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by Neville L. Johnson (Author) "We live in a "show me" society, skeptical of any advice, constantly vigilant to disprove or displace a hero..." (more)
Key Phrases: greatest basketball coach, ten national championships, freshmen team, John Wooden, Pyramid of Success, Los Angeles (more...)
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"(The Pyramid of Success) is a very effective blueprint for life.Ó -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Basketball Hall of Famer

"Everything anyone could possibly want to know about the UCLA basketball coach. If youÕre a fan [it's] worth the price.Ó -- Larry Stewart, Los Angeles Times

"The Pyramid is very simple, very clear, and it makes sense. ItÕs a tremendous motivational tool for self-esteem, personal development.Ó -- Walt Hazzard, Olympic Gold Medalist

(The Pyramid of Success) is a very effective blueprint for life. --Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Basketball Hall of Famer

. . the greatest teacher of all time . . . I'd take a look at this book. It's a very, very good read. --Jim Rome, national sports broadcaster

Everything anyone could possibly want to know about the UCLA basketball coach. If you're a fan [it's] worth the price. . . --Larry Stewart, Los Angeles Times

Ò. . . the greatest teacher of all time . . . IÕd take a look at this book. ItÕs a very, very good read.Ó -- Jim Rome, national sports broadcaster

ÒA wonderful book . . . ItÕs a book not only enjoyable for basketball fans but should be shared with kids.Ó -- Larry Grossman, ESPN Radio

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The John Wooden Pyramid of Success features the words and values of the master: the official Pyramid of Success Lecture, Coach's favorite maxims, interviews with him about his life and philosophy, and 30 photos of Wooden throughout his life. Wooden is the consummate businessman, who during the last twelve years of his job obtained a virtual monopoly on the national title for collegiate basketball. Learn how he did so as the master strategist, psychologist, motivator, and example. Husband, father, friend, educator, poet, athlete, Hoosier, and just plain great guy, Coach Wooden¹s story and approach to life is an inspiration for all ages. At last, the complete story is told. For the inside story of a true hero in sports and life, this is indispensable and joyous reading.

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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Cool Titles; 2nd edition (April 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0967392020
  • ISBN-13: 978-0967392028
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #421,315 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The John Wooden Pyramid of Success, May 13, 2007
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Basketball fan or not, this is a good read. Even better if you are. John Wooden's Pyramid is a pattern for successful living with tools that provide the means & inspiration to guide you to a more worthwhile and fulfilling life. Teamwork is the foundation for success in any team effort, on or off the court. This would be a great gift for teenagers invloved in sports. Coach Wooden's teams proved you don't have to be a "glory hound" to gain recognition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, April 22, 2003
This is the best book to date on Coach Wooden. He is an outstanding person who was able to motivate his players to be their best, without putting undue pressure on them. The Pyramid of Success can be helpful for business people, athletes, teachers, students, and just about everyone looking into learing a new philosophy on life. Great book. Highly recommend it.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Wooden Great, Book Not, January 8, 2004
The subject of this book, legendary Coach John Wooden, deserves to have a better book written about him than this. This book goes all over the place.

I would have liked for the book to have more of a logical progression.

Also, we read this book in our book club and all of us decided that this book was just plain boring. Our next book is the one written by Wooden himself, and I am not sure why we just didn't start with that one.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Great Book. Excellent history of the great coach. The Pyramid really touches everyone and every aspect of life.
Published 5 months ago by John A. Cautero

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and No Typos!
I think Mr. Willingham is reviewing the first edition of this book. I have seen a copy of that and there are many typos in that edition. Read more
Published on June 7, 2004 by Andi Callis

5.0 out of 5 stars The John Wooden Pyramid of Success
I am a licensed psychotherapist practicing in San Francisco for the past twenty years. I am always looking for books that give people a healthy and motivational structure for... Read more
Published on April 20, 2004 by Barbara Gabriel

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on Wooden!
This is by far the most comprehensive book on Wooden yet. About half the book is interviews with former Wooden players, with Wooden's family, his friends, and even his former... Read more
Published on February 13, 2004 by Andi Callis

1.0 out of 5 stars Misguided
The title of this book is a little pretentious, perhaps the author thinks very highly of herself and her writing ability. Read more
Published on January 5, 2004 by zakstu

5.0 out of 5 stars What a book
Like the other reviews say, this is the most comprehensive book on Coach Wooden there is. This book is can be read over and over again, and each time you'll get something new out... Read more
Published on December 1, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Home Run
A wonderful book. His research and fine detail seem like you known John Wooden for years. His interviews are so candid . This truly was an enjoyably read. Read more
Published on September 5, 2003 by Michael Levi

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep Look at Coach Wooden's Life and Philosophy
Technically, much improved over the first, I highly recommend the second edition of this book. The author, Neville Johnson, presents a wide variety of interviews with family... Read more
Published on August 28, 2003 by John M. Montague

5.0 out of 5 stars With recollections & comments from many who knew Wooden well
Now in its revised second edition with an extended biography section and more "Woodenisms" (maxims and sayings) added, The John Wooden Pyramid Of Success is very highly... Read more
Published on August 10, 2003 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
This book is really great. I wish I could have had the pleasure to meet Coach Wooden, but after reading this book I feel like I know him. Read more
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