Book : Michael Jordan The Life - Lazenby, Roland

-Titulo Original : Michael Jordan The Life

-Fabricante :

Back Bay Books

-Descripcion Original:

The definitive biography of a legendary athlete. The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net. But for all his greatness, this scion of a complex family from North Carolinas Coastal Plain has a darker side: hes a ruthless competitor and a lover of high stakes. Theres never been a biography that encompassed the dual nature of his character and looked so deeply at Jordan on and off the court -- until now. Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby spent almost thirty years covering Michael Jordans career in college and the pros. He witnessed Jordans growth from a skinny rookie to the instantly recognizable global ambassador for basketball whose business savvy and success have millions of kids still wanting to be just like Mike. Yet Lazenby also witnessed the Michael Jordan whose drive and appetite are more fearsome and more insatiable than any of his fans could begin to know. Michael Jordan: The Life explores both sides of his personality to reveal the fullest, most compelling story of the man who is Michael Jordan. Lazenby draws on his personal relationships with Jordans coaches; countless interviews with Jordans friends, teammates, and family members; and interviews with Jordan himself to provide the first truly definitive study of Michael Jordan: the player, the icon, and the man. Review One of Chicago Public Librarys Best Books of 2014A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist: History and BiographyIn his thoughtful, extraordinarily well-­researched biography Michael Jordan: The Life, Roland Lazenby... gives us the life and much more.... The exhaustive narrative of Jordans basketball career is written with appropriate awe. But what makes this portrayal especially worthwhile is everything else. Mike Greenberg, New York Times Book ReviewAn utterly definitive biography.... The most comprehensive attempt yet made to explain the factors that have gone into producing the most famous basketball player and marketing phenom in the history of world sports....I dont know how it would be possible to write a more complete biography of him. The Chicago TribuneWhen a world-class biographer writes about a world-class athlete, you have a biography for the ages. This is the ultimate study of Michael Jordan, and I know you will be as captivated as I was. Pat Williams, Orlando Magic senior vice president, author of Coach Woodens Greatest SecretRevelatory.... A fascinating examination into the lonely, prideful man behind the glimmering icon. Publishers WeeklyRoland Lazenbys new biography of Michael Jordan is as breathtaking as a dunk by His Airness. ... A richly detailed, thoroughly researched book.... Lazenby expertly sifts through the myths to produce a definitive portrait of Michael Jordan. Bob DAngelo, Tampa TribuneRight from its early pages its clear that Roland Lazenbys biography of Michael Jordan is in full-press mode to be the best volume ever written on perhaps basketballs greatest player.... Lazenbys a born researcher and some serious legwork went into gathering all of the quotes and facts here, which add up to a kind of Jordan-centric encyclopedia. Colin Fleming, The Boston GlobeLazenbys thoroughly enjoyable biography is an impressive portrait of a man consumed by his competitive ambitions. It is also by far the most complete book on Michael Jordan to date.... Essential reading for all sports fans and particularly for those interested in American cultural history and popular culture. Library Journal (starred review)A lot has been written about arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, but Roland Lazenbys Michael Jordan: The Life is easily the definitive version. The journalist has covered Jord