Shoe Dog by Phil Knight - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike - Non Fiction - Paperback

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Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781471146725. Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK. Age Range: Adult (Non Fiction). Overview. Shoe Dog is Phil Knight's candid, deeply personal memoir tracing the birth and rise of Nike, from a $50 loan from his father to a global sportswear empire worth billions. Written with the fire and passion of a young man chasing a crazy idea, this is a rare, first-hand account of entrepreneurship at its most chaotic and exhilarating. For anyone fascinated by business, sport, or the grit behind great brands, this is essential reading.. About the Book. In 1962, a young accountant named Phil Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and set off with an unconventional business idea: importing quality, affordable running shoes from Japan to challenge the German giants who dominated the American market. Selling shoes from the boot of his Plymouth at track meets across Oregon, Knight earned eight thousand dollars in his very first year. What followed was a decades-long journey of near-bankruptcy, fierce competition, unlikely partnerships, and unwavering belief, as that scrappy startup grew into Nike, one of the most recognisable and valuable brands on the planet. Shoe Dog pulls back the curtain on the true story behind the swoosh, revealing the doubts, risks, and sacrifices rarely discussed in polished corporate histories. Knight writes with unusual candour about the friends, family, and eccentric early employees who built the company alongside him, and about the many moments when Nike came dangerously close to collapse. Praised by business leaders and casual readers alike for its honesty and narrative drive, this memoir reads less like a corporate case study and more like an adventure story, full of setbacks, gambles, and hard-won triumphs. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of building something from nothing.. Written by Nike founder Phil Knight in his own candid voice. A gripping, honest account of real entrepreneurship, not a polished corporate memoir. Praised by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett among many others. Perfect gift for business students, entrepreneurs, and sport enthusiasts. Brand new paperback edition, ready to read or gift immediately. About the Author. Phil Knight is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., having previously served as its chairman and CEO. He built the company from a small shoe-importing venture into one of the world's leading sportswear brands. Beyond business, Knight is a noted philanthropist, having donated substantial sums to education and healthcare causes. Shoe Dog remains his only full-length memoir, offering readers a rare, unfiltered look into his life and the founding of Nike.. Why You'll Love This Memoir. Shoe Dog offers an unfiltered, page-turning look at how one of the world's biggest brands was really built. Honest, funny, and inspiring, it's a must-read for business fans, entrepreneurs, and anyone who loves a great underdog story.. Please Note: This listing is for the UK paperback edition as shown, with the exact ISBN and cover pictured. Dispatched brand new from LetsBuyBooks.