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Hard Work
- A Life On and Off the Court
- Narrated by: Alan Winter, Rick Adamson
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 11-03-09
- Language: English
- Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Regular price: $20.97
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Publisher's Summary
Now, for the first time, Williams tells the story of his life that few people know, from his turbulent family life as a child to the North Carolina Tar Heels' National Championship victory in 2009. He speaks candidly of his past, his passions, his inspirations, and the coaching philosphy behind one of college basketball's most successful programs. And he recounts the determination that took him from a small home in the mountains of North Carolina to the very pinacle of coaching success.
Critic Reviews
"His willingness to understand the athlete and get the best out of the athlete is what makes Roy a Hall of Famer." (Michael Jordan)
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- Curtis
- 12-29-09
Worth the listen
This is a good listen and a good motivational story. The narrator is somewhat annoying after a few hours but the book as a whole is worth listening to and will keep your attention.
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- kenneth j mitchum jr
- 06-01-17
great book!
The book was awsome.....but the country accent the writer has drove me nuts. I couldn't wait to get done with the book so I won't habe to hear that guys voice again. I def. recommend the book, but not three audio version because of the guy reading it.
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- Dude_Lebowski
- Atlanta
- 04-28-17
Best dadgum autobiography
I absolutely loved this account of Williams' life. Humble. Honest. Refreshing. Left me with a good feeling inside.
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- Michael
- 07-16-15
Listen to this book!
Book was really good and makes you respect Roy and all his effort. The book details a lot of his personal life and is a great listen.