The definitive biography of the most legendary basketball player of all time
When most people think of Michael Jordan, they think of the beautiful shots, his body totally in sync with the ball, hitting nothing but net. He is responsible for incredible moments so ingrained
in basketball history that they have their own names: the Shrug, the Shot, the Flu Game. But for all his greatness, there’s also a dark side to Jordan: a ruthless competitor, a gambler. There has
never been a biography that balanced these personas—until now.
Drawing on personal relationships with Jordan’s coaches; countless interviews with friends, teammates, family members, and Jordan himself; and a career in the trenches covering Jordan in college
and the pros, Roland Lazenby provides the first truly definitive study of Jordan: the player, the icon, and the man.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“It's not every day that I'm blown away by a book about a sports figure.
But Michael Jordan: The Life, by Roland Lazenby, ranks up there with the
very best…For the
first time I understand what makes Michael Jordan tick. I was
captivated, fascinated, and beguiled from beginning to end.” —Peter Golenbock, New York Times bestselling author
“When
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 and coauthor of Coach Wooden’s Greatest Secret
“A lot has been written about
arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, but Roland
Lazenby’s Michael Jordan: The Life is
easily the definitive version. The journalist has covered Jordan’s career for
nearly thirty years, and his knowledge of the game and of this miraculous
player shows in what is one of the best sports biographies in years.” —Parade
“A comprehensive look at the
life and times of the man and the legend….A great work for any sports
enthusiast and B-ball fan to read about one of the best that ever came to the
game.” —Ebony
“What makes this portrayal
especially worthwhile is the long trail Lazenby follows before the awesome
career even begins.” —New York Times Book Review
“An 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 don’t know how it would be possible
to write a more complete biography of him.” —Chicago Tribune
“Right from its early pages
it’s clear that Roland Lazenby’s biography of Michael Jordan is in full-press
mode to be the best volume ever written on perhaps basketball’s greatest
player….Lazenby’s 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.” —Boston Globe
“Roland Lazenby’s 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.” —Tampa Tribune
“The definitive portrait….The
dream of the non-fiction writer is to condemn future books on the same subject
to irrelevance. It’s possible Lazenby has achieved this lofty goal: nothing
more needs to be written about Jordan.” —Macleans
“Lazenby’s book is impressive
in its research. There are details bound to surprise even the most die-hard
Bulls fan.” —Daily Herald (Arlington Heights)
“Lazenby’s 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,
covering every aspect of his life from his North Carolina ancestors to his
current ownership of the Charlotte Bobcats….Essential reading for all sports
fans and particularly for those interested in American cultural history and
popular culture.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Michael Jordan’s role as handsome pitchman/basketball champion belies a
complicated life in this hefty, revelatory biography by veteran
basketball author Lazenby…Yields a
fascinating examination into the lonely, prideful man behind the
glimmering icon.” —Publishers Weekly
“Lazenby’s resources include the vast printed
Jordan library as well as interviews conducted recently, along with
gleanings from the author’s years on the NBA beat. Readers who have
immersed themselves in the Jordan ‘genre’ will be familiar with much of
what’s detailed here, but MJ’s life is a movie worth watching again, and
Lazenby adds enough deleted scenes to add some oomph to the familiar
story.” —Booklist
“Studded with insights.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Michael Jordan’s drive, demons,
and pure talent are well documented in this audiobook…Narrator Bob Souer uses a
staccato rhythm reminiscent of a sports announcer calling a basketball game to
great effect. His command of the material propels the listener and captures the
essence of this single-minded icon. Even if listeners know only the basics of
the game, hearing the coalescence of the psychology and politics that surges
onto the court with the players for every game makes this as exciting as any
thriller. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
Roland Lazenby is the author of definitive biographies of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Jerry West, among other books. He has spent the past three decades interviewing NBA
players, coaches, staff members, and other figures while writing about the league.
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Details
Format:
Library CD
Available Formats :
Library CD
Category:
Nonfiction/Biography
Publisher:
Hachette Book Group
CDs:
18
Runtime:
21.13
ISBN:
9781478983897
Audience:
Adult
Language:
English
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