Book Report – Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

Shoe Dog is the incredible story of Phil Knight, the creator of Nike. This book is amazing on multiple levels. For starters, the story of the iconic brand’s creation is interesting simply from a historical perspective, however, this book is so much more. In it, Phil Knight outlines every step of the journey and details the hurdles, triumphs, and relationships that make up the Nike story. From its initial concept, to the original employees, to the name itself, the story of Nike aligns fittingly with the American Dream and this book describes how the company and brand became a piece of Americana.

This book could land in multiple categories, from business to historical to autobiographical. Phil Knight’s journey and enduring commitment is inspiring and this book is a must read for any business fan or entrepreneur.

At 400 pages, or 13 hours and 21 minutes, it’s a bit lengthy, but you won’t care. It’s an incredible read that you’ll wish would never end.