House of Nails: A Memoir of Life on the Edge - Rilegato

Dykstra, Lenny

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ISBN 10: 0062407368 ISBN 13: 9780062407368

Casa editrice: William Morrow & Co, 2016

Riassunto

The legendary center fielder presents a no-holds-barred account of his life and career, discussing such topics as his World Series achievements, Moneyball reputation, post-baseball business ventures and prison term for bankruptcy fraud. 150,000 first printing.

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“As far as sports autobiographies go, what can I say? NAILS NAILED IT!” (Jack Nicholson)

“THIS BOOK IS GOING TO BLOW YOUR MIND! Obviously everyone has to buy it.” (Howard Stern)

“A memoir as brash and uncensored as the man himself. ... Dykstra’s life story is Shakespearian in scope.” (Playboy)

“A swaggering salute to a steroid-fueled career of exceptional excess.” (New York Times)

“[A] gripping memoir. ... The man knows how to entertain.” (Esquire)

“Tough, straight, upsetting, and strangely beautiful. ONE OF THE BEST SPORTS AUTOBIOGRAPHIES I’VE EVER READ. It comes from the heart.” (Stephen King)

“A head-spinning trip. ... House of Nails is far more entertaining than your typical player memoir.” (Vice)

“[An] unsparing chronicle. ... pure, weapons-grade gossip. ... a no-holds-barred success. ... Dykstra is bleedingly, strikingly human. ... Darkly funny.” (The Ringer)

“Will rekindle memories for baseball enthusiasts and entertain nonfans. ... Tales of the author’s lifestyle are mindboggling.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Astonishing. ... I got to read that f#ck*ing book!” (Denis Leary)

L'autore:

Lenny Dykstra manned center field for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies from 1985 to 1996. He was a three-time All-Star, and won a World Series with the Mets in 1986. Since his playing days ended, he has been active in a number of business ventures, including publishing a magazine geared toward professional athletes.

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• Editore: William Morrow & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0062407368
• ISBN 13: 9780062407368
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 340