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Tom Landry
The former coach of the Dallas Cowboys offers a personal look at his philosophy and faith, his management strategies, and his leadership standards, as well as a glimpse of the sports personalities he knows
302 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1990
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June 14, 2017
Tom Landry was such a good christian man. He was the best coach the Dallas Cowboys had. He brought the best out of his players. He was a way better person on how he dealt with Jerry Jones firing him. Jerry Jones did him dirty with the way he fired him. I can't stand Jerry Jones. I never did like him but now I dislike him even more after reading this book. After Jones fired him, he called and said he wanted to meet with him. If it had been me I wouldn't want to meet with him, but Tom Landry a better person than me. I love Tom Landry and love this book!
November 5, 2018
This book is easy to read, surprisingly profound, and very applicable to positions of leadership.
April 5, 2016
Solid but slight autobiography that while a fun read, is a little skimpy on the details. For fans of football history, Landry gives a ground floor view of the development of the NFL & one of its most storied franchises, from the merger to with the AFL to the development of the 4-3 defense. However, Landry provides little controversial details (at most, he briefly mentions objecting to the Cowboy cheerleaders skimpy outfits). Granted, a large part of this is who Landry was, a devote Christian & family man, thus he was not one to gossip. As a result, it not one of the most interesting reads, though it reads pretty fast (it's just under 300 pages). Overall, a nice read for football fans but not one of the best sports memoirs on the shelves.
January 16, 2008
In the topsy-turvy world of professional coaching, the head coach rarely stays long. One huge exception is Tom Landry - head coach of the Dallas Cowboys for 29 years. In that 29 years, he had a streak of 20 straight winning seasons, 5 Super Bowl appearances, and 2 world championships.
Words that come to mind after reading this book are quiet, honest, and plain book.
Words that come to mind after reading this book are quiet, honest, and plain book.
January 2, 2011
It was a good read. It was really neat to revisit football from my child hood "The Cowboys" and learning that "hail mary" was invented by Roger Starbach. What a career Tom Landray had. It was nice to read how he got started and sad on how his career ended. Very likeable and respecatable man.
January 4, 2011
Tom Landry was the coach of my favorite football team as a child. I admit, before the age of 10 I loved the Cowboys - but I was still a huge Lions fan as well. The Lions however, were never in the playoffs, so at playoff time I became a Cowboys fan...Tom Landry was a legend. The book about his life is fantastic, and a must read for any football fan regardless of your favorite team.
October 5, 2015
An enjoyable book from Tom Landry about his life up till the time of his being replaced as the Cowboys coach in 1989. From life experiences, to his personality, to his faith that made him the person he is. How the Dallas Cowboys grew to be the team they became.
August 2, 2016
Rated: C
December 19, 2008
Landry's story is amazing. World War II soldier, all pro player, Hall of Fame coach. Kind, humble and unassuming the whole way. The book itself is a little dry and could have been much better.
November 29, 2011
Despised the Cowboys growing up, but, had a lot of respect for coach Landry. Great read and confirmed for me that he was not only a great coach but a great man.
July 4, 2012
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Excellent. I grew up watching Coach Landry and the early '70s Cowboys. Exciting times.
Excellent. I grew up watching Coach Landry and the early '70s Cowboys. Exciting times.
December 11, 2015
A great book by a great man. Only John Wooden and Tony Dungy are in his class.
October 18, 2016
Entertaining, great anecdotes.
December 1, 2016
Great Book
December 9, 2020
I was always a Dallas Cowboys fan and Mr. Landry was a great coach! It greatly angered me when the Jones dynasty bought the team and fired him, but I guess as the Christian we should all aspire to be and Mr. Landry was, God rest his soul, all is forgiven. I'm still not fond of the Jones', but that's me....I'm trying though. Anyway, for anyone who's a Mr. Tom Landry fan, read his book. Whatta coach!!! And a brilliant mind!
August 25, 2022
Tom Landry the man! Great story of his life, faith, and building of the Cowboys.
August 8, 2023
A great book about a man who dedicated his life to the game of Football!!!!!!!
October 27, 2024
Coach Landry is a teacher and leader. The book is a no nonsense account of his adult life from Mission, Texas to coaching the Dallas Cowboys football team for 29 years.
Coach Landry is a class act.
Coach Landry is a class act.
March 6, 2025
The one autobiography I’ll actually enjoy reading
November 12, 2023
I was born and raised in Texas and grew up a Cowboys fan, so I absolutely loved this autobiography. I had the privilege of meeting Tom Landry and some of the legendary players in the early 80s at their training camp in Thousand Oaks, CA.
This book is inspiring, insightful and funny and is definitely one of my favorite autobiographies. Tom Landry has been gone a long time but he lives on through this book.
This book is inspiring, insightful and funny and is definitely one of my favorite autobiographies. Tom Landry has been gone a long time but he lives on through this book.
July 6, 2016
A great autobiography of a coach who sought to live with integrity and discipline while honoring God.
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