to cancer research and Jimmy's foundation. Just found the book wanting.

This unique and profound piece of literature honors Jimmy V's life, love, lessons, and legacy. Through his recount of the epic ESPY speech delivered by Mr. Valvano over 15 years ago, Mr. Spizman encourages the reader to stand up, make an impact, and never give up. Just like Jimmy V, the author clearly has a message in his heart. And it's an endearing and inspirational one at that. While many authors tend to stray from the original focus of their novels, Mr. Spizman does the opposite in this creative book that would surely have Jimmy grinning from cheek to cheek were he alive to read it today. It represents a unique fusion of past events with future implications and truly inspires the reader to make each tomorrow a brighter one. A must read for sports fans, philanthropists, students, and anyone who has ever dreamed of doing something extraordinary.

The book Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up by Justin Spizman, expanding on the great speech of Jimmy V is so compelling. The lessons are critical for us all to apply and share. I am purchasing copies for friends who have or have had cancer, for those who have persevered through adversity. The messages of strength through any storm, or spirit and laughter, of reaching out each day with a positive and contagious spirit are ones we all can apply to our lives. Congratulations to Justin Spizman and his great writer and commentator, Robyn Spizman.

Edie Fraser, Washington, DC

Don't Give Up is an inspirational piece that everyone should read. Based on the inspiration of the courageous and passionate Jimmy V, the book provides us guiding principals we should all live by. A quick read, with long-lasting lessons.

Reading this book brought me back to the overwhelming feelings I had and still have for Jimmy V. He was an inspiration to us all and I am so glad this book was written to capture that moment in time. I recommend this book to not only sports fans, but anyone who needs a pick me up in their life.