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Power forward : my presidential education / Reggie Love.

by Love, Reggie, 1981-

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Simon & Schuster, 2015.

Love, Reggie, 1981-

Obama, Barack -- Friends and associates.

Presidents -- United States -- Staff -- Biography.

Basketball players, Black -- United States -- Biography.

Mentoring -- Biography.

United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.

United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-

9781476763347 (hc.)

1476763348 (hc.)

9781476763354 (pbk.)

1476763356 (pbk.)

9781476763354 (pbk.)

1476763356 (pbk.)

First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.

vii, 213 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

The tip-off -- The bottom is only the beginning -- Every layup isn't easy -- You can't teach height -- Never get too comfortable on the bench -- You are never not representing -- Own your mistakes -- Little things are big things in disguise -- Toss out the playbook -- Court connection -- Dress the part -- There's no place like home (court) -- At least it's not fried walleye -- Let the bear out of the cage -- Anger management -- Sunlight is the strongest disinfectant -- Use your voice -- Play it out -- You can't buy momentum -- History happens every day -- Character counts in large amounts -- Value the ball -- Mothers know best -- Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself -- A business, man -- 75 percent of life is just showing up -- Know when to leave the party -- Create your own shot.

"Reggie Love's path to adulthood went through the White House by way of Duke University's Blue Devils basketball team. Mentored by both Coach Krzyzewski and President Obama, Love shares universal insights learned in unique circumstances, an education in how sports, politics, and life can define who you are, what you believe in, and what it takes to make a difference. Reggie Love was the special assistant and personal aide to President Barack Obama from 2007 to 2011. His official duties didn't come close to capturing his close bond with Obama, who plays a role that is part boss and part big brother. Accountability and serving with pride and honor were learned during unsought moments: from co-coaching grade school girls basketball with the president; lending Obama his tie ahead of a presidential debate; managing a personal life when no hour is truly his own; being tasked with getting the candidate up in the morning on time for long days of campaigning. Love drew on Coach K's teachings as he learned to navigate Washington. But it was while owning up to losing (briefly) the President's briefcase, figuring out how to compete effectively in pick-up games in New Hampshire during the primary to secure support and votes, babysitting the children of visiting heads of state, and keeping the President company at every major turning point of his historic first campaign and administration, that Love learned how persistence and passion can lead not only to success, but to a broader concept of responsibility"--Provided by publisher.

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