Micah Yongo
Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just Champion! | 1993 | Alex Ferguson | Buy |
| 2 | A Year in the Life | 1995 | Alex Ferguson | Buy |
| 3 | A Will to Win | 1997 | Alex Ferguson | Buy |
| 4 | Managing My Life | 1999 | Alex Ferguson | Buy |
| 5 | The Unique Treble | 2001 | Alex Ferguson | Buy |
| 6 | Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography | 2013 | Alex Ferguson | Buy |
| 7 | Leading | 2015 | Alex Ferguson | Buy |
Ferguson’s non-fiction works span his career from his early books documenting specific periods at Manchester United to later reflections on his complete legacy. Managing My Life and My Autobiography provide the most comprehensive views of his career, covering his transformation of Manchester United from struggling giant to English football’s dominant force. Leading extracts management lessons from his experience, discussing decision-making, team culture, talent development, and maintaining standards.
His earlier books like Six Years at United and A Will to Win capture specific moments in his tenure, while A Light in the North focuses on his successful period managing Aberdeen before moving to Manchester United. The books reveal his man-management skills, how he handled conflicts with players and media, rebuilt aging squads, and adapted tactics across different eras of football. Ferguson discusses famous incidents like his battles with the British press, falling out with star players, and the pressure of competing in multiple competitions while meeting high expectations every season.