Michael Jordan: The Life

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Tinker Hatfield did a great job explaining much of what went into each Jordan shoe ranging from events happening in Jordan's life, to changing the material to increase the basketball shoe durability. I was surprised to learn that Tinker Hatfield did not start designing the Jordan shoe till III, which is when it started to get good. Furthermore, that Jordan had to use a new pair for each game until Jordan XI came out. The book also talks a lot about the evolution of 'Brand Jordan' and how building on the Jordan line it came to stand on its own. One can imagine Jordan pausing then realizing what his closest friends and his many fans realized so long ago. That he doesn't have to ask anymore, his long-ranging debate can be put away forever now the answer is right there in front of him, in front of all of us, something that he can clearly see." i was drawn to this book because i am a great Michael Jordan fan and i wondered if he could write well and also be an amazing athlete. Michael Jordan’s book, Driven from Within, is an inspirational look into the personal life of the legendary basketball star. He shares his passion for the game, his drive to be the best and his own personal struggles. He encourages readers to take risks and to never stop believing in their own dreams. He also reveals his secrets to success, such as his commitment to hard work and dedication. Jordan’s book is a great source of motivation and a must-read for any aspiring athlete or entrepreneur. His words are sure to inspire and motivate readers to strive for greatness.

Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby spent almost thirty years covering Michael Jordan’s career in college and the pros. He witnessed Jordan’s growth from a skinny rookie to the instantly recognizable global ambassador for basketball whose business savvy and success have millions of kids still wanting to be just like Mike. Yet Lazenby also witnessed the Michael Jordan whose drive and appetite are more fearsome and more insatiable than any of his fans could begin to know. Nothing of value comes without being earned. That’s why great leaders are those who lead by example first. You can’t demand respect because of a title or a position and expect people to follow. That might work for a little while, but in the long run people respond to what they see,” he writes. The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball – hitting nothing but net. There's no question of Mr. Jordan being one of, if not THE, greatest basketball players of all time. However, what made MJ23 so different was how he changed culture. He brought the world long shorts, athletic shoe obsessions, earrings on men, and bald-as-cool. He transcended the sport. This is one of the Michael Jordan coffee-table books (photos, magazine layouts) which will always look good because even though the 1990s are long gone, his portion of that decade still seems relevant. Lots of pics, not too many words, and His Airness just relating his go-getterness make this a perfect book for any fan.I enjoyed how much time was given to Michael's early life. Too often biographies skim over the origins of the person and race to their famous days. This book provides plenty of details about Jordan's high school and college days. The author pulls no punches but also gives everyone his due. It's easy for people in retrospect to claim Jordan's high school basketball coach must have been crazy to cut him, but it made sense at the time and in the situation. Jordan's anger and combativeness with managers and other front office types has its roots in this early stage of his life, driving his urge to prove to everyone he is not only better than they think but the best period. I liked this book because I really like Michael Jordan and basketball. I got this book so I could learn more about Michael in his younger life going into his adult life. Yeah, I would recommend this book. I would recommend it because it covered all of MJ’s life and it inspires you to be a better basketball player. If you are a basketball fan, especially one that grew up following the eclipse of Jordan's reign, I highly recommend reading this book. This book was short, fascinating, and insightful. It was also written by one of the greatest basketball players of all time, which initially drew my interest to it. For 13 brilliant seasons Michael Jordan danced the dance of greatness across hardwood floors of basketball arenas from New York to Los Angeles to Barcelona and Paris. With a warrior's heart and an artist's grace, Jordan long ago transcended the sport to become one of the 20th century's global icons. I devoured this book in a single day, something that is normally very out of character for me and I haven't done since I first read The Giver.

Lazenby studied at Virginia Military Institute and Hollins University, and has been a member of Virginia Tech's Department of Communication and Radford University's School of Communication. A group of students from his media writing class compiled the book April 16th: Virginia Tech Remembers (2007), an account of the Virginia Tech massacre. Lazenby served as editor. I was saddened to read about the struggles he’s faced. His entire life has been dominated by his stardom, which has separated him from his humanity and ability to assume any sort of normal lifestyle. This has resulted in coping mechanisms like excessive gambling. For all the riches and fame he has acquired, MJ seems relationally like the poorest man I’ve ever heard of. I hope there are better, more fulfilling days ahead for him.

We follow his basketball path, from his career while in College (North Carolina) to the 1984 draft, and from the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona (when he captained the first 'Dream Team') to, obviously, his 6 championship rings. Yet, it's not only his career as an athlete that we are given to see here, but, also, his family, Nike's advertising campaigns, the movie 'Space Jam'... The whole Jordan stuff! Lazenby's book Bull Run! was named Sports Book of the Year for 1997 by the Independent Publishers Association. The NBA started in 1947 and till this day it is very popular and i’m doing my research on Michael Jordan. Two books i have read are Driven From Within Michael Jordan by Mark Vancil the genre of the book is non-fiction and the other book that i have read was The Sixth Man by John Feinstein and the genre is realistic fiction. The Michael Jordan book was about his life and how became the greatest basketball player and well known. The The Sixth Man is about how a kid that plays basketball in middle school and they win the championship. My opinion about these two books are that they are both about basketball and they both deal with going threw age and going threw their lives. I was inspired by these books because i always loved basketball as a little kid growing up and i played it too and until today i still play basketball.

The book that I read was For the Love of the Game: My Story by Micheal Jordan himself. This story is told by one of the greatest of all-time and how he became a legend. He begins the story with how he started his professional career. He reflected on his college career and what he went through while he was at North Carolina. He explains how all the attention he was getting from reporters did not change his play style. This is a story that truly shows a Great in the making.Jordan’s impact off the court has been equally profound. He was an inspiration to many, and his influence transcended basketball. His brand of clothing, shoes, and other products have become iconic symbols of success and style. His philanthropic work has also made a positive impact on many people’s lives.