Shoe Dog

A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

Phil Knight

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Simon & Schuster
26 September 2017

Work & world of industry Children's & Young Adult; People & places (Children's&YA); Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's&YA); Educational: Business studies

""This book, a young reader's edition of Knight's autobiography, is an eye-opening look into the story of Knight before his multibillion dollar company. His tenacity is inspiring and will be a valuable lesson for young entrepreneurs."" --School Library Journal ""Knight writes from the heart in this young adult version of his 2016 adult memoir. The book takes readers from the beginning of his dream...to the creation of the internationally known, uber-successful Nike brand. Shoe Dog reads like a great story about how an ambition turned into a business, while at the same time it serves as a guide for accomplishing great things."" --VOYA

In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight ""offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh"" (Booklist, starred review), opening up about how he went from being a track star at an Oregon high school to the founder of a brand and company that changed everything.

You must forget your limits.

It was only when Nike founder Phil Knight got cut from the baseball team as a high school freshman that his mother suggested he try out for track instead. Knight made the track team and he found he could run fast and even more he liked it.

Ten years later, young and searching, Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and launched a company with one simple mission: import high quality running shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the trunk of his car to start, he and his gang of friends and runners built one of the most successful brands ever.

Phil Knight encountered risks and setbacks along the way, but always followed his own advice. Just keep going. Don't stop. Whatever comes up, don't stop. Filled with wisdom, humanity, humor, and heart, the young readers edition of the bestselling Shoe Dog is a story of determination that inspires all who read it.

The Young Reader's Edition is an abridged version of the internationally bestselling adult book and it features original front matter and back matter, including a new introduction and ""A Letter to the Young Reader"" containing advice from Phil Knight for budding entrepreneurs.

By: Phil Knight
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Young Readers' ed.
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781534401181
ISBN 10: 1534401180
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 26 September 2017
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

One of the world's most influential business executives, Phil Knight is the founder of Nike, Inc. He served as CEO of the company from 1964 to 2004, as board chairman through 2016, and he is currently Chairman Emeritus. He lives in Oregon with his wife, Penny.

Reviews for Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

Knight writes from the heart in this young adult version of his 2016 adult memoir. The book takes readers from the beginning of his dream ... to the creation of the internationally known, uber-successful Nike brand. Shoe Dog reads like a great story about how an ambition turned into a business, while at the same time it serves as a guide for accomplishing great things. - VOYA--VOYA Oct 1, 2017 This book, a young reader's edition of Knight's autobiography, is an eye-opening look into the story of Knight before his multibillion dollar company. His tenacity is inspiring and will be a valuable lesson for young entrepreneurs -- School LIbrary Journal --School Library Journal November 1, 2017