Coach Wooden and Me
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Coach Wooden and Me
Published
2017
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pages
290
ISBN-10
145554227X
Description
When future NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still an 18-year-old high school basketball prospect from New York City named Lew Alcindor, he accepted a scholarship from UCLA largely on the strength of Coach John Wooden's reputation as a winner. It turned out to be the right choice, as Alcindor and his teammates won an unprecedented three NCAA championship titles. But it also marked the beginning of one of the most enduring friendships in the history of sports. Now Abdul-Jabbar reveals the inspirational story of how his bond with John Wooden evolved from a history-making coach-player mentorship into a deep and genuine friendship that transcended sports, shaped the course of both men's lives, and lasted for half a century. From the first day of practice, when the players were taught the importance of putting on their athletic socks properly, to gradually absorbing the sublime wisdom of Coach Wooden's now famous "Pyramid of Success"; to learning to cope with the ugly racism that confronted black athletes during the turbulent Civil Rights era as well as losing loved ones, Abdul-Jabbar fondly recalls how Coach Wooden's fatherly guidance not only paved the way for his unmatched professional success but also made possible a lifetime of personal fulfillment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Coach Wooden and Me?
This edition of Coach Wooden and Me has approximately 290 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Coach Wooden and Me?
For most readers, Coach Wooden and Me typically takes between 6h 3m and 4h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,500 words
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What is the word count of Coach Wooden and Me?
The estimated word count for Coach Wooden and Me is approximately 72,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Coach Wooden and Me?
Coach Wooden and Me was written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
When was Coach Wooden and Me published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.