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Paralyzed and haunted by his childhood, this was a superstar who, at the top of his game, could not escape the feeling that he belonged at the bottom. Few would have the courage to look so deeply into the mirror, but in this exceptional book, West has done so. author of A Writer's Life Gay Talese His silhouette image has long been the NBA's logo-a fitting symbol for a revered, enigmatic, and deeply private sports icon. But in this book, with unflinching candor and in remarkable detail, Jerry West emerges proudly and boldly from the shadows of his own life. author of Willie Mays The Life, the Legend James S. Hirsch Apart from being an unquestionably successful, uncommonly admired human being, Jerry West...is a man traveling with a lot of demons. Pick up a copy of this brutally candid account of his life and you will understand him quite a bit better. 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His hard-scrabble origins and resulting trauma over the decades is proof that fame and fortune is no safeguard against life's trials and tribulations...the release of his autobiography...reveals an uncharacteristically personal side that bares his soul to the core. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review John Harris Searing...Very compelling.... It's like West taking Tony Soprano's chair in Dr. Melfi's office and explaining every detail of the most famous career in NBA player-exec history.... Like listening to Van Gogh talk about why he painted what he did. The San Jose Mercury News Tim Kawakami West by West isn't a typical sports biography, and it doesn't take long to figure that out. The Charleston Gazette Greg Moore Jerry West did not need to do the difficult work in healing himself that he has done in this book.....This is nothing short of amazing courage. Huffington Post Anne Phillips Who wouldn't want to be Jerry West Well, maybe Jerry West, for one. Hardcore fans will relish West's reflections on the game that has obsessed him, stories about teammates and opposing players, and his selections for an all-time Dream Game....In a genre notorious for merely waving pompoms, West offers an unusually candid account of his personal and professional life. Kirkus Reviews If West's star is among the brightest in the NBA firmament, the dark side of his success, told with startling candor, is almost too painful to learn. But fans of the game will want to understand what madeJerry West run. Booklist Alan Moores Reads like a modern history of basketball, replete with stories of the greats. Christian Science Monitor Ross Atkin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Jerry West is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. After retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers in 1974, West went on to lead the team-- first as a coach, and then as the general manager. He lives in California and West Virginia.Jonathan Coleman is the bestselling author of Exit the Rainmaker, At Mother's Request, and Long Way to Go. He is a former producer and correspondent with CBS News.He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. - Title: West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction) - Author: Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman, Ryan West - Released: 2011-10-19 - Language: - Pages: 0 - ISBN: 161113370X - ISBN13: 978-1611133707 - ASIN: 161113370X Read Best Book Online West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction), Download pdf West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction), West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction) Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman, Ryan West pdf, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction) pdf read online, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction) Download PDF, Free Download West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction) Full Popular Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman, Ryan West, Free Download West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction) Books [E-BOOK] West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Playaway Adult Nonfiction) Full
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