Libros de Jeff Pearlman

Best seller de The New York Times. La historia sobre la dinastía de los Lakers de 1996 hasta 2004, cuando Kobe Bryant y Shaquille O'Neal se conjuntaron (y colisionaron) para conseguir tres campeonatos consecutivos para los Lakers, devolviendo la franquicia a lo más alto de la NBA. En la historia moderna del deporte, nunca ha habido dos compañeros de equipo de tan alto nivel que se odiaran tanto como Shaquille O'Neal odiaba a Kobe Bryant y Kobe Bryant odiaba a Shaquille O'Neal. Desde enfrentamientos públicos, a altercados físicos y repetidas amenazas mutuas, aquello era la guerra. Y, sin embargo, a pesar de ocho largos años de luchas internas y de una hostilidad nunca antes vista, la figura de Phil Jackson emergió para instaurar la paz en el vestuario del equipo. Su intervención logró que la pareja Shaq-Kobe se convirtiera en una de las más grandes dinastías en la historia de la NBA. De la mano, lideraron a los Lakers para conseguir tres anillos de manera consecutiva, devolviendo la gloria y la emoción a la franquicia de la ciudad de Los Ángeles. El circo de los tres anillos es una maravillosa inmersión a una de los emparejamientos más tensos y exitosos de la historia del deporte. «Un trabajo exhaustivo y remarcable. Este libro es una extraordinaria contribución al legado de Kobe Bryant. Profundamente documentado y honesto. Pearlmen nos ofrece un retrato completo de una figura tan adorada como compleja.» Time «Pearlman es un periodista asombroso con un don especial para revelar hasta el detalle más obvio. Los fans de la NBA devorarán éste libro.» Booklist, starred review «Pearlman nos agasaja con este más que extraordinario retrato de Los Ángeles Lakers de los inicios de los 2000s. Su habilidad para descubrir y contar anécdotas nos demuestra como los egos y la inmadurez eran los rivales más importantes de los Lakers. La lectura de este libro es un triple asegurado para los fans del baloncesto.» Publishers Weekly, starred review «Una lectura obligada para los fans del baloncesto, especialmente después de la trágica muerte de Kobe.» Library Journal, starred review «Todo lo que no se sabía de los Lakers de Shaq y Kobe lo encontrarás en este magnífico libro. Una lectura sencilla que apelará a todos los fans del baloncesto.» Kirkus Reviews

This collection features the best sports journalism from the previous year, sourced from various print and digital publications. Edited by a series and guest editor, the book offers a wide range of styles, voices, and stories, all with one thing in common: exceptional writing and a passion for sports.

This book by a New York Times bestselling author tells the outrageous and unforgettable story of the USFL football league, which challenged the NFL and launched the careers of legendary players like Steve Young and Reggie White. The author draws from over 400 interviews to uncover the wild behind-the-scenes stories of this audacious entity, from drug excess to airplane brawls and more. Football for a Buck is an entertaining cautionary tale of ego and excess in sports.

This unparalleled sports biography tells the story of Brett Favre, one of the game's last cowboys and a towering figure on the field for two decades. From a rough rural childhood and lackluster high school football career to guiding the Green Bay Packers to two Super Bowls and shattering countless NFL records, this book draws on more than five hundred interviews to reveal the man behind the rocket arm. With addiction, infidelity, the loss of his father, and a prolonged exit from the game he loved, Favre's journey is a fascinating portrait of triumph, fame, tragedy, embarrassment, and ultimately, redemption.

This anthology, Bat Flip, is a must-read for any Toronto Blue Jays fan. The book curates the best writing about the team, from triumphant moments to heartbreaking defeats. It features contributions from players, journalists, and fans alike, telling the story of a beloved franchise that has captured the hearts of millions. You'll find stories about legends like Joe Carter and John McDonald, as well as lesser-known heroes and antiheroes. Whether you're reliving old memories or discovering new ones, Bat Flip is a celebration of everything that makes the Blue Jays great.

The New York Times bestselling author of Sweetness delivers the first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports’ most-revered—and dominant—dynasties.   The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s personified the flamboyance and excess of the decade over which they reigned. Beginning with the arrival of Earvin "Magic" Johnson as the number-one overall pick of the 1979 draft, the Lakers played basketball with gusto and pizzazz, unleashing their famed "Showtime" run-and-gun style on a league unprepared for their speed and ferocity—and became the most captivating show in sports and, arguably, in all-around American entertainment. The Lakers’ roster overflowed with exciting all-star-caliber players, including center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and they were led by the incomparable Pat Riley, known for his slicked-back hair, his Armani suits, and his arrogant strut. Hollywood’s biggest celebrities lined the court and gorgeous women flocked to the arena. Best of all, the team was a winner. Between 1980 and 1991, the Lakers played in an unmatched nine NBA championship series, capturing five of them. Bestselling sportswriter Jeff Pearlman draws from almost three hundred interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers’ epic Showtime era. A dazzling account of one of America’s greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players’ decadent Hollywood lifestyles.  From the Showtime era’s remarkable rise to its tragic end—marked by Magic Johnson’s 1991 announcement that he had contracted HIV—Showtime is a gripping narrative of sports, celebrity, and 1980s-style excess.

This engrossing biography delves into the life of Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton, who still stands as one of the most revered figures in sports. From his childhood in Mississippi to his record-breaking NFL career and struggles with mental health, "Sweetness" is a candid and insightful look at one of America's most complex athletes. Based on extensive research and interviews with those closest to Payton, this book is a must-read for football fans and anyone interested in the human stories behind sports icons.

The Rocket That Fell to Earth is a provocative account of Roger Clemens' rise and fall as a baseball superstar. Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman creates a vivid, no-holds-barred image of Clemens' life and career, exploring his place in the steroid controversy that shocked professional baseball. This explosive portrait of a sports legend loved and reviled by fans and colleagues alike is a must-read for any sports enthusiast.

"Boys Will Be Boys" is a wildly entertaining read about the NFL Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s. This New York Times bestseller by Jeff Pearlman reveals the uncensored exploits of legendary players like Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith, and Troy Aikman. With riveting and often hilarious stories about their on and off-field shenanigans, this book is a must-read for any sports fan.