Recommended by
- Larry Ellison Listed on Ellison's readby.co shelf, sourced to his public statements; ISBN verified against Open Library and Kirkus Reviews (Little, Brown 2011 hardcover) source ↗
Summary
Jerry West's autobiography recounts his journey from a poor West Virginia childhood to becoming an NBA legend as a player and executive for the Los Angeles Lakers. The book balances his on-court achievements and executive success with a candid look at his lifelong struggles with depression, offering an unflinching portrait of a competitor haunted by his own standards.