Winning is everything and other American myths

"How many disappointed youngsters have sat on the sidelines without a chance to take part in a game because 'winning is everything' and they couldn't make the grade? The teacher who insists that competitive sports build character and will best prepare the child for a dog-eat-dog world; the coach who feels that striving for Number One is what makes America great all share the blame. Why can's we let Johnny and Jane play the game and lose? This is the question." - from the blurb.