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Uncommon Favor

Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three

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Uncommon Favor

By: Dawn Staley
Narrated by: Dawn Staley
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For the first time, Dawn Staley shares powerful and inspiring stories that have shaped her journey on and off the court.

A three-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award as both a player and coach, Staley has shattered expectations at every level of the game. While her name resonates with both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers, she has kept her personal life private.

Uncommon Favor reveals the journey that led to Staley’s success, including the challenges she faced. From dealing with sexism on the court to feeling isolated in new environments, Staley honed her skills and learned valuable life lessons about mental fortitude and maturity that have grounded her throughout her career. Beginning with her humble origins on the North Philadelphia basketball court and her rise to national fame at the University of Virginia—where she led her team to three Final Fours—Staley recounts the key moments that shaped her winning mindset.

Staley’s iconic career in the WNBA and her groundbreaking coaching journey at the University of South Carolina highlight the milestones and turning points that have defined her success, both on and off the court. Fearless and authentic, Uncommon Favor shares the rewards of leading with conviction and the courage to redefine the limits of what is possible.

©2025 Dawn Staley (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio
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Inspiring Life Story • Personal Journey • Authentic Narration • Valuable Life Lessons • Motivational Content
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Dawn Staley wrote a beautiful story about her journey. It’s not salacious, it really is about her remarkable basketball journey. It’s quite amazing looking back at her dedication to the sport when there was not a lot of attention on women in sports. Uncommon favor is a perfect name and a really enjoyable, inspiring read.

Inspiring read

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A great read to listen to. Dawn is an awesome story teller.
Everyone should to take the time read or listen to. A+

Profound book!

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Would not have been the same from any other narrator! Wonderful to know her story. Thought I had all the respect for her before but even more so now. Making an absolute icon into such a real person was perfect!

Beautiful story

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I have been a fan of Dawn Staley for some time now, but this book was an intimate and up close look at her life. After listening to the book, I am more inspired by her leadership.

A True Leader

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What a wonderful reminder of God's presence in every aspect of LIFE! Uncommon Favor- We all have God's favor.

UNCOMMON FAVOR

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LOVED...Uncommon Favor...sometimes what we take for granted. Dawn Staley...Thank you for Sharing your story with your FAMS

Loved that it was Dawn's voice telling her story. Uncommon Favor...is a must listen/read.

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This book was a 10/10 and I definitely recommend! There was nothing I didn’t enjoy about this book and I enjoyed being able to listen to it even while I attended to my personal life. Dawn is the reason I even signed up for audible, as I wanted to support her and learn more about her legacy/story. I will always and forever support Dawn in whatever she does. I recently got back into books so this was a great read to start off with. Dawn definitely has my support always and forever!

The Great Dawn Staley

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I loved it - wish there was a part two. Dawn is so inspiring. I hope she will produce a sequel.

Her family story

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Life lessons packaged perfectly in Coach Staley’s words! I laughed, I cried, and reflected. I gifted this gem of a book to my adult child in hopes that she will take all the gems penned and apply them to her thought process and routine. What a great read!!! I only wish that I could meet Coach Staley to autograph the hard copy!

Get Your Notepad Ready!

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Listeners, I actually wrote Dawn a letter but will probably never mail it. I would want her to know that I laughed and cried at various points throughout the book. It is heartwarming and joyful. So many of the lessons I have seen lived out at various times in her public life. Your reading of YOUR story is positively inspiring and motivating. I believe readers young and old will appreciate your contribution to the literary. I loved it as much as I love her as a woman of faith and her unwavering commitment.

In God WE trust

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