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The Natural History of the Long Expedition to the Rocky Mountains 1819-1820

Published in Paperback by Oxford University Press (1997)

Author: Howard Ensign Evans

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Absurd Exercise in Self-Congratulation

There are two possibilities:
1. Thomas wrote this BEFORE he ruined the CBA and bailed on the organization to coach in the NBA. So maybe his recommendations on life and business aren't ones you want to follow.
2. Thomas wrote this AFTER he ruined the CBA and bailed on the organization to coach in the NBA. In this case, he's sadly blind to his lacking business skills, after taking the CBA to bankruptcy with his faulty business plans and generally greedy, self-absorbed behavior.
This book is only interesting in that it shows how people can be so self-delusional. Don't buy this.

A great book for those who are starting out

I am sick of these silly reviews which harp on the CBA bankruptcy, which Isiah acknowledges as a failure. What they did not acknowledge is that this "50+ year old" league was on the brink of failure when he bought it, and would have failed earlier had he not, plain and simple. This is a great story for someone (like most of our inner city youth/adults, especially those who grew up in the 1970s) who is struggling with their circumstances, yet striving to make something of themselves and those around them.

The CBA critics are probably the same who regard Jack Welch, as the ultimate Corporate God, yet fail to acknowledge him as what he has clearly shown himself, a self-aggrandizing, greedy, materialistic, adulter. Isiah, unethical? I have not seen him take the 5th and refuse to discuss his mistakes. What about these guys: Ken Lay, Scott Sullivan, Bernie Ebbers, Andy Fastow? Hmm....

Sorry boys, I will stick with Isiah and his book. He never tries to portray himself as a victim, yet acknowledges his mistakes. What would you call this person? I think we would call this person a human being. Make this book a part of your library and share it with your kids.

Everyone has a "Gladys"

This is a book for all ages. Isiah really touches the heart talking about growing up in Chicago in a big family that didn't have a lot. Gladys was the name he gave his local basketball court. It was where he sought solace from the tough world and where he realized his dream. This is a great story that isn't about business but about how you can fulfill your dreams. The fundamentals are practical and encouraging. If you are a sports fan, you will love his insight into the big games of his career. It is an easy read that gives us all hope.