The return of basketball star Michael Jordan from retirement sparked a storm of welcome and satisfaction among his fans and admirers, although it annoyed some young athletes who whispered about the retirement of this 38-year-old veteran. This book reveals the stages of the star's life and his ascent to championship status, detailing the secrets and qualities that helped him reach a pinnacle no basketball player had reached before.

The purpose of this book is to guide young people through the disciplined life steps that will enable them to climb the ladder of sports stardom and succeed in any endeavor they undertake, drawing from Michael's experience. Pat Williams shows the reader how to achieve their goals with resounding success through amusing stories and quotes gathered from over 1,500 interviews with people who truly knew Michael. Furthermore, he reveals to the reader eleven characteristics that made Michael one of the most important celebrities of the 20th century, thus urging the reader to leverage their own abilities to achieve their ambitions.

In other words, this book is a life program that allows the reader to live like a true champion by applying its principles, encouraged by examples drawn from the author's life, Michael's life, and the lives of other distinguished individuals.

It is worth noting that Pat Williams is one of the most motivating and inspiring speakers and is the senior vice president of the Orlando Magic team, with over thirty-nine years of sports experience. Williams also spent twelve seasons as the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, leading them from a record in the 1974-1975 season to an NBA championship in 1983.

• Publishing House: Arab Scientific Publishers, Inc.
• Number of Pages: 247
• Year of Publication: 2002