Description
After numerous bestselling sports books based on his own deep reporting, John Feinstein crafts a narrative of the most interesting and revealing encounters he's had, with some of the most enduring figures in sports--from hallowed coaches such as Bob Knight, Jim Valvano, Mike Krzyzewski , and Joe Torre to beloved athletes such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer, Ivan Lendl, and Mary Carillo. Here we have John Feinstein at his very best-opening up sport's most private, closed-door places.
These are the mentors and athletes who know their games the best, and the legends and legendary moments that gave inherent shape to our favorite pastimes.
The book John Feinstein was born to write, bringing two decades of intriguing encounters with sports legends to the page.
About the Author
As well as writing bestselling books, John Feinstein writes for Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, Sporting News, Inside Sports and Tennis magazines. He also commentates regularly for National Public Radio's 'Morning Edition'.
Book Information
ISBN 9780316079051
Author John Feinstein
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Back Bay Books
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Weight(grams) 494g
Dimensions(mm) 209mm * 140mm * 38mm
