Wilt chamberlain book a view from above

Intimidating as ever, basketball great chamberlain wilt, 1973, coauthored by david shaw reveals a lot more than probably intended in this wordy witandwisdom collection. The late nba great wilt chamberlain signed his name in bold black marker on the inside title page of his 1991 book a view from above. As you can imagine, that played pretty well with the ladies. Wilt chamberlain was a welltraveled man student life. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. In 1991, chamberlain claimed another, more unusual distinction, when he wrote in his book a view from above that he had slept with more than 20,000 women during his. Chamberlain gained further notoriety in 1991 with the release of his second and most talked about autobiography, a view from above. Wilt chamberlain is the author of books such as a view from above. The times have changed and chamberlain, now 50, has too.

Of all his impressive statistics, the 20,000 women number seems the most farfetched and least verifiable, and the book. Wilt chamberlain talks in the book about how the government should give jobs. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. On the playing floor, chamberlain was sensationalhis arrival in pro basketball totally disrupted the established. A view from above wilt chamberlain, author signet book. A view from above, wilt chamberlain brigham young university. Wilt chamberlain a man who was as uncompromising on the basketball court as he was in his life. The book contains observations on athletes of the 1990s, gun control, and his fourteen years in the nba, among other topics. Wilt chamberlain, professional basketball player, considered to be one of the greatest offensive players in the history of the game. Chamberlain has written his second book in over 18 years the first was wilt. Maybe if i could write, say, 50 columns at one time. To be fair, most of these comments are confined to the books first half, which, however, is likely to be.

Intimidating as ever, basketball great chamberlain wilt, 1973, coauthored by. Just as his first autobiography had stated, the league was precariously built on both money and power, and many changes were needed in order for the sport to survive in the future. The former hoopster extraordinaire claims hes had sexual encounters. The 10 best books written by nba players, from a fan whos. It is very easy reading and doesnt have and boring parts. At a time when the nba was in its infancy, wilt the stilt lit the league on fire. A view from above hardcover april 18, 1994 by wilt chamberlain author. In his 1991 book a view from above, chamberlain made the now famous claim that he had slept with 20,000 different women over the course of his life. Wilt chamberlain biography childhood, children, story. In his 1991 book a view from above, wilt chamberlain claimed hed slept with 20,000 women over the course of his career. Wilt chamberlain a view from above 1991villard6 x 9290 pageshardcover book with jacketwith photossigned by author.

Complete summary of wilt chamberlains a view from above. Basketball legend wilt chamberlain august 21,1936october 12,1999 talks about life, sports, movies, politics, history, women and almost everything under the sun in his interesting and fascinating 1991 biography. The national basketball associations seventh alltime scorer stood by his claim, stating. The most surprising statistic in wilt chamberlain s new autobiography, a view from above, has nothing to do with basketball. A view from above book by wilt chamberlain 3 available. Chamberlain s 1991 autobiography a view from above, written without the aid of a coauthor, caused a stir and sold well, largely as a result of chamberlain s claim that he had slept with 20,000 women over the course of his life. Controversial books chamberlain gained further notoriety in 1991 with the release of his second and most talked about autobiography, a view from above. A view from above is a lecture performance on the statistical and sexual. At the end, chamberlain s uncompromising preoccupation about himself makes this book an amazing window into his thoughts, his relationship and views 5 stars purely because of it entertaining value. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Seen as a followup to a view from above, the book focused primarily on chamberlain s opinions about the state of professional basketball in the nineties. This signed book comes with a full loa from psadna ab59381. Complete summary of wilt chamberlain s a view from above. A view from above by wilt chamberlain 1991, hardcover.

On the flip side, it is a book from a egotistic, narcissistic an opinionated man with very biased, sometimes uninformed, view of social affairs. But, if anything, youre more outspoken in a view from above than you are in person. Wilton norman wilt chamberlain august 21, 1936 october 12, 1999 was an american basketball player. Wilt chamberlain is an american basketball player who played as a center and is considered one of the greatest players in history. A view from above is one of the most popular books written by an nba player of all time not because of what chamberlain accomplished on the court, but for the lavish lifestyle he displayed off it. Did wilt chamberlain really sleep with 20,000 women. War crimes in kosovo by fred abrahams, eric stover, fred abraham. Buy a cheap copy of a view from above book by wilt chamberlain.

Wilt chamberlain biography excelled in high school and. When i read the book i was on the cusp of manhood, and this was a curious bit of. Thats why wilt chamberlain left basketball, because he was through with regimentation. The book contains observations on athletes of the 90s, gun control, and his 14 years in the nba, among other topics. Wilt chamberlain books biography and list of works. At the end, chamberlains uncompromising preoccupation about himself makes this book an amazing window into his thoughts, his relationship and views 5 stars purely because of it entertaining value. None of the others created nearly the stir and controversy as his 1991 book, a view from above. Buy a view from above reprint by wilt chamberlain isbn. It has a good flow and keeps you interested so you dont want to.

Wilt chamberlain signed hardcover book, first edition, a view from above first edition, signed, peace, wilt chamberlain. Just like any other 7foot black millionaire who lives next door, lj 873. The quintessential big man, who changed the way basketball was pl. Wilt chamberlain a view from above 1991 book signed. Lot detail wilt chamberlain autographed a view from. In addition to his accomplishments on the court, chamberlain also authored four books. Wilt chamberlain american basketball player britannica. Note psadna hologram is affixed to inside back cover. During his 196162 season he became the first player to score more than 4,000 points in a. Also known as wilt the stilt and the big dipper, chamberlain was one of the greatest scorers in nba history on and off the court, apparently.

A view from above hardcover october 23, 1991 by wilt chamberlain author visit amazons wilt chamberlain page. Wilt cherished records and besting bill russell of the boston celtics and kareem abduljabbar of the milwaukee bucks as much as he cherished a love life in his 1991 book, a view from above, the big dipper claimed to have slept with 20,000 women in his life. Writing a book affords you the opportunity to edit yourself. The former basketball star speaks out on bill russell, race relations, the nba, sex, women, kareen abduljabbar, and many other hot topics. A view from above hardcover october 23, 1991 by wilt chamberlain author. Free download a view from above by wilt chamberlain. Resource information the item a view from above, wilt chamberlain represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in brigham young university.

Here, in his own words, are the outspoken opinions that made wilt chamberlain one of the most controversial sports icons in the world, such as his admission to bedding 20,000 women while supporting. More than 100 pages filled with riveting facts on basketball hall of fame inductees with information that will never go out of date basketball hall of famers is an exciting sports biography series that provides an indepth look at some of the greatest allaround players the hardwood has ever seen, with information that will never go out of date. Wilt chamberlain reflects on his historic basketball career and shares his memoir, a view from above. This hardcover book was published by villard books of new york. Coming as it did nearly simultaneously with basketball star magic johnsons announcement that he was suffering from. Wilt chamberlain is without a doubt the greatest basketball player that ever lived and the greatest sports. February 21, 2017 after an interview on the day before the 76ers belatedly retired his number in 1991, wilt chamberlain handed me a copy of his new book, a view from above.