Life, lessons and basketball, includes an editorial blurb from clinton, who praises fisher for his strong faith in the face of adversity, commitment to team goals over individual recognition, and above all else, devotion to his family. If i concentrate on something and work hard at it, something good will come out of it. Derek discusses his faith and family in his new book, character driven. What if derek fisher had played for the razorbacks in college. Derek fisher speaking fee and booking agent contact. If you prefer to read online this book by derek fisher, then press the ebook reader icon instead. Since his inaugural season with the nba in 1996, derek fisher has had a dramatic impact on the great success of the lakers. Two presidents sharing a moment the new york times. Derek fisher is one of the most successful basketball players to hail from arkansas. To book derek fisher for a speaking event or appearance, contact christian speakers 360. Life, lessons, and basketball is derek fisher s autobiography, written by derek himself with an assist from some cat named gary brozek.
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Life, lessons, and basketball, for his fans in the ultimate sports bar and sportsbook, lagasses stadium at the palazzo las vegas event on friday, september 25, 2009. Playing alongside legendary players like kobe bryant, shaquille oneal, and lamar odom, fisher has held his position at point guard, participating in some of the most dramatic postseason games and moments in recent memory. This book is about derek fisher and his life through the nba and how he had to move and do everything for his daughter because she had cancer. The moments you remember and the stories you never heard by jim gray instant usa today bestseller.
Putting your skills to the best use when people found out that my wife candace and i were expecting a child, more than a few of them said, your life is about to change. With a foreword by tom brady as a sportscaster and sports historian, jims career genuinely stands the test of time. Life, lessons, and basketballby derek fisher with gary brozek255 pages, 2009, touchstone and howard and here we have what is as far as i am aware a dramatically new development, not just in the field of selfhelp books by professional athletes but in memoirs and authorized biographies as a whole. A woman talks about finding healing in christ after rape and molestation. Character driven ebook by derek fisher, gary brozek official. Character driven, i confirmed one of the reasons fisher will always be my secondfavorite player behind kobe bryant of all time. Read character driven life, lessons, and basketball by derek fisher available from rakuten kobo. Hire derek fisher speaker fee celebrity speakers bureau. This book is sports history about some of the greats by one of the greats, who was taking it all in.
In his compelling new book, fisher shares the christian values that have guided him on the court and off. That was the one thing that i knew, no matter what, i had to hold that strong. He has had an endorsement deal with nike and the frs healthy energy drink, and currently has a deal with adidas. As a husband, father, and athlete, derek fisher gives god the credit for his success. In his book character driven, fish discusses the strong values and core ethics that have propelled him to success on and off the court.
See all books authored by derek fisher, including character driven. Fisher, who grew up west of boyle park, landed near home at ualr. Character driven ebook by derek fisher 9781439149157. Life, lessons, and basketball, for his fans in the ultimate sports bar and sportsbook, lagasses stadium at the.
Rather than enjoying a good book with a cup of coffee in the afternoon. The three time nba champion and starting point guard for. Read character driven online by derek fisher and gary brozek. In character driven, the nba champion and starting point guard for the lakers shares his life story and the inspirational values that have led to his success. Derek fisher interesting stories about famous people. His mother is an ordained baptist minister and wade. Since his inaugural season with the nba in 1996, derek fisher has had a dramatic impact. Jim gray books related titles character driven by derek fisher. Character driven by derek fisher, 9781416580539, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Life, lessons, and basketball, for his fans in the ultimate sports bar and.
My character has always been important to me, he says. Read character driven online by derek fisher and gary. The fees listed on the speaker profile are rough estimates based on the. Derek lamar fisher born august 9, 1974 is an american basketball coach and former player. Derek fisher books list of books by author derek fisher thriftbooks. Derek fisher has written a book entitled character driven. I wanted readers to know who derek fisher was as a person and. Life, lessons, and basketball is derek fishers autobiography, written by derek himself with an assist from some cat named gary brozek. Look, i love derek fisher, and regardless of this book, he is still my favorite nba player. David robinson played center for the san antonio spurs his entire.
Dwyane wade the miami heat basketball superstar is a devout christian and chose to wear the number 3 because of the holy trinity. The floor general is also the author of the book character driven. Derek fisher is one of the most successful basketball players to hail. Phil jackson and fisher are able to work together on the same team again due to jackson being the president of the knicks. He outlined his faith in his book, character driven.
With anecdotes from his personal and professional life, fisher offers lessons learned along the way. Life, lessons, and basketball by derek fisher 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at. But derek fisher has things to say beyond the scope of basketball. When he says nba star derek fisher s website didnt deliver, it was time to call kurtis ming. He explained, i just totally put everything on my faith in god. This book, however, was terrible, and for just one reason. Heres the excerpt from dereks autobiography, character driven life, les. In character driven, the nba champion and starting point guard for the lakers shares his life story and the inspirational values that have led to. Character driven by derek fisher pdfread character driven. But a couple assistant coaches he had played for one on the wings. Life, lessons, and basketball is derek fishers autobiography, written by derek himself with an assist from some cat named gary.
Sep 16, 2011 derek fisher wrote the book on character. He is credited as the author of the book with gary brozek contributing. Derek fisher has 29 books on goodreads with 290 ratings. However dereks basketball diaries are now in the process of having a storybook ending. Pdfread talking to goats by jim gray pdfread talking to goats. On february 10, 2010, fisher played his 1,000th career game against his former team, the utah jazz, beating kobe bryant to the. Life, lessons, and basketball, and brislington and.
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But a couple of assistant coaches he had played for one on the wings convinced platt otherwise. Feb 10, 2016 i just totally put everything on my faith in god, he has said. Nov 02, 2012 the trojans head coach jim platt doubted he was worth a scholarship, according to fisher s autobiography character driven. On september 8, 2009, fisher released a book, character driven. I started to write about derek fisher in november when he was. Character drivenderek fisher 20090908 the three time nba. I had been eyeing this book for a long time because i believe fisher is a quality person and stands for the right things. Also included is a notebook for his players association dealings and a hardcover copy of his book, character driven. What if derek fisher had played for the razorbacks in. Since his inaugural season with the nba in 1996, derek fisher has had a dramatic impact on the great success of the.
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