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West by West

My Charmed, Tormented Life

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West by West

By: Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman
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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.

©2011 Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman (P)2011 Hachette Audio Basketball Sports Los Angeles

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A must read for anyone who has lived though child abuse or know someone who has, if you are a sports fan in general or a basketball/Laker fan to be more direct.

Could not stop listening!

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Jerry West was my childhood idol as I was a young basketball player in SoCal in the 1960’s. I listened to Chick Hearn describe every Laker game on my transistor radio and even got a flattop haircut just like Jerry. I was lucky enough to receive a college basketball scholarship and even luckier to meet Mr. West in the LA Sports Arena a few years later as he was scouting Pat Ewing for the Lakers. He was polite and soft spoken and thanked me for being a fan of his and the Lakers. Class act in every way. Until I read this incredible life story, I had no idea of the demons he wrestled with his entire life. Sadly, Jerry West passed away a few days ago. He is “The Icon” of the NBA and will always be my favorite basketball player. Rest in peace, Mr. Clutch!

Even the Great Ones Can Be Troubled

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The producers should have hired a pro reader; Ryan and Jerry do their best, but they sound like grade schoolers reading aloud in class.

Excellent stories, needs a pro narrator

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I get the Pain..I have Overcome the Pain....Scars are there but...it is never Forgotten....and it's always a struggle and a Challenge...I get you Jerry
Thank you Jerry

I GET JERRY

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Me West. You are quite my kindred spirit, sir. Your story is very eye-opening. Thank you very much. Maria Mariani.

Kindred Spirit

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Such an interesting story behind the man behind the logo. A slowish read, great if you like sports.

A man tortured by success

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Listen at 1.5x, seemed slow to me. Dive into the greatest developer and scout of talent in the history of the game. Legend.

Incredible book

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The book is biographical, but also something more. A genuine insight into a great man. Really delves into the emotions, tribulations, and the thought process of someone who we admire.

Great Read.

Raw and Powerful

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I was irritated by the pronunciation of words like couldn’t, didn’t, Wooden, and don’t. Perhaps it was a dialectal variation, but the /d/ wasn’t pronounced when read. I wish Jerry had read it instead.

Informative but sad that Jerry West had such a traumatic childhood. I wish that he realized how loved he was.

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I enjoyed the narrator. I couldn't tell if it was West or not. Good job.

How successful West was despite his challenges and demons.

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