{"product_id":"west-by-west-my-charmed-tormented-life-9780316053501","title":"West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe honest and powerful autobiography from basketball legend Jerry West is a must-read for fans of the game. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eWest by West\u003c\/i\u003e is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry West\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Coleman\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eExit the Rainmaker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAt Mother's Request\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLong Way to Go\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a former producer and correspondent with CBS News. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Back Bay Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50603506499858,"sku":"9780316053501","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a6cc2118-8328-4c4d-805c-e45a728aada1.jpg?v=1732247292","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/west-by-west-my-charmed-tormented-life-9780316053501","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}