The John Wooden Pyramid of Success: The Authorized Biography, Philosophy and Ultimate Guide to Life, Leadership, Friendship and Love of the Greatest Coach in the History of Sports (Paperback)

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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

Product Description
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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Product Details

• 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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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The John Wooden Pyramid of Success, May 13, 2007

By	E. Cynthia Duemey (Oceanside, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, April 22, 2003

By	Rebecca S. Leeds (Irvine, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wooden Great, Book Not, January 8, 2004

By	"conservativebill" (Barstow, CA) - See all my reviews

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.