Winning Is Not Enough Kindle Edition

What can you say about Jackie Stewart that hasen't already been said and yet there can never be enough said about this remarkable man and what he means to Auto Racing.His contribution to the sport is incredible but it was his tenacity when it came to track safety that has saved so many lives that his worth cannot be measured.When Stewart started racing in F-1 it was not uncommon to have several drivers killed in a season,it was considerd exceptable losses and drivers were considerd expendable.Stewart lost so many close friends that he became disgusted with the situation and took it upon himself to change it and with the help of a handful of other drivers he led a movement that changed Auto Racing forever.Change comes slowly however and it took he and his small group of drivers refusing to race at the most dangerous tracks to change things for good.The debt modern day drivers owe to this man for the safety rules and conditions that exist today is incredible,he has literly been a life saver.Stewart has had a remarkable life.He was one of the best F-1 Drivers in the sport's history and his warm personality and great knowledge made him a fine announcer when his driving carrier was over.His years with NBC will never be forgotten by those of us that remember him.His Scottish accent can be identified instantly to his many fans world wide.It is his business savvy that this book brings to light that few of us knew about that rounds out this book and makes it invaluable to Stewart fans.This is a great read and in paperback it is very affordable, it's only drawback being a lack of photos,which is disappointing.This is the best bio to date on Stewart and I highly recommend it.-FS

I thought this was a very interesting biography. I have a lot of respect for Sir Jackie. I learned a lot about Formula One racing and him by reading this. The only issue was the last couple of chapters could have been condensed a little but other than that I loved the book.

I got the book on Monday when I got home from work. It's now Friday night and I've finished it already! It's a good read, well-written, and gives a great insight into the life on of one motorsports finest. The chapter on his dogs mentioned in the review was probably one of the least important, but having just lost my beloved German Shepard to cancer a few months ago, I could relate to a lot of what he was saying. Towards the end of the book he really gets his name-dropping in high gear. It's like reading the credits of a foreign film and not knowing any of the names. The last chapter feels like he's trying to thank everyone he's ever met since he started working at his dad's garage!Having said all that, it's not enough for me to drop a single star. It is an excellent book. I highly recommend it!Stewart's recalling his struggles with dyslexia was also very interesting. Yesterday I was working with one of my students, and I got the feeling that what he was telling me was something I'd read recently. I asked him if he was dyslexic. Yes, he is. Because I had read this book I was able to talk intelligently with him and give him a boost of encouragement. Not really what I had in mind when I bought it, but that one conversation was probably worth more than anything else I got out of the book. You never can tell when a good book is going to change someone's life.

This is a quite a story about one of the all-time successful GP racers who not only survived somehow in an ultra-dangerous racing period, but also was equally successful in promoting himself and developing financial security while winning races. He's an outstanding man, very inspirational, and made his mark in every endeavor he has ever undertaken. This is a must-read for any aspiring driver today, but one doesn't have to be race car driver to enjoy this fabulous read. There's something in here for everyone.

I used to be a big race car fan when I was younger although it was more about drag racing and NASCAR than it was about F1.In any case, for many years Jackie Stewart was as good as they came in Grand Prix racing and I think that he was wise to retire at the top of his game rather than buck the odds.Oddly enough, I think that my favorite chapter had to do with his relationship with his dogs and not about his racing career. All in all, an interesting bio.

This is simply a great book. I am familiar with Stewart's excellence as a speaker so it should come as no surprise that he tells great stories in print too. What comes through beyond the details of his life is his committment to integrity and thoughtfulness above all else in human nature. Jackie is as concerned about a gameskeeper in rural Scotland as the Royal person or CEO in his next meeting.The book is full of wonderful anecdotes about his career but what is truly remarkable are the powerful recollections he brings to each tale. It's not enough for Jackie to remember the date he drove X or met with Y, he also recalls the weather, what everyone was wearing and what they had for dinner. These memories create a lush background for the storyteller to act upon.If there is a downside to the book it is Stewart's need to name everyone associated with even trivial events in his life. I think this is just Jacklie's way of being inclusive and thanking all, and is at best a small defect in what is otherwise a warm and readable story about an extraordinary life. Highly recommended.

A good read with many life lessons. He mentions way too many people I don't care about and seems to go on and on about non racing related parts of his life. Having said that, I highly recommend the book. It gives insight to that era in formula one racing and also a close look at other drivers he raced.