This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite
Bill Rasmussen is a sports lover who, at an early age, found his way into the industry through his initiative. He became an expert in sports and developed a mind focused on advertising and promoting himself, which opened up opportunities for him. He was able to become a sports commentator and eventually achieve great things such as founding the first 24-hour sports television network. Rasmussen tells his inspiring story in ESPN: One Giant Leap for Fankind. He focuses on several important aspects, including his personal experiences, the evolution of sports, and technology. He simultaneously gives us an overview of how America has progressed over time. Each chapter covers a decade from 1930 to the present and provides sports scoreboards that form a timeline highlighting major events in the country.
I loved Bill Rasmussen's account because it is so personal. He relates how as a child, his grandfather's stories awakened his love of sports. He tells us how World War II affected the mood of the country when he was young. He also explains how he took advantage of opportunities in times of peace when the country's stability allowed technology to advance. At times his path was not easy because in many cases he had to create his opportunities, and his ideas were rejected several times. His positive attitude is one of my favorite features of his story because it motivates you to want to keep fighting. I highly recommend ESPN because it is not only the history of a company but also reflects a life full of passion for sports and innovation.
