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Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
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Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court is a work of nonfiction philosophy by Hall of Fame basketball coach John Wooden and collaborator Steve Jamison. Wooden blends autobiography, memoir, and self-help, using anecdotes from his personal life and storied coaching career to teach readers his philosophy of success. Along with his basketball career successes, Wooden was the recipient of many rewards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Bellarmine Medal.
This study guide reflects the first edition of the book, published in 1997 by McGraw Hill.
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The book begins with several testimonials written by past athletes and other famous people in the sports world, along with a Preface written by Steve Jamison. Coach John Wooden, referred to as Wooden throughout, takes over for the body of the book, which consists of four parts: Part 1: “Families, Values, Virtues,” Part 2: “Success, Achievement, Competition,” Part 3: “Coaching, Teaching, Leading,” and Part 4: “Putting it All Together: My Pyramid of Success.” Each section of the book consists of Wooden’s thoughts in brief, titled passages that range from a few sentences to several paragraphs.
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