Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

by Knight, Phil
ISBN: 9781534401198
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"An eye-opening look into the story of Knight before his multibillion dollar company." --School Library Journal

"A great story about how an ambition turned into a business...serves as a guide for accomplishing great things." --VOYA

In this young reader's edition of the New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight "offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh" (Booklist, starred review), opening up about how he went from being a track star at an Oregon high school to the founder of a brand and company that changed everything.

You must forget your limits.

It was only when Nike founder Phil Knight got cut from the baseball team as a high school freshman that his mother suggested he try out for track instead. Knight made the track team and found that not only could he run fast but also, more importantly, he liked it.

Ten years later, young and searching, Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and launched a company with one simple mission: import high quality running shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the trunk of his car to start, he and his gang of friends and runners built one of the most successful brands ever.

Phil Knight encountered risks and setbacks along the way, but always followed his own advice. Just keep going. Don't stop. Whatever comes up, don't stop. Filled with wisdom, humanity, humor, and heart, the young readers edition of the bestselling Shoe Dog is a story of determination that inspires all who read it.

The Young Readers Edition is an abridged version of the internationally bestselling adult book and it features original front matter and back matter, including a new introduction and "A Letter to the Young Reader" containing advice from Phil Knight for budding entrepreneurs.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Knight, Phil
  • ISBN: 9781534401198
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.10 x 0.90
  • Number Of Pages: 304
  • Publication Year: 2019

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    Steve n. - 16 days ago

    Compelling “only in America” story. Well written and easy to read.

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  • The story from blue ribbon sports to a global empire

    Stefani S. - 5 years 10 months ago

    A great look at the rise of Nike to the Jordan era told by the cofounder himself! For anyone interested in a telling of the early days, Phil Knight takes you into the meetings, the conversations, and the ideas behind one of the biggest companies In the world. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves Nike! #SummerReading

  • Impactful story of one of the world's most iconic brands!

    Regina G. - 5 years 11 months ago

    Phil Knight tells the gut-wrenching story of how the world-famous Nike brand was built. Highly recommend to any aspiring entrepreneurs and business-oriented readers. The impeccable storytelling found in this book is a true gem!