West by West My Charmed, Tormented Life |
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Author:
| Coleman, Jonathan West, Jerry |
ISBN: | 978-0-316-05350-1 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2012 |
Publisher: | Little Brown & Company
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Imprint: | Back Bay Books |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $34.99 |
Book Description:
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The honest and powerful autobiography from basketball legend Jerry West is a must-read for fans of the game. He is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time,...
More Description The honest and powerful autobiography from basketball legend Jerry West is a must-read for fans of the game.
He is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day.
Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story -- from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration.