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Kentucky Passion - by Del Duduit & John Huang (Paperback)

Kentucky Passion - by  Del Duduit & John Huang (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>-Focuses on the famous moments and personalities of University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball, and how they can inspire and motivate fans in their daily lives.</p> <p>-The Kentucky Wildcats are the most sucussful NCAA Division I team of all time, both in terms of all-time wins and all-time winning percentage</p> <p>-Basketball books have done well for IUP in the past.</p></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Wildcat Wisdom for the Big Blue Nation!</p><p></b>For more than a century, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has built a winning tradition that feeds the Big Blue Nation. The history of the winningest program in college basketball is peppered with unforgettable moments and personalities.</p><p>In <i>Kentucky Passion</i>, Del Duduit and John Huang help fans reexperience some of the most memorable seasons and shots and meet key players and coaches. Readers will learn how they too can rise to challenges and find success through the inspiring stories from Wildcat history. Weekly stories showcasing legendary coaches including Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari, standout players including John Wall, Kyle Macy, DeAndre Liggins, Goose Givens, and Aaron Harrison, and indelible highs and lows (yes, the BBN still hates Laettner) illustrate the value of persistence, hard work, resiliency, teamwork, and more.</p><p><i>Kentucky Passion</i> is for every citizen of the Big Blue Nation and for every sports fan who relishes well-deserved victories, moans at surprise defeats, or wants to learn more about one of the most storied teams in college sports.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>I've read a lot of books about sports over the years and am thrilled to recommend<i>Kentucky Passion: Wildcat Wisdom and Inspiration</i> to anyone who loves Kentucky, all sports fans, or anyone prepared for a book that will challenge you in a practical way. What makes Del Duduit and Dr. John Huang's work so unique is it really brings sports back home and centers them in a place that has relevance to who we are and want to be. In our overly active lives it's easy to lose sight of what really matters and this book is all about that.</p>--Justin Rowland, publisher of Cats Illustrated<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Del Duduit is an award-winning nonfiction author and former sportswriter from Lucasville, Ohio. His weekly blog appears at delduduit.com, and his articles have appeared in multiple national publications. His books include <i>Buckeye Believer: 40 Days of Devotions for the Ohio State Faithful</i>, (with Cyle Young) <i>Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines</i>, and (with Michelle Medlock Adams) <i>Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men's Basketball.</i></p> <p>Dr. John Huang is a retired orthodontist and military veteran. He currently serves as a reporter and sports columnist for Nolan Group Media and as lead writer for the website JustTheCats.com. He enjoys covering University of Kentucky sports and writing books.</p></p>

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