I apologize that it has been a while since I last sent out a book recommendation. Life has been really hectic with training and with the launch of www.amithatman.com. I have two great book recommendations today:
Devoted: The Story of a Father's Love For His Son By Dick Hoyt and Don Yaeger
During my Pursuit of Personal Excellence presentations I always talk about the incredible story of Dick Hoyt and his son Rick. I had read numerous articles about the father and son and watches some video clips. This book however gave me some whole new insights into their powerful journey as a family and as the father and son duo Team Hoyt. I highly recommend this book.
Wins. Losses and Lessons: An Autobiography By Lou Holtz
If you are a W.I.N. Newsletter subscriber you know that I am a fan of Lou Holtz's philosophies on life. In fact I borrowed W.I.N. from Lou Holtz. Here is what Booklist had to say:
Holtz was one of the most successful major college football coaches in the last quarter of the twentieth century and beyond. He was head coach at Notre Dame, Minnesota, and South Carolina, among others schools. In this typical coachography, Holtz recounts his difficult post-WWII youth, thanks all who helped him along the way, and then settles into recounting the itinerant life of a gypsy football coach. He moved many times as an assistant, sometimes seeking a better spot as a career move, sometimes because he was part of a staff let go in a head-coaching change. He's funny, has a nice sense of timing when he relates a humorous anecdote, and doesn't seem to take himself too seriously. In fact, he emphasizes that the wins and losses don't really matter, but he hopes he'll be remembered as having played a significant role in the lives of those around him. Holtz comes across as a nice man; his story makes a pleasant reading experience for football fans; and his reputation will generate interest.
Take care.
Brian Willis