Building character--Harry's way!!
Vincent P. Carocci
The story of Harry DeFrank, a high school girl's basketball team coach, who taught his players more than just the game of basketball.
Read Time: ~5.7 hr
Phil Jackson
by Peter Richmond (2013)
About this book
"Phil Jackson--the legendary coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls--has told his own story. Now it is time for a different view--a deeply reported, unauthorized account by one of America's top sports journalists"--
Setting / LocationCalifornia
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePhil Jackson Lead Character
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