Poonam Saxena

Shoe dog by Phil Knight The best memoir I have read in recent times. It’s a captivating saga of hardships, resilience, persistence innovation, sacrifices, betrayal and above all passion. Phil gave up his entire life, five decades precisely to create a Nike Inc. Nike now a tens of million dollar company, started from a sum of a meagre 50 dollars, was possible because Phil had immense passion and fire in his belly to create a business that best suited his acumen. He adhered to his ambition amidst all adversaries and faced challenges head on like a true athlete. The result NIKE INC. Shoe Dog is a genuinely honest recount straight from the Shoe Dog's mouth of all it takes to climb up the ladder to success. Though the climb was not an easy one, Phil’s success or rather Nike shoes has left an indelible footprint in shoe business globally. Nike shoes have become a household name. His concern for his employees and his business ethics all through shows him in righteousness apart from the great business man that he is. Shoe Dog delves into the triumphs and tribulations of his shoe journey. Beautifully written, I enjoyed reading every bit to the last page.