This inspirational memoir by Craig Robinson pays tribute to his
parents, his coaches, and the lessons his experiences have taught
him.
Foreword by Marian Robinson
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 he and his sister were raised by devoted
parents who taught them the values of education, and hard work, and
the importance of reaching far beyond what even seemed possible.
Those lessons of character were fundamental 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
forgo 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, and 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 the 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.
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