The Gifts of Jimmy V: A Coach's Legacy

About this book

Jim Valvano was a man whose life had an unforgettable impact on those who knew him. When he died of cancer on April 28 1993 after a long heroic and very public struggle his spirit vibrancy dreams and passions did not die with him; they live on in the people he touched. Looking at the lives through the eyes of the people who loved him most The Gifts of Jimmy V reveals the heart of Jim Valvano present in them all. Through dozens of interviews with family friends coaches players and colleagues authors Valvano and Hill not only reconstruct the life of this unusual man but also capture the essence of his unique ability to lead galvanize inspire and motivate others.