West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life

Coleman, Jonathan; West, Jerry

ISBN 10: 0316053503 / ISBN 13: 9780316053501

Published by Little, Brown Paperbacks, 2012

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Synopsis:

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

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. Jonathan Coleman is a bestselling author and a former producer and correspondent with CBS News.

Bibliographic Details

Title: West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life
Publisher: Little, Brown Paperbacks
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good