Coach Wooden and Me - Signed by Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller President Barack Obama's Favorite Book of 2017 A Boston Globe and Huffington Post Best Book of 2017 Pick In 1965, 18-year old Lew Alcindor played basketball for Coach John Wooden at UCLA. It was the beginning of what was to become a 50-year long relationship. On the court, they broke basketball records. Off the court, they transcended their athletic achievements to gain even wider recognition and tremendous national respect.  Part memoir, and part inspirational, Abdul-Jabbar reveals the lessons Coach Wooden taught him through the "Pyramid of Success" and discusses how they in turn shaped his life. Through beautiful storytelling, COACH WOODEN AND ME takes you back to the basics of what a coach should be. Details Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (May 16, 2017) Language: English ISBN-10: 145554227X ISBN-13: 978-1455542277 Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1 x 9.2 inches Inscription Plea