The Kosovo crisis is a cautionary tale for those who believe force can be used easily and in limited increments to stop genocide, mass killing, and the forceful expulsion of entire populations. Was pretty disappointed with book, he is obviously alot better in person.

In Winning Ugly, Brad discusses the less obvious points in a match that should warrant particular attention. No longer do I dream of a Fedderer backhand rather whatever works THANK YOU! Really enjoyed reading this book. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. I remember the furore when this review came out and thought I'd turn to it having taken up tennis again recently and steadily gotten involved in more and more competitive matches. The book taught me lots of great things which actually improved my game. He himself has beaten John McEnroe in a major open. I'm happy to recommend this book to anyone for it's iAs an avid tennis player, Brad Gilbert's book has many helpful pointers. I have to thank a player like Brad who unfortunately didn’t have the talent to win grand slams and be a super star but had the mental toughness to outthink his opponents to the tune of 5 million some dollars won on the professional atp tour. The frustration is however is every time I am on the court now I keep telling myself - I have READ about this but what DID it say I need to do in this situation? His ideas of preparation, focus, execution and adaptation can help a player of any level. He has beaten the Tour's biggest names - all by playing his ugly game. Great book, enjoyable reading, nearly finished it in one sitting!Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2013 It's a bit like a training course in that one or two pearls of wisdom are to be derived but overall, it's a little disappointing and tame, even if the central tenet, that mental toughness can overcome a multitude of technical drawbacks is only too true. Brad Gilbert is a former tennis professional who was born on August 9, 1961 in Oakland. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.Surprise your opponents with these strategies and win more matches.Your tennis game need a boost? While the equivalent match points (14 for DE’s and 4 for pools) already garner attention from both competitors, the setup points (13 and 3, respectively) typically do not. -Sally Ann Sims, Author of Halt at X: A North of Boston NovelI read this a number of times over the years, and I think I am overdue a re-read so I can come back to the courts with a winning mentality when they re-open after the lockdown. Serbian troops were forced to withdraw, enabling an international military and political presence to take charge in the region. For me the target audience is for beginner tennis players, again perhaps that was his intention which in that case, my bad again.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2002 The ideas Brad Gilbert shares on how to improve the mental side of the game are both practical and challenging. Also loved following up as a read with the YouTube videos of events mentioned in this book - great fun for those who appreciate the sport!As a tennis player struggling to get to the next level, I enjoyed this book. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Please try again. Highly recommend. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. After reading on "Open" about the amazing results Andre Agassi had once he added Brad Gilbert on his team it was clear for me that the next book I needed to read was Winning Ugly. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. The Great Book of Tennis: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories (Sports Trivia) (Vol... the Tennis Curmudgeon Speaks: Insights from 40 years in the game. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. We all talk about concentration but how do you focus...this book tells you; it gives you a game plan; it makes you think like a tennis player Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of