It's How You Play the Game: The Powerful Sports Moments That Taught Lasting Values to America's Finest

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).

I bought this for my 12 year old grandson who plays basketball and baseball. Accepting that you're gonna win some and lose some is an important realization! The stories also reinforce the concepts of hard work, determination, tenacity, comradery, and learning from mistakes.

good read

Good life lessons that you can relate to if you played sports. A lot of interesting stories as well. My favorite was by far George Patton!

My Grandson loved this book and he is 12!!

good easy read

Loved the short stories. Pleasant and easy read

Great condition!