West by West : My Charmed, Tormented Life (Hardcover)

from jrgoetziii

Jerry West's autobiography is a landmark in basketball memoirs, a strikingly honest look at his own personal history, broken into dazzling vignettes. Thought it is not a straight narrative--at times West jumps forward years, then goes back--it captures every important period of his life in enough...

from dpelaez

I loved this book. I learned much about basketball, Jerry West and coping with loss, depression and life in general. Great read!

from lindapanzo

I've probably read at least 100 sports biographies (if not more) and this autobiography of legendary NBA player, coach, and general manager, Jerry West, is among the best. Be forewarned: It starts out slowly and tends to bounce around, topically and chronologically somewhat but, overall, it's exc...

from Allizabeth

Description: West By West is the autobiography of L.A. Lakers All-Star Jerry West. The autobiography is a detailed account of Jerry's entire life from his birth in WV in 1938, to his experience in the 1960 Rome Olympics, even his years as a L.A. Laker and a coach/adviser; and everything in-betwee...

from zimbawilson

This is far less a book about basketball than it is about psychology. This has to be one of the most brutally honest autobiographies I have ever read. West is candid and opinionated about everything from his West Virginia childhood thru his Hall of Fame career with the Lakers. West comes off as s...