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The memoir of the man who founded Nike
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What it is about
Phil Knight tells the story of how he started Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 by selling shoes from the trunk of his car. He describes the early years of near-failure, partners, lawsuits and the creation of Nike. The book is candid and well written.
Who will enjoy it
Entrepreneurs and readers who like memoirs.
What you will get
It covers 1962 to 1980.
Shoe Dog Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Entrepreneurship · Memoir · Nike
Length
400 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
Phil Knight and his early team.
Setting
Oregon, Japan and the early shoe business.
What makes it different
A founder’s honest story of the shaky early years.
Feel
Honest, funny and moving.
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