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Barb E
5.0 out of 5 stars James Naismith - Man Who Invented Basketball
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2010
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This is a small, well written book that covers James naismith as well as any I have read. Glad to add it to my collection
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Nick Rainey
5.0 out of 5 stars incredible man
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
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I didn't realize Dr Naismith was such an incredible man. He did so much more than creating the game I love.
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Carole
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2015
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Love this book!!!
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albert parnis
5.0 out of 5 stars James Naismith: A Great Human Being
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2014
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The book is a well written, detailed account of a man who created a wonderful game. His life was exemplary as he had values that should be emulated by coaches, athletes, as well as the general public.
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Debra H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014
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Loved the book, biased though, am a Kansan and Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk fan.
Interesting and well written, even non-basketball fans would enjoy it.
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Norman Chadwick
4.0 out of 5 stars Must read for any sports fan.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2017
I did not purchase the book. I borrowed it from the local public library. The book was very insightful and entertaining. Dr. Naismith viewed sports as a vehicle to develop people's body and character. He dedicated his life to that worthy goal. It is a must read for any coach in gaining a true perspective on the value and benefits of sports. I consider both Dr. Naismith and Coach John Wooden as two of the greatest examples of using sports as a tool for the development of young men and women. I recommend this book as well as the book "They Call Me Coach" which is covers John Wooden life as must reads for any youth sports coach.
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Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Naismith: Great book about Great man.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2016
Great book: you learn so much about basketball, sports, health and WWI and more. Dr. Naismith is a great man.
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