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Phil Jackson Recommended Books

Phil Jackson has recommended 18 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.

Phil Jackson is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the NBA.

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18 Books Recommended

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Shantaram

by Gregory David Roberts
"Great mysterious read of another culture." - Phil Jackson (Source)

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

An Inquiry Into Values

by Robert M. Pirsig
Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)

The Last Temptation of Christ

by Nikos Kazantzakis
Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)

Autobiography of a Yogi

by Paramahansa Yogananda
Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)

Black Elk Speaks

by John G. Neihardt
Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)

Makes Me Wanna Holler

A Young Black Man in America

by Nathan McCall
Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)

Hoop Roots

by John Edgar Wideman
Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)

Peace Like a River

A Novel

by Leif Enger
Phil Jackson recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)

Unsafe Thinking

How to be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most

by Jonah Sachs
"A mouthful, but well thought out." - Phil Jackson (Source)

Scientific Principles of Coaching

by John William Bunn
"One of the fundamental pillars that a coach’s must." - Phil Jackson (Source)

The Second Book of the Tao

by Stephen Mitchell
"In answer to the ? about a book on the Tao. [This book] is my recommendation." - Phil Jackson (Source)

A Tale for the Time Being

A Novel

by Ruth Ozeki
"It might be a book for TIMEbeing." - Phil Jackson (Source)

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Living the Wisdom of the Tao

by Wayne W. Dyer
"A good book, but not Taoist verse transcribed." - Phil Jackson (Source)

The Way of Mindful Education

Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students

by Daniel Rechtschaffen
Phil Jackson mentioned this book on Twitter. (Source)

Beautiful Ruins

by Jess Walter
"A good read!" - Phil Jackson (Source)

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18 Phil Jackson Recommended Books (2026)