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Steve Kerr's Reading List

Head coach of the Golden State Warriors and former NBA champion. Known to give books to players and re-read favorites yearly.

Steve Kerr's Recommended Reads

Books Kerr has recommended in interviews, especially with Sports Illustrated and Inc.

Source: www.si.com

The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

W. Timothy Gallwey · 1974 · Buy on Amazon

"I keep multiple copies to give to players and coaches; I re-read it every off-season."

Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor Frankl · 1946 · Buy on Amazon

"Incredibly inspiring."

Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own

Eddie S. Glaude Jr. · 2020 · Buy on Amazon

"Beautifully written and very timely given the state of our country."

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

Michael Chabon · 2000 · Buy on Amazon

"This Pulitzer-winning novel about two Jewish cousins creating comic books in the Golden Age of comics fits Steve Kerr's interest in stories of collaboration, creativity, and the American dream."

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt · 2013 · Buy on Amazon

"This coming-of-age story about navigating loss and finding beauty in unexpected places fits Steve Kerr's interest in narratives of resilience and personal growth. It aligns with his practice of recommending books that offer deep character studies."

All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr · 2014 · Buy on Amazon

"This historical novel about resilience and human connection during wartime fits Steve Kerr's interest in stories that offer perspective and inspire reflection, themes he often emphasizes with his players."

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