The Ball's in Your Court

The Ball's in Your Court: A Doctor Shares Life Lessons from Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Abraham Maslowand other Inspiring Teachers


What is Michael Jordan really like?

What does it take to be a world-class champion and how can we apply that knowledge to our own lives?

What makes a great teacher?

Why was Phil Jackson such a successful coach?

Michael S. Lewis, M.D., a Chicago Bulls orthopedic surgeon during their last two championship years, including "The Last Dance," takes readers behind the scenes to answer these questions. He shares life lessons and offers an intimate portrait of the many world-class athletes and inspiring teachers he has met during his career, including Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Bill Veeck, Wilbur Wood, Sir John Charnley and Abraham Maslow.

All profits from the sale of this book will be donated by the author to the Himalayan Cataract Project. The first $10,000 will be matched dollar for dollar by reviewer Tom Broussard.

"With insight and humor, Dr. Michael Lewis accurately captured our time together with the Chicago Bulls. I enthusiastically recommend this book."
-- Bill Wennington, former Chicago Bulls center

"Everyone wants a life filled with passion, adventure and love! This amazing book will bring you on a joyous journey, with Dr. Michael Lewis as your guide, to the essence of a life well lived."
-- Geoffrey Tabin, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology, Stanford University and Director, Himalayan Cataract Project

About the Author:

Michael S. Lewis, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon and former consultant to the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls, with whom he won two championship rings. He is also an award-winning author who has published six books, including One World: A View of Seven Continents and Seeing More Colors: A Guide to a Richer Life.