Showing posts with label 1960s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1960s. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

They Call Me Coach by John Wooden, Jack Tobin

They Call Me Coach by John Wooden, Jack Tobin
195 pages

"John Wooden's dedication and inspiration made him America's 'winningest' coach. His beliefs in hard work and preparedness brought the UCLA Bruins an unparalleled 10 NCAA basketball championships. Now in this bestselling autobiography...the college basketball legend reflects on his record-breaking career, his life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to shape and change the NBA.

"From the everyday basics to important life lessons ('It's not how tall you are, but how tall you play'), Wooden shares his worldly wisdom on and off the court to offer a personal history of an unforgettable time in college basketball, answering the most-asked questions about his life, his career, and the players who made his teams unbeatable."   --from the publisher

Another long-time sitter on my shelf of books not yet read.  What a great story about an amazing human being!  He lived his values, loved his players, and worked HARD.  I also enjoyed reading about his time growing up in Indiana--not far from where we used to live.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

The Beatles: Unseen Archives by Tim Hill and Marie Clayton

The Beatles: Unseen Archives by Tim Hill and Marie Clayton, 373 pages

This was an awesome book filled with hundreds of black and white photos that tell the story of the Beatles.  From their beginning in Liverpool, England, this book follows the famous four through all stages of their careers and personal lives.  With pictures of their girlfriends, wives, and children, the book also shows the softer side of the Beatles.  A detailed chronology follows each chapter up until the year 2000 and the time of George's death from cancer.  This is a must read for every Beatles fan.