{"product_id":"make-it-happen-9780692888964","title":"Make it Happen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen I was a high school player in Lyons, New York, Bob Duffy was a nearby legendary player. Later in my life I see why he was so successful in many ways (academic, coaching, business, and, most importantly, philanthropy.) A great instructional read.\u003c\/i\u003e-Jim Boeheim, Basketball Hall of Famer and head coach of the men's basketball team at Syracuse University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBob Duffy had amazing opportunities during his time as an NBA player, but that's just one aspect of a longer, inspirational story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt began when Duffy was still a little kid, dreaming of one day playing professional basketball in Madison Square Garden. Despite being told that he wasn't \"college material,\" Duffy would prove everyone wrong and not only matriculate at Colgate University but launch several long and successful careers-all made possible by his grit and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMake It Happen!\u003c\/i\u003e, Duffy and co-author Natalie June Reilly tell the tale of how he went from an unassuming kid in Katonah, New York, to an NBA basketball player, wildly successful businessman, and philanthropist. Duffy had the inner strength and the outer support needed to \"make it happen,\" and he hopes to inspire you to do the same in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Natalie June Reilly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert J. Duffy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 406\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.83d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780692888964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBob Duffy received his bachelor's degree in Russian studies from Colgate University, where he played college basketball. He went on to the NBA, playing for the Saint Louis Hawks, the New York Knicks, and the Detroit Pistons. After retiring from his sports career, Duffy spent sixteen years in the world of business. At the age of forty-three, he retired from business and devoted his life to philanthropy. Duffy has two daughters, Kim and Julie, and two grandchildren, Jack and Erin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatalie June Reilly is a writer whose work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eArizona Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChicken Soup for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRaising Arizona's Kids\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eMy Stick Family: Helping Children Cope with Divorce \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePax the Polar Bear: Breaking the Ice\u003c\/i\u003e. She has received numerous prestigious awards for her philanthropic and community work as well as a letter of commendation from the State of Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert J. Duffy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44006382239859,"sku":"9.78069E+12","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_7467e43c-212d-485e-afb9-bce20a40f841.jpg?v=1761048668","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/make-it-happen-9780692888964","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}