Sum It Up: A Thousand and Ninety-Eight Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective

Can't say enough good about this. I am listening to it over and over. Perfection on all levels. Very inspiring.

This is an easy recommendation to anyone that wants to be inspired. Pat Head Summitt rose from essentially nothing to be one of, if not THE, best at her chosen profession. She has shaped thousands of people both directly and indirectly and this book offers a great level of insight into what made her who she is.

There are too many to mention. The construction of the book, forgoing stats and records in favor of anecdotes and descriptions of the people that were behind the wins and losses, lends itself to the audiobook format. The interspersed recollections of the people around Summitt add perspective and help ground the stories and create a flowing narrative that leads you through an amazing life and career.

This book was constructed by Jenkins, based upon conversations and interviews with Summitt. Having Jenkins read to you is almost like sitting in on those conversations. Because of her closeness to Summitt she is able to add a level of empathy and compassion that might not come through in the straight written word.

Summitt's love for her players and her son, for her entire University of Tennessee family, flows through the narrative and is inescapable. Descriptions of motivational speeches to players and the passion with which she communicates her beliefs had me ready to run through a wall for her.

The story of Pat Summitt transcends basketball or the university to which she gave so much of her life. It is a story of conviction and dedication to excellence. This is an excellent look into the life and times of a complex, fallible, fascinating individual and those that she influenced. This memoir deserves a listen.

Inspiring, endearing, funny

When Pat told her team she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's

If I give up and go to the rocking chair, I'll be rocking fast because I won't have a job.

I've always admired Coach Summitt and I have even more respect for her after listening to her memoir. I was disappointed when I found out she would not be reading it but after listening for just a little while realized that Sally Jenkins found Coach Pat's voice. Classy woman--great story! I love her attitude!

I enjoyed listening to Pat's life story. The only part I didn't like is how Alzheimer's is now part of Pat's life. To get it at early onset as well is just the pits. Kudos to Pat for the many lives she has impacted and helped shape.

On a positive side, finally having a baby after so many miscarriages was terrific. Of course, all the wins and awards she and her teams achieved was wonderful.

There was a lot of emotion listening to the book instead of just reading it which really made the book come alive.

The making of a champion.

Highly recommend this book and not just to the sports enthusiast. It's a story of hard work and the rewards that follow or sometimes the rewards are not a trophy but instead growth and development that's takes you to the next level. Best wishes to Pat and her family.

Sally Jenkins brings all of Pat's experiences, humor and heartache to life. I would find myself laughing in the grocery store or crying in the car on the way home.

It is hard to pick just one, Pat Summitt is such an amazing woman on all fronts.

The feel of Pat reading the book to you personally.

All the above and I can't shut up about it.

I have taken away so many lessons from this amazing woman, as I continue to develop myself as a coach and a human being, her leadership inspires me everyday to be more.

This is a great listen.

Just about one of the most admired women in US.

Good voice

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