West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780316053501)

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.

Author: Jonathan Coleman, Jerry West
ISBN-10: 0316053503
ISBN-13: 9780316053501
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Language: English
Published: 10/09/2012
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.40w x 1.10d