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"[Lewis] has such a gift for storytelling." ―New York Times

There was a turning point in Michael Lewis's life, in a baseball game when he was fourteen years old. The irascible and often terrifying Coach Fitz put the ball in his hand with the game on the line and managed to convey such confident trust in Lewis's ability that the boy had no choice but to live up to it. "I didn't have words for it then, but I do now: I am about to show the world, and myself, what I can do."

The coach's message was not simply about winning, but about self-respect, sacrifice, courage, and endurance. In some ways, and even now, years later, Lewis still finds himself trying to measure up to what Coach Fitz expected of him.

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Michael Lewis is the best-selling author of Liar’s Poker, Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Short, The Undoing Project, and The Fifth Risk. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition (April 17, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 039333113X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393331134
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.32 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.8 x 0.3 x 6.9 inches
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JohnA Passaro
5.0 out of 5 stars We all had that coach - The one who impacted our lives...
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2014
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I truly value that Michael Lewis wrote an inspiring impactful story at its proper length.

A story that has tremendous value was told and written without any fluff or run on tangents for word count or page fill.

Do not value this book by the page, value it by the impact that the words on those pages have.

I know that I have and I have reread this book many, many times.

We all have that 1 coach that we would do anything for - I know that I have.

It just so happens to be that 1 coach that some people don't like just as intensely.

There is a reason for that - that coach made you surpass your limits of what you thought was possible - made you feel comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Some value that, and some would rather stay within their comfortable limits.

It is interesting to note that the coach never changed over time, the only thing that changed was how he was valued.

With some valuing "not to loose what they have" over "becoming what they could be."

Praise to Michael Lewis for telling a meaningful story at its proper length.

It is more powerful than any 600+ page book that I have ever read.
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John Markey
5.0 out of 5 stars A fitting tribute to a great mentor.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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Lewis pays honor to a thoughtful old school teacher and coach who guides the formation of boys into young men through sports competition. Like Bobby Hurley at St. Anthony’s in Jersey City, Coach Fitz is a legend.
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Astrogal
4.0 out of 5 stars Target Audience Young Adults
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2005
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I differ with previous reviews lamenting the brevity of the book. Obviously, adults reading the book were thinking in terms of adults. I read the book thinking about my 12-year old grandson and felt it was a perfect book to send him at this stage in his life.

This is exactly the type of book you would want to send your grandchildren or have your own children read.

It sends a powerful message and being written by someone having been coached by this person at the age of 13 makes it even more valid.

It may be short, but that's the beauty of it. It keeps your interest, gets the point across and leaves you wishing for more or better yet, offers the opportunity for discussion with young adults.
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charles peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons in Life, and How Times Have Changed
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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Michael Lewis is a superb writer and a very smart guy. In this great little book, he tells the story of how an old school baseball coach at a tony New Orleans prep school literally changed his life. He also tells how, thanks to the attitudes of over privileged modern parents, that kind of impact is much more difficult to achieve today.

Lewis, as usual, is both entertaining and on target. All parents of high school athletes should read tis book. It takes takes less than an hour and offers a wealth of insight. It’s lessons are applicable to academics as well as athletics.

Highly recommend.
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JA
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, for reminding me why I Coach.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022
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When faced with a similar situation, because an entitled player went home to report that I had coached him “too hard”. Instead of the parent doing what he ought to and what the kid is actually screaming for: him to listen. The parent decided to file a report and make unfounded accusations, that my current school nearly fell for. Thanks for this book!
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3.0 out of 5 stars There are many better "coaches" of life lessons
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
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Although I whole-heartedly agree with Lewis' "lessons" -- such as the lessons that personal achievement requires hard work and that respect from of others is not a right, but must be earned -- I'm not sure he should rest his "case" on a maniacal H.S. baseball coach who never displays warmth, who shows no flexibility and who seems determined to physically and emotionally abuse kids and himself. There are lots of great role models out there who continue to teach these valuable life lessons without being mean-spirited tyrants.

Very fast read. If the book had been any lengthier, however, I would have stopped reading as the "lessons" became redundant.
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Blue Devil Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Overly Short? Makes It Easier To Read More Than Once!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
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The hardcover “used” book was in excellent shape. Yes, the book was short and inspirational. Yes, I do expect to read it again and enjoy it as much the next time as I did the first time.
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Gordon
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good book from Lewis
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2007
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I read this after finishing Michael Lewis' The Blind Side. It's a very short read -- basically an extended magazine article -- but well worth the ticket. I thought Lewis conveyed this retrospective on his high school athletic experience very well, and there are some interesting observations about the changing world of high school sports. Every coach, athlete, and parent would benefit.
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Sea Wolf
5.0 out of 5 stars True to word
Reviewed in India on July 24, 2021
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Doug robertshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Like the Movie Whiplash but with Baseball
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2016
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It touches on many of the same themes as Whiplash on an autobiographical look at the author's old coach. It's a great book to read to give you perspective as to why people are sometimes hard on the ones they mentor, coach and teach. Quick read and a must read.
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Mr. B. Moyo
4.0 out of 5 stars It's pretty cool
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2009
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Nice book. Was finished in about 10 minutes which to me translates as, it flows well. There is nothing 'new' in here and I think more people than not will relate or recognise a Coach Fitz character in their lives - whether they found it a positive, enabling experience or not is a different matter! Might have been good to get more perspective from Lewis' peers on their life coach, otherwise it sounds like a homage to the man, which misses the point.
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Jonathan J T Reilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2017
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As described and delivered in a timely fashion.
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Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Lewis does it again.
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2015
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A tremendous short story by a great author. A must read...
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