Sports: Life Lessons from the Court, Field and Gridiron

by John Bytheway

Why do we love sports so much? Perhaps it’s because a basketball, baseball, or football game is like a miniature lifetime — an unscripted, unpredictable drama where determination, adversity, persistence, exhilaration, and disappointment are all acted out in front of us.

The last-second three-pointer. The ninth-inning grand slam. The fourth and goal to go with time running out. In so many ways, the drama of sports mirrors the drama of life, where we all strive to overcome adversity and defeat with courage and determination. Drawing from the observations and stories of coaches, players, Church leaders, and even a few personal experiences, John Bytheway presents life lessons from the wide world of sports that all will appreciate. (Parents will appreciate that he also includes a few lessons not to learn from sports, including boasting, taunting, and the like.) Athletes, former athletes, and armchair quarterbacks of all ages will enjoy Sports: Life Lessons from Court, Field, and Gridiron.

Genres: Sports, Lds, Religion

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 13, 2009

About the author

John Bytheway (born October 1962) is an American author and academic, who is well known as a comic motivational speaker for youth within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Born in Salt Lake City, Bytheway attended the University of Utah and Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, receiving a Master's Degree in Religious Education. He also served as a missionary for the LDS Church in the Philippines.

Bytheway is a religious studies instructor at BYU, currently focusing on the Book of Mormon. He also serves on the Aaronic Priesthood/Young Women Writing Committee for the LDS Church. Bytheway and his wife Kimberly have six children.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved the goal oriented meaning of this book. So glad I read it.

[Parker Nielsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read with some insightful reminders on the lessons that sports can teach us.

[Trevor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. John Bytheway is the best mormon author and writes the best mormon books. This was one of them.

[Kristal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book for my boys and husband who love sports and the lessons learned there.

[Ryan Burt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is just a quick read of sports quotes and stories. Interesting and fun. Doesn't take long to read.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun short book with great moments and quotes from sports and athletes. Classic Bytheway humor and style. :)

[Will Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, if your someone who likes to use sports example for your life this is a great way to do it. There are many great quotes to be able to take and learn more with.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the humor in some of the quotes and the spiritual nature of others. Really good, quick read.