West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life Free Audiobook Download by Jerry West,Jonathan Coleman

West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life is a memoir written by Jerry West. This biography tells the story of his life and his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jerry was an important figure in basketball, who helped make the sport what it is today. His approach to basketball set a standard for other teams to follow. In addition, he also played an important role in what happened to America's race relations in the 1960s.

This audiobook tells the story of the NBA Hall of Famer and basketball legend, Jerry West. It begins by introducing him as a reluctant child who was fascinated with sports. He was taken out of school at 14 years old to work in Newport News, Virginia. He pursued a career in baseball, but found success when he switched over to basketball and became one of the best players ever. The audiobook tracks his journey from college to retirement and how he developed into a champion--even though he struggled with depression while going through personal tragedies throughout his life.

Former NBA player and general manager, Jerry West, shares his life story in an autobiography written with the help of Jonathan Coleman. The book is about a man's struggles with depression, addiction, and his thoughts on bringing happiness to the world through basketball. West talks about how it is important for people to be productive and that to be happy takes time and effort.

Jerry West's life story is the perfect companion for any basketball fan and is an insightful, personal journey that makes us look back at our own lives. The book starts out with Jerry talking about his childhood in New York. He talks about how his father, a boxer, was defeated by Joe Louis in a fight and how that inspired him to become a basketball player. His story takes us on his trials and tribulations as he tries to make it in the NBA until finally he arrives in L.A.

Jerry West loves basketball. Teams are like children, he says. You love them but you also have to discipline them to make them grow. More than 40 years ago Jerry took on the job of building the Los Angeles Lakers into a championship team with another Hall of Famer, Elgin Baylor. He left for San Diego in 1979 and built the Clippers into a powerhouse with great players like Patrick Ewing and Ralph Sampson.

In his autobiography, Jerry West tells the story of his life in an introspective and reflective manner. West had a childhood filled with tragedy and bad luck, but it eventually led him to become one of basketball's most successful and influential players.