I Can't Accept Not Trying : I Can't Accept Not Trying
Author: Michael Jordan
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ISBN: 0517169398
Publisher: Random House Value Pub (16 June, 1996)
Sales Rank: 1,448,851
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Re-print this book Random House!
I read every week to a young inner-city boy, and by far the best book that we've ever read is this book--and I wanted to buy it for him as a present for his graduation from elementary school. If anyone has access to a copy that I could purchase for this gift, please e-mail me a message to:Drey_Samuelson@Johnson.Senate.Gov
In my strongly-held view, this book should be put back in print and copies should be mailed out to every inner-city school in the country (EVERY school in the country, if funds would permit). Better yet, a video of Michael Jordan speaking passages of it to the camera should be sent to every inner-city school in the country so that it can be shared with classes. I found it inspiring myself, and I'm 47 years old...
Rating: 5 out of 5
An easy and excellent read for all ages about life's basics.
This little black book of few pages is written in a simple and straightforward style. It is not about basketball, it is not about relationships, it is not about winning. This book is about feeling good about yourself no matter who you are, no matter how talented, no matterhow young or old, it is written for either male or female. I have given at least 20 copies of this book away as gifts. Had I known it would go out of print I would have bought more. I read from it to children as young as 5 and as old as 90. Getting back up after a failed attempt, learning the basics of what you want to succeed in, and playing well together as a team. Jordan reminds us in this book that though he can walk on air he usually relies on the basics of the game of basketball; dribble, pivot, pass and shoot. Slam dunks are fine but in a pinch the basics are what carries him. He also tell the reader that there are many excellent ball players out there but the reason the Bulls have had a sustained championship status is that they learned to play together as a team. A must for anyone who wants to succeed or who wants to motivate and coach others to success. I have found that kids listen when I read from the book because it was written by Michael Jordan.
Rating: 5 out of 5
I Can't Accept Not Trying
This book is an excellent resource for classroom use. I have read this to my middle school students at the start of every year. What a surprise to them to know that these are Jordan's words ( I keep the author a secret so they can figure it out). This has been an inspiration to me! We need it back in print!
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