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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life
• Publisher: Little, Brown Paperbacks
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0316053503
• ISBN 13: 9780316053501
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

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.

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.