Levels of the Game
John McPhee's book that analyzes a single U.S. Open tennis match between Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner, using sophisticated structure to generate insight about the players and their histories.
Videos Mentioning Levels of the Game
Cal Fussman Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by John McPhee about a single tennis match, cited as an example of his gripping non-fiction writing, even on seemingly mundane topics.
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Cal Newport
John McPhee's book that analyzes a single U.S. Open tennis match between Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner, using sophisticated structure to generate insight about the players and their histories.
Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions and How to Overcome Boots in the Face | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book by John McPhee structured around a single tennis match, illustrating elegant book structure.
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Tim Ferriss
A book by John McPhee about a tennis match involving Arthur Ashe, recommended for its tremendous writing.