David Magee - Author, Journalist, Speaker
All the following books by David Magee are available to buy at Amazon. This page includes summaries, but full reviews are available by clicking the "More" links.

Playing to Win by David Magee
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Playing to Win
Parlaying unrestricted access into a compelling behind-the-scenes narrative, author David Magee reveals football vignettes and insightful management morsels from arguably the most colorful and influential owner in all of professional sports. More
How Toyota Became #1 by David Magee
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How Toyota Became #1
The author of Turnaround (HarperCollins), called "a provacative case study" by Harvard Business Review, brings us the definite story on how Toyota has become the largest and arguably the best automaker in the world. Written from research compiled in the United States and Japan from first hand executive and employee interviews. More
The South is Round by David Magee
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The South is Round
A satirical play on the bestselling book The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman, this book takes a humorous approach to social issues facing the conflicted, contemporary south. This unrestrained, humorous take on life in the 21st-century south will delight both native southerners and those who simply love the land below the Mason-Dixon Line. More
MoonPie by David Magee
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MoonPie
Few people know today's South like David Magee. Here, for the first time ever, he takes readers on an exploratory journey of the region's most beloved and enduring snack, the MoonPie. A self-described addict, Magee goes in search of the root of his obesssion, and the decades-long obsession of millions of others. More
The John Deere Way by David Magee
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The John Deere Way
As many American manufacturers struggle with low-cost foreign competition, John Deere has not only prevailed with superior quality products built with time-tested values. The John Deere Way shares the management principles and values that have made John Deere one of the most respected and successful brands in America. More
Endurance by David Magee
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Endurance
For the first twelve years of his career, Phil Mickelson was one of the world's most skilled, successful, and beloved professional golfers, and known as "The best golfer never to win a Major." Endurance traces Mickelson's golfing career from the day he shot an amazing 144 as a three-year-old to his Masters victory and beyond. More
Turnaround by David Magee
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Turnaround
Ghosn is responsible for one of the most breathtaking business turnarounds of all time – taking the near-fatally wounded Japanese automaker Nissan from the brink of ruin back to profitability in just two years. Business journalist David Magee presents the first behind-the-scenes look at Ghosn and his management methods. More
Getting Published by David Magee
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Getting Published
There are thousands of good writers in the world. The only way to break into publishing with six-figure contracts is to learn and master the business side of writing. Getting Published is a useful blend of personal anecdotes and experiences with New York agents and editors and how-to information on getting published. More
They Write Among Us by David Magee
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They Write Among Us
The diverse and accomplished literary community rooted in Oxford, Mississippi, is celebrated in this collection. Featured is never-before-published work from some of the most respected names in contemporary literature, including Barry Hannah, Larry Brown, William Gay, Tom Franklin, Mark Richard, and Ace Atkins. More
Ford Tough by David Magee
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Ford Tough
David Magee's Ford Tough is the contemporary story of a company fighting to position itself in a new era of business, with the founder's visionary great-grandson as the leader of the new Ford Motor Company. The book looks at the modern rebuilding and the future of a company that defines American know-how and American culture. More

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Appearances
& Events

September 4 – Launch at Chattanooga's Rock Point Books of David Magee's new book Playing to Win: Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, a behind the scenes look at one of the NFL's most colorful owners.
September 15 – David Magee in Dallas, on the airwaves of the Dallas Cowboys and making media appearances in the metro area in coordination with the Cowboys season home opener against the Eagles to promote launch of his new book, Playing to Win: Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys.
November 5 – Speaking engagement, Quebec

Public Speaking
& Bookings

David Magee is a public speaker who has addressed corporations and organizations around the country on cultural humor, business and leadership subjects. To book David Magee for your next speaking engagement, email info@david-magee.com.