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Hard Work: My Life On and Off the Court
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Item Description...
Overview
One of the most respected basketball coaches in the country relates the story of his life, from his turbulent childhood to the North Carolina Tar Heels' national championship in 2009, and discusses the coaching philosophy that has made him successful.
Publishers Description
THE BOOK THAT Tells the untold story of his early years: his troubled upbringing, his college days, his struggles to succeed. Traces his career as assistant coach to Dean Smith at UNC, Head Coach at the University of Kansas and back to UNC. Discusses his relationships with basketball luminaries from Michael Jordan to Tyler Hansbrough.Embodies the values and determination that led him to the pinnacle of coaching and personal success.Reveals the inside story of one of college basketball's most guarded programs. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 286
Dimensions: Length: 1.25" Width: 6.25" Height: 9.25"
Weight: 1.35 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
ISBN 1565129598
EAN 9781565129597
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Reviews - What do our customers think?
 | Can't put it down! Jan 2, 2010 |
| I received this book for Christmas and just started reading it today. It is a wonderful book, very well-written and in what you would imagine as Roy Williams' style - straight to the point but also very interesting. It's a very good read so far - can't put it down. I read the first two chapters in one sitting!! | | | | UNC rocks!! Dec 10, 2009 |
| An Awesome book about UNC's head coach- Roy Williams! It was very interesting to learn that he was born and raised in NC, and dreamed of playing for UNC as a kid. Was an assistant coach under Dean Smith for a really long time and had to sell calendars just to eat! Then after coaching Kansas for like 15yrs he gave it up to come back to the school he loved. Now he has 2 National Championships and we are looking for more!!!! | | | | Roy Williams Hard Work Dec 8, 2009 |
| I bought this as a gift for a true UNC fan. He was thrilled | | | | 5 Stars for Hard Work Dec 7, 2009 |
| Hard Work is not just for the avid UNC fan-- it will appeal to anyone looking for a rags-to-riches, feel-good story about the journey of a man who never did anything halfway. From selling calendars to coaching two teams to National Championships, Williams gave his all to every endeavor. It is the story behind the coach, and not just a praise of his accomplishments. Roy Williams' National Titles will mean so much more after reading this book-- alone, they're remarkable, but how he got there (twice) is nothing short of inspiring. | | |  | Good Work! Dec 6, 2009 |
As a Tar Heels fan who reveres Dean Smith (Roy and I have that in common!), I can't help but note that in some ways Roy modelled his book after A Coach's Life--including his section on his philosophy and listing of all the boys who played for him. Frankly, there could be no better role model and, say what you want about Roy, he is smart enough to know it and wise enough to acknowledge it.
Roy's story is quite different than Dean's. Roy grew up in severe poverty and with a father who abused his mother continuously. Sweet as Roy (truly) is, he had to learn to be a fighter and he became one, first when he stood up for his mother at a young age and throughout his life. He learned independence early, taking a bus by himself to the Y to play sports. His mom worked several jobs to support him and his sister, yet always left a dime by his bedside for the Coca-Cola he so adored.
Roy repaid that love and devotion--not only to his mother but through the commitment he has shown to the young men who played for him at Kansas and UNC. Threaded through the book are stories of his relationships with many of these young men and you can tell that Williams is completely sincere and voluble on the subject. His warmth (and the heat of his temper) come through the pages of the book. He is such a people person!
Because of that, I was surprised that there was no mention of UNC mascot Jason Ray or UNC student Eve Carson in the retelling of the years in which they died so young; these deaths viscerally impacted the UNC teams.
That's just a comment of surprise--not a criticism. If you care about UNC basketball, you need to read this book. I am surprised that there are only three reviews of this book with as heated and opinionated a fan base as the University of North Carolina has--since they second guess him often enough!
Not me, though. I think Ol Roy knows what he's doing. He's not Dean Smith, but he doesn't have to be. Roy Williams is more than alright with me.
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