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Tiger in a Lion's Den: Adventures in LSU Basketball

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WOW! Great, fast, informative and fun.

Dale Brown beats to a different drummer and this book let's you see the world from his perspective. My respect for him goes up immensely. But the highlight of the book is the basketball stories. My favorite subjects were 1.his relationship with John Wooden, 2. recruiting top-notch players, 3. Shaq and how he met him, 4. dirty recruiting, 5. why he hates the NCAA, 6. the role of media and fans and 7. Bobby Knight and their feud.

Dale admits his faults and explains his logic. He never bent his principals and I respect him for that. A 200 page, quick read and worth every minute. Whether you like Dale or not, read this book and you will have more respect for him and enjoy yourself along the way.

Watching Coach Brown from the stands as a fan of another SEC school I never knew the "real" Dale Brown. After reading his book I have a newfound respect for Dale Brown the man. The emphasis on his humble upbringing gives insight into the character of one of college basketball's greatest coaches. It was easy to dislike him when his teams were winnning in the SEC, but this book strips away the game face to reveal a true gentleman and warrior. Fans of basketball should read this book.

I loved this book. I knew Dale Brown as a friend of my family for as long as I can remember. In this book it shows everybody what Dale is really about. He is a person who is strong on his morals, a loving family member, and will do anything for anybody. I wish everybody had a little bit of Dale Brown in them it would make this world a better place.

This is a very good book about the man who put LSU basketball on the map.(excluding Pistol Pete) Coach Brown is very straightforward about every aspect of his coaching and the players he coached. This is an excellent book for young coaches.