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It's How You Play the Game: The Powerful Sports Moments That Taught Lasting Values to America's Finest Paperback – May 13, 2008

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: It Books (May 13, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061246328
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061246326
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
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4.0 out of 5 starsThe dark-haired guy who is not Steve Doocy wrote a good book!
By Brian Hamilton on May 2, 2007
Format: Hardcover
I was a little worried when I first saw this book displayed on a TV show, and that is was supposedly written by the dark-haired guy who is not Steve Doocy, but it turned out to be a pleasurable read!

The book itself is quite long for a sports book, which is helped by the fact that it is broken up into easily manageable stories. Another nice thing about it is that it is from a wide variety of individuals that the dark-haired guy who is not Steve Doocy interviewed. I had really expected it to be nothing but sports heroes spouting "You have to give it 110%" or "My sport good!". Fortunately, the dark-haired guy who is not Steve Doocy did an excellent job of compiling interesting lessons, with just a general theme of sports, and how they shape you as you mature.

My complements to the dark-haired guy who is not Steve Doocy for writing an easy to read, morally relevant, enjoyable book!
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5.0 out of 5 starsHow do you play the game?
By Mid-Prairie Teen on December 18, 2008
Format: Paperback
The book, It's How You Play the Game, is a masterfully written book by Brian Kilmeade. Whether you are an athlete, an artist, a musician, or anything else, everyone can learn valuable lessons from the world of sports. This book contains many colorful interviews with some of the world's finest athletes, politicians, and other well-known people that felt sports impacted their lives in a positive way.
In the opening chapter, hall of fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw, shares some of his childhood memories. He tells about how he tried again and again to throw the perfect spiral, and when he finally did, he rushed in the house to get his mom to show her his great success.
Author Brian Kilmeade does a fantastic job of collecting the interviews for this book. This is Kilmeade's second book. I would also recommend his first book, The Games Do Count. Kilmeade uses his journalism experience from being on television's Fox and Friends to help each interview make for a well-rounded chapter. Kilmeade does an excellent job making the book something that anyone can relate to.
I couldn't set the book down as soon as I had finished reading the first page. The lessons the athletes in this book learned are lessons that I have gotten from sports. Determination, teamwork, giving effort, and focus are among the many that are mentioned and that I have learned. This book is beautifully written, and would be a great read for anyone who likes to relate and really be in touch with what they are reading.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood book... Good price!
By K. Anderson on May 10, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I ordered the book ("It's How You Play the Game") for my 12 yr. old son. He is a sports junkie and enjoys reading about sports icons. This book tells of many of his sports heroes and tells of their fight to become successful. It encourages the reader that no matter your background, what you get out of life is what you put into it. This is a great message, especially for the younger generation. The work ethic is something to be desired in this "welfare" society we live in today.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSport as a guidebook for a successful life
By FMG on January 5, 2015
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I love this book!
I am a little biased, because I love sport. I am now more than 50 years old and I love to compete (playing soccer). I personally think that practising sport helps you to build your character. You learn discipline, team spirit, efficiency, how to reach your goals and confidence. Most of all, you learn to cope with disappointments and success. Is sport always fair and just? Of course, not! Sometimes, the weaker team (athlete) wins. But, life is also not always fair.
I love to read about all the impact of the games to so many different people with different backgrounds. It cannot be an accident that sport impacted so many successful people in politics, military, film industry or business.
The last point: you have to dream to succeed. Is it realistic to become a great athlete? No, but if you do not believe it, who should? The turning point of most of the stories was: when the athlete started to believe in him(her)self (mostly encouraged by some coach).
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5.0 out of 5 starsGREAT BOOK!
By BBF on April 26, 2013
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On the recommendation of a friend, I bought this book so my teenage kids (who play sports) could read it and understand that every great athlete has its ups and downs, but regardless, you power through with great sportsmanship, and will typically succeed! This book is so very inspiring to anyone who plays sports... or has played sports.... or just needs a good boost of inspiration! I highly recommend it to ALLL the young athletes out there, so that they have a better understanding of how sports and life interact. And... that it's not all about winning and being on top... but most often the journey of how you got there! A must-read!
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5.0 out of 5 starsvery strong book and read
By MAXIMILLIAN MUHAMMAD HALL OF FAME on July 24, 2012
Format: Hardcover
a very uplifting book that has a common theme be it as a Athlete or in general no matter what you do, make sure you work hard and have a foundation and a work ethic to match and it all pays off. this book truly captures that spirit and so much more and the stories shared in this book hit home and drive that purpose of sheer will, determination and attitude to the forefront and then some. a very strong and direct book that covers a wide range and yet it shares the desire and heart of reaching said goals.
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4.0 out of 5 starsIt's How You Play the Game
By Carol E. Bianchi on July 5, 2007
Format: Hardcover
I bought this as a gift, but I read it before I wrapped it. I enjoyed the book. Nice "light" reading
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