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by Phil Knight

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Did he write this himself? Or did he have a ghost writer? I'm just really impressed by how well it's written.

Travis Whitaker Ghost writer was JR Moehringer. Who also worked with Andre Agassi on his biography, and wrote his own memoir "The Tender Bar". â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðGhost writer was JR Moehringer. Who also worked with Andre Agassi on his biography, and wrote his own memoir "The Tender Bar". (less)

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As a sucker for biographies and success stories this will be my all time favourite for its 360 degree view of the personal and professional life of an entrepreneur. No demi-god kind of portrayal. But am quite intrigued to learn why icons from Steve jobs to Phil chose to typecast India as a land of snake charmers, full of polluted landscapes and corrupt individuals.Has Phil's perspective changed over the years?

Neeraj Menta I think that portrayal is possible because many westerners who visited India earlier visited the more unique spots surrounding the spiritual destinatiâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI think that portrayal is possible because many westerners who visited India earlier visited the more unique spots surrounding the spiritual destinations in India where they see a lot of such people who confirm their pre-conceived notions thus further strengthening that impression. But I believe that narrative doesn't hold good in the current days.(less)

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Where is Christina Knight?! Phil, where the hell is your daughter!?

Nora After I listened to the book I googled his sons and learned he also has a daughter. I do not remember her being born. Likewise, I could not find anythâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðAfter I listened to the book I googled his sons and learned he also has a daughter. I do not remember her being born. Likewise, I could not find anything on her. (less)

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Is this book appropriate for an early middle schooler to read?

Umeed Mohd Yesss. its one of the best book I have ever read. Its a must read for every student. Mr. Knight is a kind hearted entrepreneur unlike Mr. Jeff Bezoz oâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðYesss. its one of the best book I have ever read. Its a must read for every student. Mr. Knight is a kind hearted entrepreneur unlike Mr. Jeff Bezoz of Amazon who is ruthless blood thirsty, crushed his competitors and small business.(less)

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Great book. Why did Bowerman get so little after they went public? Was it because he was originally investor in Blue Ribbons and Nike was no longer his company?

Ann M. As I understand it Bowerman demanded to sell his shares quite some time before the company went public. According the memoir, Knight had to beg Bowermâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðAs I understand it Bowerman demanded to sell his shares quite some time before the company went public. According the memoir, Knight had to beg Bowerman to have any share.(less)

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