Descripción:
UsedVeryGood. Signs of wear/scuffs on front/back cover but book is in very good condition. Text is mostly clean. Binding is tight.
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character Hardback - 2010
de Robinson, Craig
The eagerly anticipated inspirational memoir from Michelle Obama's brother, celebrating the extraordinary family members and mentors who have shaped his life
When he stepped into history's spotlight at the National Democratic Convention, Craig Robinson recalls that nothing could have been more gratifying than introducing his sister, Michelle Obama, to millions of Americans. Within minutes, he won the hearts of the nation by sharing highlights of growing up in the modest Robinson household, where the two were raised by devoted parents who taught them the values of education, hard work, and the importance of reaching far beyond what even seemed possible.
Those lessons of character were fundamentals in shaping Craig Robinson's own remarkable journey: from his days playing street basketball on Chicago's Southside, while excelling academically, to admission at Princeton University, where he was later named Ivy League Player of the Year, twice. After playing professionally in Europe, Robinson made an about-face, entering the competitive field of finance. With his MBA from the University of Chicago, his meteoric rise landed him a partnership in a promising new venture. But another dream beckoned and Craig made the unusual decision to forego the trappings of money and status in the business world in order to become a basketball coach. He soon helped transform three struggling teams - as an assistant coach at Northwestern, then as head coach at Brown and now at Oregon State University. In his first season at OSU, he navigated what was declared to be one of the nation's best single season turnarounds.
In A Game of Character, Robinson takes readers behind the scenes to meet his most important influences in his understanding of the winning traits that are part of his playbook for success. Central to his story are his parents, Marian and Fraser, two indefatigable individuals who showed their children how to believe in themselves and live their lives with conviction through love, discipline and respect. With insights into this exemplary family, we relive memories of how Marian sacrificed a career to be a full-time mom, how Fraser got up and went to work every day while confronting the challenges of multiple sclerosis, how Craig and Michelle strengthened their bond as they journeyed out of the Southside to Princeton University and eventually, the national stage.
Heartwarming, inspiring, and even transformational, A Game of Character comes just at the right time in an era of change, reminding readers of our opportunity to work together and embrace the character of our nation, to make a difference in the lives of others and to pave the way for the next generation.
Resumen
The eagerly anticipated inspirational memoir from Michelle Obama's brother, celebrating the extraordinary family members and mentors who have shaped his life
When he stepped into history's spotlight at the National Democratic Convention, Craig Robinson recalls that nothing could have been more gratifying than introducing his sister, Michelle Obama, to millions of Americans. Within minutes, he won the hearts of the nation by sharing highlights of growing up in the modest Robinson household, where the two were raised by devoted parents who taught them the values of education, hard work, and the importance of reaching far beyond what even seemed possible.
Those lessons of character were fundamentals in shaping Craig Robinson's own remarkable journey: from his days playing street basketball on Chicago's Southside, while excelling academically, to admission at Princeton University, where he was later named Ivy League Player of the Year, twice. After playing professionally in Europe, Robinson made an about-face, entering the competitive field of finance. With his MBA from the University of Chicago, his meteoric rise landed him a partnership in a promising new venture. But another dream beckoned and Craig made the unusual decision to forego the trappings of money and status in the business world in order to become a basketball coach. He soon helped transform three struggling teams - as an assistant coach at Northwestern, then as head coach at Brown and now at Oregon State University. In his first season at OSU, he navigated what was declared to be one of the nation's best single season turnarounds.
In A Game of Character, Robinson takes readers behind the scenes to meet his most important influences in his understanding of the winning traits that are part of his playbook for success. Central to his story are his parents, Marian and Fraser, two indefatigable individuals who showed their children how to believe in themselves and live their lives with conviction through love, discipline and respect. With insights into this exemplary family, we relive memories of how Marian sacrificed a career to be a full-time mom, how Fraser got up and went to work every day while confronting the challenges of multiple sclerosis, how Craig and Michelle strengthened their bond as they journeyed out of the Southside to Princeton University and eventually, the national stage.
Heartwarming, inspiring, and even transformational, A Game of Character comes just at the right time in an era of change, reminding readers of our opportunity to work together and embrace the character of our nation, to make a difference in the lives of others and to pave the way for the next generation.
When he stepped into history's spotlight at the National Democratic Convention, Craig Robinson recalls that nothing could have been more gratifying than introducing his sister, Michelle Obama, to millions of Americans. Within minutes, he won the hearts of the nation by sharing highlights of growing up in the modest Robinson household, where the two were raised by devoted parents who taught them the values of education, hard work, and the importance of reaching far beyond what even seemed possible.
Those lessons of character were fundamentals in shaping Craig Robinson's own remarkable journey: from his days playing street basketball on Chicago's Southside, while excelling academically, to admission at Princeton University, where he was later named Ivy League Player of the Year, twice. After playing professionally in Europe, Robinson made an about-face, entering the competitive field of finance. With his MBA from the University of Chicago, his meteoric rise landed him a partnership in a promising new venture. But another dream beckoned and Craig made the unusual decision to forego the trappings of money and status in the business world in order to become a basketball coach. He soon helped transform three struggling teams - as an assistant coach at Northwestern, then as head coach at Brown and now at Oregon State University. In his first season at OSU, he navigated what was declared to be one of the nation's best single season turnarounds.
In A Game of Character, Robinson takes readers behind the scenes to meet his most important influences in his understanding of the winning traits that are part of his playbook for success. Central to his story are his parents, Marian and Fraser, two indefatigable individuals who showed their children how to believe in themselves and live their lives with conviction through love, discipline and respect. With insights into this exemplary family, we relive memories of how Marian sacrificed a career to be a full-time mom, how Fraser got up and went to work every day while confronting the challenges of multiple sclerosis, how Craig and Michelle strengthened their bond as they journeyed out of the Southside to Princeton University and eventually, the national stage.
Heartwarming, inspiring, and even transformational, A Game of Character comes just at the right time in an era of change, reminding readers of our opportunity to work together and embrace the character of our nation, to make a difference in the lives of others and to pave the way for the next generation.
Watch a Video
Detalles
- Título A Game of Character
- Autor Robinson, Craig
- Encuadernación Hardback
- Edición First edition
- Páginas 288
- Idioma EN
- Editorial Gotham, New York
- Fecha de publicación 2010-04-20
- ISBN 9781592405480
Reseñas en medios
"He helped elect a president."
-The New York Times
"Craig's understanding of character and his sound judgment for how to win on any court, clearly learned in the extraordinary household where he grew up, are unsurpassed. The lessons he shares in this book provide a playbook for success that can be applied by anyone. It's been a joy to witness his remarkable journey."
-Bill Carmody, Men's Basketball Coach, Northwestern University
"For many years the role of family historian - the "keeper of the family lore" as Craig puts it - had belonged to his father, my late husband, Fraser Robinson. Without Fraser here to keep those stories alive, they were in danger of becoming lost and Craig was determined not to let them go, but instead to take up his father's mantle of storyteller, motivator, and Philosopher-in-Chief.
Craig has risen to the challenge with A Game of Character, a book that not only pays tribute to his parents (and to all parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches for that matter) but also honors a beautiful brother-sister relationship and all sibling, family, and community relationships."
-Marian Robinson
-The New York Times
"Craig's understanding of character and his sound judgment for how to win on any court, clearly learned in the extraordinary household where he grew up, are unsurpassed. The lessons he shares in this book provide a playbook for success that can be applied by anyone. It's been a joy to witness his remarkable journey."
-Bill Carmody, Men's Basketball Coach, Northwestern University
"For many years the role of family historian - the "keeper of the family lore" as Craig puts it - had belonged to his father, my late husband, Fraser Robinson. Without Fraser here to keep those stories alive, they were in danger of becoming lost and Craig was determined not to let them go, but instead to take up his father's mantle of storyteller, motivator, and Philosopher-in-Chief.
Craig has risen to the challenge with A Game of Character, a book that not only pays tribute to his parents (and to all parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches for that matter) but also honors a beautiful brother-sister relationship and all sibling, family, and community relationships."
-Marian Robinson
Más ejemplares
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Robinson, Craig
- Usado
- Estado
- UsedVeryGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Skokie, Illinois, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 3.69EUR 3.77 enviando a USA
Mostrar detalles
Precio
EUR 3.69
EUR 3.77
enviando a USA
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character : A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Robinson, Craig
- Usado
- Estado
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 4.73Envío gratuito a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Precio
EUR 4.73
Envío gratuito a USA
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character : A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Robinson, Craig
- Usado
- Estado
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 4.73Envío gratuito a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Precio
EUR 4.73
Envío gratuito a USA
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Robinson, Craig
- Usado
- Estado
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 4.84EUR 3.77 enviando a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Gotham. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. Owner's name inside.
Precio
EUR 4.84
EUR 3.77
enviando a USA
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Robinson, Craig
- Usado
- Estado
- Used - Like New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 5.43EUR 3.77 enviando a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Gotham. Used - Like New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.
Precio
EUR 5.43
EUR 3.77
enviando a USA
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Robinson, Craig
- Usado
- good
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Usado - Good
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 5.66Envío gratuito a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Gotham Books, 2010. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Precio
EUR 5.66
Envío gratuito a USA
A Game of Character : A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Craig Robinson
- Usado
- good
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Usado - Good
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 5.66Envío gratuito a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2010. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Precio
EUR 5.66
Envío gratuito a USA
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Craig Robinson
- Usado
- good
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Usado - Good
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 5.67EUR 3.78 enviando a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Gotham, April 2010. Hardcover. Good.
Precio
EUR 5.67
EUR 3.78
enviando a USA
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character : A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Robinson, Craig
- Usado
- Estado
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 4
- Librería
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 6.30Envío gratuito a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Precio
EUR 6.30
Envío gratuito a USA
Foto de archivo: la portada puede ser diferente
A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond
de Craig Robinson
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Used: Good
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781592405480 / 1592405487
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Precio
-
EUR 7.33Envío gratuito a USA
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Gotham, 2010-04-20. Hardcover. Used: Good.
Precio
EUR 7.33
Envío gratuito a USA
Welcome! Choose your site:
or
or