NATIONAL BESTSELLER For John Wooden's millions of fans--a heartfelt and revealing self-portrait about the people and events that shaped his life Sports Illustrated declared: "There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man." ESPN selected him as the "Greatest Coach of the 20th Century." From his birth on an Indiana tenant farm, to All-American honors at Purdue, to his historic record-setting UCLA dynasty, John Wooden is a towering figure in 20th-century sports, and his experience and wisdom an American treasure. In My Personal Best, Coach Wooden tells how he did it and the lessons he learned on his remarkable journey. Pairing never-before-seen photos from Coach Wooden's private collection with his personal stories and affirmations, this book encompasses the dramatic arc of Wooden's larger-than-life achievements and experiences. As he did in his perpetual bestseller Wooden, Coach offers a wealth of biographical details, personal reflections, and a lifetime of lessons. His millions of fans will cherish this definitive pictorial history of a living sports legend. "John Wooden is a living legend because he practiced what he preached--the code of ethics which created America's strength." --Phil Jackson, head coach, Los Angeles Lakers "Most of what I know, what's made me a smart man, has come from John Wooden." --Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer "A man of John Wooden's accomplishments and integrity would stand out in any era, but now, almost three decades after he coached his last game, he is in some ways an even more striking figure." --Bob Costas

In "Humbled by the Journey: Life Lessons For My Family...And Yours," Miguel "Mike" Benito Fernandez takes readers on parallel journeys: A 508-mile pilgrimage along El Camino de Santiago from France through Spain - and from a dirt road Cuban town to the pinnacles of U.S. business success. The book shines a light on the lessons Mike has learned over a lifetime of working tirelessly, overcoming obstacles and "showing up." The most important lesson: "You have to take care of those who come after you."

The Learning Journey compels the reader to see their own journey through life as a climb toward consciousness and survival. This gripping true story of one persons successful struggle to survive tragic and chaotic challenges can lead others to an examination of childhood scripts, and a recognition of their own value system based on their life experience. Combining psychological and spiritual wisdom, June Lamb, gives guidance and inspiration for those willing to step into the classroom called life as they explore what it means to be human. The acceptance of loss as part of that classroom, and the search for finding authority in religion, medicine, higher education, and law are widely explored in her absorbing story of a life full of universal themes that will be recognized by all. She tells her personal story in conjunction with case examples drawn directly from her years of practice as a family therapist.

Get to know the man, Gary Chapman. You just might discover yourself along the way. Most of us have heard of Gary Chapman, the man who helped the world learn how to speak the five love languages. Millions of people have been blessed by his books and ministry. But the thing about Gary is . . . he's just a regular guy, not all that different from you. And in the mirror of Gary's life, you might discover your own story, too. In Life Lessons and Love Languages, you'll follow the biography of Gary Chapman from Small Town, USA to bestselling author and global speaker. You might be surprised at what makes him tick! In his story, you'll discern the five great influences that shape people's lives: home, education, marriage, children, and vocation. Even if you don't experience each of these influences yourself, you'll benefit from seeing how these pillars of human society work together to make productive people. Getting to know Gary will be a lot of fun. But getting to know yourself and how the world works is a gift that this small-town kid doesn't want you to miss.

Life offers us such opportunity and hope. For author Mike Peck life has afforded him the same. How he's gotten here though some would say has been a bit different than most. Explore his journey thus far as he discusses how determination, a positive mind set and faith have made him the husband, father and educator he's become, despite having a severe heart condition. Written for folks of all ages, Mike describes his experiences being a lifelong heart patient while maintaining a 'normal' life. Whether you are a heart patient, parent, someone in the medical field, or just a person interested in hearing more, Mike hopes to inspire a least one of you with his less than normal story.

This is the tale of an epic three-month adventure through unexplored Amazon terrain and it might even change your life. Fuelled by a zest for life and the desire to explore the world around her, Pip Stewart took on a world-first challenge: following Guyana s Essequibo river from source to sea. With the help of guides from the Wai Wai indigenous community, Pip and her team journeyed through the Amazon rainforest, facing peril every day as they kayaked rapids, traversed waterfalls and hacked their way through mountainous jungle, before finally reaching the Atlantic Ocean.Survival skills and a flesh-eating parasite weren t the only things Pip took home from the rainforest. From contending with snakes to learning about the value of community, forgiveness and self-belief, in Life Lessons from the Amazon Pip shares twelve pearls of wisdom that we can all apply to our own lives. Her hard-won insights invite us to embrace the wildness within ourselves and live more every day.

Life Lessons: A Purpose Driven Leadership Journey is about a Caribbean girl from the small and beautiful island of Barbados. Alison Browne-Ellis was raised by a single mum with her three other siblings in an urban district, in what most would describe as extremely humble beginnings. Surviving a childhood where the most basic needs were in scarce commodity, the author understands the true meaning of struggles and was quietly determined to break the cycle of poverty, while raising the profile shaped by her past generations. She reveals a strong purpose that shaped her career journey, and highlights what she believes are the key personal skills and qualities required to achieve and sustain career success. In her book, Alison Browne-Ellis shares a collection of personal life stories that have shaped her career journey and influenced her leadership style in the hope of inspiring others.As a well-respected Corporate Executive, Alison is proud to carry the label of a strong, black, intelligent, successful, and transformational business leader. She remains passionate about coaching and mentoring young professionals and hopes that this simple, easy to read book can highlight and inspire the values of hard work, determination and discipline, while remaining true to self.

This book is focused on helping you show up to life authentically. Most of us wear a mask our entire life and endure situations or relationships that aren't serving us. What would life be like if you cut the BS? If you truly healed? If you allowed what is meant for you? Became the best version of yourself?When you allow what is meant to be, you might be pleasantly surprised. You'll be forced to accept what is, rather than what you're expecting for your life. I know you're thinking, "But why would I want to do this?"The short answer: focusing on your future expectations, rather than reality, isn't really living. It's simply dreaming.As a psychologist, I've spent countless hours listening to people in their most vulnerable states. They've told me their deepest struggles, maybe things that they hadn't told anyone else. Now, of course, I will never go into detail about client specifics, but I couldn't help but notice several themes among the people I've treated. All of these people were from different cultures and had vastly different value systems. Yet, it was fascinating that the human experience had its parallels.I noticed when people were able to gain insight into certain patterns in their lives, they were able to overcome some pretty tough obstacles. They had these "ah ha" moments earlier in their life, and to my surprise, they were able to gain momentum in their lives relatively quickly. Most importantly, they had less regrets about their lives after acknowledging the situations they had to change.I compiled some of the most common themes I encountered in therapy, while considering the research and a spiritual perspective, and formulated this book, Life Lessons to Master Before You Die. Therapy can be seen as a mysterious and intimidating process, so I cut right to the chase and outlined these lessons in an easy-to-read format, with practical solutions to overcome them. I had a feeling most people would benefit from this, as many people in therapy seemed to struggle with similar problems.Uncovering life's patterns early on serves as a foundation for quicker healing. It's similar to having a cheat code in a video game. The sooner you find the cheat code, the quicker you can progress in levels or get to the finish line. But here, there is no finish line.Healing has no end. It's a transformative process that happens over and over again. This "cheat code" basically facilitates progress but isn't a magic wand. The point is to focus on the path that leads to healing, whether you reach the finish line or not. We see fulfillment in life when we take small steps in the right direction. It's about the journey (yes, I said it).Also, this book may sound morbid ("oh my gosh, will I really die one day!?"). It's a reminder that our time on earth is limited and it's never too late to be the best version of yourself. In fact, starting to work on yourself today can make the rest of your life the best years you've ever had. Cheers to having good things to say on your death bed rather than having regrets!

How are we shaped by our successes and failures? Who impacts the decisions we make? And how can a book written by a total stranger help you? With candor, humor and unabashed self-deprecation, I've embraced what makes me unique and hope my story inspires you to do the same.

Long time sufferer of fibromyalgia, Brigid Gallagher set out on a journey between Egypt, India, Rome, Lourdes, Carcassonne and Bali. In this beautiful travel writing memoir on healing, spirituality and alternative medicine, Brigid shares her travel memories and the importance of slowing down. If you enjoyed Eat, Pray, Love, you will enjoy this.