Paterno: By the Book

by Joe Paterno, Bernard Asbell (Collaborator)

The iconoclastic head football coach at Penn State offers his observations and opinions on winning and losing, education, discipline, race relations, fame and its pressures, faith, the media, motivation, and leadership

Genres: Sports, Biography, Football, Nonfiction

287 pages, Hardcover

First published September 9, 1989

Reviews

[Bob Marthinsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome insight into Joseph's strategy, philosophy, integrity, vulnerabity, etc. with numerous supporting stories.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't agree a lot with Paterno's spiritual outlook on life. This is, however, one of the best semi-autobiographies I've read. The Penn State football coach of over 45 years outlines his success, the success of his student athletes, and the culture of college football. He transcends most sports-themed biographies by giving a lot of practical advice on how to live a leader's life and why we should all help each other.

[J. J. Arias · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first time I read this book it made a strong impression on me. Parts of the book were just as I remembered them over twenty years ago. If only I had applied more of its lessons over that same time span. Makes me want to re-read The Aeneid.

[Jermain · Rating 5 out of 5]

From Joe Pa, himself! 'Nuff said!

[Bj Biringer · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the books that shaped me as an individual.

[Todd Stolze · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this before the scandal broke.