Memoirs of Athletes and Sports Figures

Andre Agassi's memoir "Open" was published in 2009 and received critical acclaim for its honesty and insights into his personal and professional life.

Muhammad Ali's memoir "The Greatest: My Own Story" was published in 1975 and is considered one of the most influential sports memoirs ever written.

Louis Zamperini's memoir "Unbroken" was published in 2010 and tells the story of his survival as a prisoner of war during World War II.

Phil Knight's memoir "Shoe Dog" was published in 2016 and tells the story of how he founded and built the sportswear company Nike.

Shalane Flanagan's memoir "The Long Run" was published in 2012 and tells the story of her journey to becoming one of the top distance runners in the world.

Daniel James Brown's memoir "The Boys in the Boat" was published in 2013 and tells the story of the University of Washington's rowing team that won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics.

Tim Grover's memoir "Relentless" was published in 2017 and tells the story of his work as a trainer and mentor to some of the greatest athletes in the world, including Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

Kobe Bryant's memoir "The Mamba Mentality" was published posthumously in 2020 and offers insights into his approach to the game of basketball and his life philosophy.

Michelle Obama's memoir "Becoming" was published in 2018 and tells the story of her life, from her childhood in Chicago to her time as First Lady of the United States.

Bill Russell's memoir "The Art of Resilience" was published in 2021 and tells the story of his life and career, both on and off the basketball court.

Allen Iverson's memoir "The Answer" was published in 2016 and tells the story of his life and career, from his childhood in Virginia to his time as one of the most popular and influential basketball players in the world.

Michael Jordan's memoir "The Last Dance" was published in 2020 and tells the story of his final season with the Chicago Bulls, which culminated in their sixth NBA championship.

Phil Jackson's memoir "The Code" was published in 2016 and tells the story of his coaching career, from his early days with the Chicago Bulls to his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jerry West's memoir "The Dynasty" was published in 2011 and tells the story of the Los Angeles Lakers' dominance of the NBA in the 1970s and 1980s.

Jack McCallum's memoir "The Dream Team" was published in 2012 and tells the story of the 1992 United States Olympic basketball team, which is considered one of the greatest sports teams of all time.