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Game of Character : A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond by Craig Robinson (2010, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101592405487
ISBN-139781592405480
eBay Product ID (ePID)127439958
Product Key Features
Book TitleGame of Character : a Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, Genealogy & Heraldry, Personal Memoirs, General, Presidents & Heads of State, Coaching / Basketball, Motivational & Inspirational
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreRéférence, Sports & Recreation, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorCraig Robinson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-001666
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingA
Reviews"He helped elect a president." - The New York Times "Craig's understanding of character and his sound judgment for how to win on any court, clearly learned in the extraordinary household where he grew up, are unsurpassed. The lessons he shares in this book provide a playbook for success that can be applied by anyone. It's been a joy to witness his remarkable journey." -Bill Carmody, Men's Basketball Coach, Northwestern University "For many years the role of family historian - the "keeper of the family lore" as Craig puts it - had belonged to his father, my late husband, Fraser Robinson. Without Fraser here to keep those stories alive, they were in danger of becoming lost and Craig was determined not to let them go, but instead to take up his father's mantle of storyteller, motivator, and Philosopher-in-Chief. Craig has risen to the challenge with A Game of Character , a book that not only pays tribute to his parents (and to all parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches for that matter) but also honors a beautiful brother-sister relationship and all sibling, family, and community relationships." -Marian Robinson, "He helped elect a president." -The New York Times "Craig's understanding of character and his sound judgment for how to win on any court, clearly learned in the extraordinary household where he grew up, are unsurpassed. The lessons he shares in this book provide a playbook for success that can be applied by anyone. It's been a joy to witness his remarkable journey." -Bill Carmody, Men's Basketball Coach, Northwestern University "For many years the role of family historian - the "keeper of the family lore" as Craig puts it - had belonged to his father, my late husband, Fraser Robinson. Without Fraser here to keep those stories alive, they were in danger of becoming lost and Craig was determined not to let them go, but instead to take up his father's mantle of storyteller, motivator, and Philosopher-in-Chief. Craig has risen to the challenge with A Game of Character, a book that not only pays tribute to his parents (and to all parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches for that matter) but also honors a beautiful brother-sister relationship and all sibling, family, and community relationships." -Marian Robinson, "He helped elect a president." - The New York Times "Craig''s understanding of character and his sound judgment for how to win on any court, clearly learned in the extraordinary household where he grew up, are unsurpassed. The lessons he shares in this book provide a playbook for success that can be applied by anyone. It''s been a joy to witness his remarkable journey." -Bill Carmody, Men''s Basketball Coach, Northwestern University "For many years the role of family historian - the "keeper of the family lore" as Craig puts it - had belonged to his father, my late husband, Fraser Robinson. Without Fraser here to keep those stories alive, they were in danger of becoming lost and Craig was determined not to let them go, but instead to take up his father''s mantle of storyteller, motivator, and Philosopher-in-Chief. Craig has risen to the challenge with A Game of Character , a book that not only pays tribute to his parents (and to all parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches for that matter) but also honors a beautiful brother-sister relationship and all sibling, family, and community relationships." -Marian Robinson
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal796.323092 B
SynopsisThe eagerly anticipated inspirational memoir from Michelle Obama's brother, celebrating the extraordinary family members and mentors who have shaped his life When he stepped into history's spotlight at the National Democratic Convention, Craig Robinson recalls that nothing could have been more gratifying than introducing his sister, Michelle Obama, to millions of Americans. Within minutes, he won the hearts of the nation by sharing highlights of growing up in the modest Robinson household, where the two were raised by devoted parents who taught them the values of education, hard work, and the importance of reaching far beyond what even seemed possible. Those lessons of character were fundamentals in shaping Craig Robinson's own remarkable journey: from his days playing street basketball on Chicago's Southside, while excelling academically, to admission at Princeton University, where he was later named Ivy League Player of the Year, twice. After playing professionally in Europe, Robinson made an about-face, entering the competitive field of finance. With his MBA from the University of Chicago, his meteoric rise landed him a partnership in a promising new venture. But another dream beckoned and Craig made the unusual decision to forego the trappings of money and status in the business world in order to become a basketball coach. He soon helped transform three struggling teams - as an assistant coach at Northwestern, then as head coach at Brown and now at Oregon State University. In his first season at OSU, he navigated what was declared to be one of the nation's best single season turnarounds. In A Game of Character , Robinson takes readers behind the scenes to meet his most important influences in his understanding of the winning traits that are part of his playbook for success. Central to his story are his parents, Marian and Fraser, two indefatigable individuals who showed their children how to believe in themselves and live their lives with conviction through love, discipline and respect. With insights into this exemplary family, we relive memories of how Marian sacrificed a career to be a full-time mom, how Fraser got up and went to work every day while confronting the challenges of multiple sclerosis, how Craig and Michelle strengthened their bond as they journeyed out of the Southside to Princeton University and eventually, the national stage. Heartwarming, inspiring, and even transformational, A Game of Character comes just at the right time in an era of change, reminding readers of our opportunity to work together and embrace the character of our nation, to make a difference in the lives of others and to pave the way for the next generation. Watch a Video
LC Classification NumberGV884.R614A3 2010
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