Hard Work : A Life on and Off the Court

One of the most successful basketball coaches in the nation tells the story of his life, from his turbulent childhood through a coaching career with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Williams recounts how he recruits, teaches, and motivates his players; how he's shepherded teams through some of the most nail-biting games, and how he coached his team through one of the roughest seasons of his tenure. 336 pp. 35,000 print.