Driven from Within

By Michael Jordan and Tinker Hatfield

'A part of all those people who helped me along the way can be found in everything I have done and continue to do. I had some great teachers - and I listened to what they had to say.' - Michael Jordan

A global icon in sports, style and business, Michael Jordan is famous for his unrivalled athletic ability, his fierce determination, and his grace under pressure. In DRIVEN FROM WITHIN, he makes it clear that his phenomenal success is thanks in large part to the teachers, mentors and friends who have guided him throughout his life. Here is a book about the power of collaboration and teamwork, the energy that is released when people share their gifts and hard-won knowledge.

With almost two million copies of his three previous books in print, Michael Jordan has proven himself to be as strong a performer in bookstores as he is on the court. Lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed, this is Michael Jordan's most intimate book to date. Organized around the qualities that Jordan demonstrates in his own life and that he looks for in others - qualities like authenticity, integrity, passion and commitment - DRIVEN FROM WITHIN is an inspiring record of an extraordinary life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Release date: Dec 25, 2012
• ISBN: 9781471105715

Michael Jordan

The author is an individual with power. The sound of empowerment coming from his lips of clay crushes your eardrum with extreme force and repairs it all the same time. However, his presence transforms your mind in a split second and you have easily given him your undivided attention with him controlling your entire being and you are changed forever.

Reviews for Driven from Within

[asktheages · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I'm not really sure how you'd classify this one (coffee table book? serious bio?) but it's a pretty solid overview of Jordan's career. It's very picture-heavy, yet manages to contain a surprising amount of info, given that it's only 156 pages long. I think that the difference between this and other similar books is that most athletes would probably give you a run-through of what happened during every single season of their careers, whereas Jordan sticks mainly to the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows, and not necessarily the in-between moments. It's not perfect - of COURSE he glosses over the many controversial aspects of his life and career, like the gambling thing, the death of his father, and his marriage (not to be a gossip hound, but his marital philandering is well known). But the photography and the summary of his career make this stand out, especially if you're a fan of Jordan.

[Dennis Onyango · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Truly inspirational. Great to hear about the intangibles that created the tangible Brand Jordan

[Kaaran Watene · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Interesting look from MJ’s perspective. Motivating and inspiring. For some reason the formatting was a bit off when I viewed it.

[Rene Gilmartin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Insight into the focus and drive of Jordan how he uses his application to sport to his advantage in business.

[kasp1974 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is an abstract take on Michael Jordan's achievements. It is different from his other books because it allows other voices to speak along with Michael. The voices of his shoe designer, marketing specialist and agent are not often heard and rarely in such a natural unfiltered tone. The voices tell stories about Michael from their perspective and not about his on court exploits but also about his presence and actions in such places as the board room, design office and at a restaurant. This is not the retelling of the Michael Jordon story in a chronological order. It is a motivating story about his philosophy and values and how they made him successful off the court, in areas such as his shoe and clothing brand.