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Levels of the Game
Book • 1969
Levels of the Game is a fascinating exploration of tennis as a sport and a metaphor for life.
The book delves into the lives and mindsets of two professional tennis players, Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner, as they face off in a semifinal match at the 1968 US Open.
Through meticulous analysis and engaging storytelling, McPhee offers profound insights into the human condition and the psychological aspects of competitive sports.
The book delves into the lives and mindsets of two professional tennis players, Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner, as they face off in a semifinal match at the 1968 US Open.
Through meticulous analysis and engaging storytelling, McPhee offers profound insights into the human condition and the psychological aspects of competitive sports.
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as a brilliant example of using sophisticated structure to generate insight in nonfiction.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 250: In Defense of Thinking
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as a book he is currently reading for leisure.


Jim Kwik

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My Morning Routine for a Limitless Day with Jim Kwik
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as a piece of sports writing.

Tim Wigmore

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Ep 422: The Past and Present of Cricket
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for its elegant structure and exploration of a single tennis match.


Tim Ferriss

#445: Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions, Time Travel, and How to Overcome Boots in the Face
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while discussing a book he read over the weekend.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 822 - Double Standards Are The Only Standards
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as the subject of McPhee's book "Levels of the Game", showcasing McPhee's unique narrative structure.


Noel Rubinton

Noel Rubinton, "Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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as a dual biography of Arthur Ashe and Gravener Clark, told through a tennis match.


Noel Rubinton

Noel Rubinton, "Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee" (Princeton UP, 2025)