Grimm Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I noticed this on amazon while looking for Mark May's book has anyone read this and is it any good? link http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0840776608/qid=1128730855/sr=8-6/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i6_xgl14/702-0837323-5788042 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 It wasn't bad, but it's a little outdated now. It was kind of the typical, how I got my start book. I did like the behind the scenes of his meeting with JKC when he first got the Skins job. It just seems like JG has done so much with his life since he wrote the book (NASCAR, kids' successes, coming back to the Skins). I'll be anxious to see if he writes another one after he retires again; though I don't want that to be anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I liked Fourth and One. I actually liked his next book, Racing to Win, better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Fourth And One is okay. It's a really easy read. I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkipper Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 It's a good history of the Skins in the 80's. He really gets into his faith and how it has guided him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 It's a good history of the Skins in the 80's. He really gets into his faith and how it has guided him too. my thoughts exactly...interesting stuff about the teams up until 1988...lot's of Christianity in it though. And Lots has happened since the book was written. I found a copy in my local library. Free = GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Jumbo Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Fourth And One is okay. It's a really easy read. I liked it. Yes, it was very easy to read. Kind of book if you have a day off you could read it in a few hours. It also deals alot with his Christianity. He has a whole chapter devoted to this issue, called "Your Choice" which is about 6 pages long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted October 8, 2005 Author Share Posted October 8, 2005 thanks for the info all, sounds a little to christiany for my tastes, think i'll pass I love joe gibbs as a coach, but hes a bit of a nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVCChairman Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 There is definately a lot of religion in that book.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andavy Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I heard Gibbs reference that book in an interview recently about that time of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F Landry Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 thanks for the info all, sounds a little to christiany for my tastes, think i'll pass I love joe gibbs as a coach, but hes a bit of a nerd So, religious people are nerds? :doh: Lay off guy... :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallntfox Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I have an autographed copy of Fourth and One which I count among my prized possessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan12 Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 The book also mentions some details about his influences as a coach (Coryell) and his evolution to become The Squire's main man. Joe talks about his investment snafu and how he learned some valuable lessons about finances. He's an excellent racquetball player, btw. The christianity undertones are important in explaining how he dealt with pressure and adversity (particularly within the pressure cooker known as RFK). His wife Pat is mentioned throughout the book, as is the importance of his family. Typical Joe, he's very modest in his recollections of on field success, yet explains the progression of his teams with plain concepts. I enjoyed the book as a fan of Joe and as a fan of the Skins. It's a must read for anyone sharing these passions, particularly during this reincarnation of our plain, yet extraordinary, Coach. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUBAKAH Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 The book also mentions some details about his influences as a coach (Coryell) and his evolution to become The Squire's main man. Joe talks about his investment snafu and how he learned some valuable lessons about finances. He's an excellent racquetball player, btw. The christianity undertones are important in explaining how he dealt with pressure and adversity (particularly within the pressure cooker known as RFK). His wife Pat is mentioned throughout the book, as is the importance of his family. Typical Joe, he's very modest in his recollections of on field success, yet explains the progression of his teams with plain concepts.I enjoyed the book as a fan of Joe and as a fan of the Skins. It's a must read for anyone sharing these passions, particularly during this reincarnation of our plain, yet extraordinary, Coach. . I agree 100%, and still have a VHS in the plastic of 4th and 1. Get it, read it, live it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 It was a great book diffently worth buying it's only like $6 bucks or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 thanks for the info all, sounds a little to christiany for my tastes, think i'll pass I love joe gibbs as a coach, but hes a bit of a nerd WOW, way out of line there bro... I don't know how you as a skins fan could make that statement. Joe Gibbs is not a nerd, and he certainly isn't one for being a christian. :mad: :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Wow, didn't know I was a nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalRedskinFan Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 If he is a "nerd" then he is. Nothin wrong with being a "nerd". Only give it power if you put anything into it. As a Christian and a self-proclaimed "nerd" or "geek" I take no offence. Ill take a "nerd" Joe Gibbs over a Parrcells or Bellecheck (sp?) or whoever! So what is am sayings is dont matter no how..........he is The Joe Gibbs:point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartskins Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 thanks for the info all, sounds a little to christiany for my tastes, think i'll pass I love joe gibbs as a coach, but hes a bit of a nerd I think those of you that are commenting on the post above are reading something into it that's not there. I don't see an intended connection between the nerd comment and the Christianity comment. Maybe I'm wrong, but it doesn't seem to be written that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 It was a good quick read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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