mariahroze's review against another edition
4.0
"'There are teachers with a rare ability to enter a child's mind; it's as if their ability to get there at all gives them the right to stay forever.' 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 now thirty years later, Lewis still finds himself trying to measure up to what Coach Fitz expected of him."
swetzel9's review against another edition
4.0
If you've ever had a coach that you still remember well into adulthood you'll like this book. Its also an extremely quick read. It could have been a long article in a magazine.
joyasantarelli77's review against another edition
5.0
Quick and easy read, yet packed with so many powerful thoughts. Many sentences and paragraphs I had to re-read because they were so inspirational. Everyone needs a coach fitz in their lives!
boleary30's review against another edition
3.0
Short simple read, did not like the temper part. Has one of my favorite sports quote though- "He will never be a tough competitor he doesn't know how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable"
lukej107's review against another edition
5.0
Short and sweet, you can knock this out during a quiet afternoon at home or on vacation.
katieckb's review against another edition
3.0
A short memoir written by the prolific author, Michael Lewis, about a baseball coach he had in high school and how the coach’s firm, but caring approach had a lasting impact on him.