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"Mr. Halberstam would have been the first to insist that we not confuse fiction with nonfiction, and that we not mistake biography -- the telling of a life -- for hagiography -- the burnishing of a legend. Which was football's big trouble last week, it turns out, as lots of folks who should know better took exception to a new biography of Walter Payton."—ESPN.com, "The Sporting Life""I found the Walter of your book to be more of a hero than the one people refer to."—Rick Hogan, WGN Sunday PapersI have read the book and I can tell you your appreciation of Walter will be heightened if you read the whole book and not just the excerpt — Rick Kogan"Jeff Pearlman has written Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton, which depicts Mr. Payton as perhaps the greatest all-around football player ever, a generous teammate and a loving father."—Scott Simon, NPR Weekend Edition"Over the weekend I read an advance copy of Sweetness and found it to be an incredible, thoughtful, deep and profound read. It’s exceptional work. I wouldn’t let an out-of-context excerpt and some enraged condemnations get in the way of a fascinating read about a fascinating man."—Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports"READ THE BOOK...But if you like texture, if you want to get the sense of a real life lived by a real person with real beauty within and real warts, start reading and do so with an open mind."—The Indianapolis Star"Pearlman did not set out to expose Payton but to understand him, to identify and define the qualities that made him so appealing. He was a football-playing hero to millions, true, but he was also a human being of considerable complexity. There’s a story in how those two sides intersected, and a skilled biographer gets to that story ... If Walter Payton, magnificent football player and Chicago treasure, is enough for you, ignore the book and cherish your memories. If Walter Payton, flawed but fascinating human being, intrigues you, read it. You might come away with a greater appreciation."—The New York TimesIf Walter Payton, magnificent football player and Chicago treasure, is enough for you, ignore the book and cherish your memories. If Walter Payton, flawed but fascinating human being, intrigues you, read it. You might come away with a greater appreciation
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About the Author
Jeff Pearlman is the author of four previous books, including two New York Times bestsellers, The Bad Guys Won! and Boys Will Be Boys. He is a columnist for SI.com as well as a contributor to The Wall Street Journal. He blogs regularly at jeffpearlman.com. Pearlman and his family live in New York.
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Product details
Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Avery; Reprint edition (August 28, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592407374
ISBN-13: 978-1592407378
Product Dimensions:
6 x 1 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.3 out of 5 stars
138 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#143,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Rating:4 1/2 of 5 stars (excellent)Review:Having seen Walter Payton play football in his prime and admiring what he did on the field, I was interested in reading this biography written by a well-known and respected writer for Sports Illustrated. It turns out there was a lot more to the man than the image that was portrayed as the hard-working football player and dedicated Christian and family man.The research and detail in this book was very good. Pearlman talked to many of Payton's teammates in high school and college. The section on Payton's time at Jackson State was quite impressive in its detail - such as the details of some of the practices endured by the players. When he turns pro with the Chicago Bears, the ups and downs of not only Payton but the entire team is well researched as well. The reader learns why Payton struggled at times because the Bears team was not very good.What makes the book even better, however, is Pearlman's account of Payton's life off the field, both during his youth and his adulthood. Very often biographies of professional athletes will reveal unknown characteristics about the athlete that most fans did not know existed. This is no exception. The best way to describe this aspect of the book is conflicting. Payton is trying to live the proper Christian life, but has many sessions of infidelity, including fathering a child with someone other than his wife. He is at times portrayed as an egomaniac, but yet will always visit sick children in hospitals when called upon. He is often portrayed as a great team player, yet is shown to be sulking about individual slights, whether real or perceived. The best story of that was during Super Bowl XX, when he was livid that William "Refrigerator" Perry, a defensive lineman, was given the ball to score the last touchdown of that game instead of him.This is a well researched, well written biography of the running back who many believe to be the greatest to ever play in the NFL.Did I skim?No.Did I learn something new?Yes. The most interesting (or shocking, depending on your viewpoint) was the revelation of Payton's infidelity and hard-partying lifestyle well after his playing days were over. It is not all that shocking when any athlete lives like that while playing and especially when on the road, but that Payton did this while being portrayed as an ideal family man was quite eye-opening.Pace of the book:Excellent. The transitions between football and off-the-field portions were smooth and the book was told in chronological order.Positives:The research and detail are the outstanding aspects of this book, but in addition, I believed the manner in which Pearlman presented topics that could be controversial or troubling, such as Payton's cheating, the way in which he treated his assistants, or his drug and alcohol use, was done with sensitivity and in a non-judgmental manner.Negatives:There weren't any glaring negatives about the book. The closest I could come to one was that at times, the reader could believe that the author is bashing Payton too much on his lifestyle choices, especially concerning the lack of time he spent with his son born out of wedlock. However, once the reader finishes the book and everything is covered, this turns out to be simply another chapter in a complicated life of a complicated man.Do I recommend?Yes, for any football fan or reader who enjoys biographies.
Great Read! Very honest look at the life of my all-time favorite player. Tells everything from the good to the bad from interviews with those close to him and excerpts from.other sources
Here in Chicago this book has taken quite a beating over the years since its publication. How dare anyone question the divinity that was / is Walter Payton? I can only imagine the hostility that will greet the first in-depth biography of Mike Ditka...And Payton really was something of a deity on the field - no denying. As football heroes go, he was about as football-heroish as you can get around here (or much of anyplace else, I suppose). A lot of fans reverently mumble a "hallowed be thy name" and that's that. But that also does a disservice, in many ways, to the real man who lived inside that hero. And Payton was a real man.To present the man in his complexity, with his not-always admirable behavior, is a service to life in general. One doesn't want to make too much of a person who's claim to fame is the ability to play a sport very, very well, but if you DO want to look at a man or woman who excelled at such things, then really look at them. And this book does.The Payton who emerges here is no less remarkable as an athlete, and his shortcomings and foibles do not render him any less admirable in his strengths and positives. This is an absorbing read about an interesting, flawed man. For those interested in his life and career, it provides three dimensions, not just the two you saw on the field. And part of that third dimension was pretty admirable, too; just not all of it.
Author Jeff Pearlman has written an all-encompassing biography of Chicago Bears' superstar Walter Payton. While I am not a big football fan I do enjoy reading biographies of sports' standouts, and Walter Payton certainly fits that category. The author includes both the good and the bad in his life which makes Walter Payton human like the rest of us. We may say that he lived a life of contradictions. He had time for kids with autograph requests and visitation, yet wanted nothing to do with his son born out of wedlock. He emphasized the team's interests, but felt he lacked the recognition of other running backs. To achieve the all-time rushing record became important to him, yet his wife was often neglected.Walter Payton suffered through that period that several others go through following retirement in regard to what to do with his life. It proved to be a drastic change to him, and he had difficulty finding happiness. We often think of celebrities having the best things that life has to offer, but in Walter Payton's case as in several others, they are beset with problems and difficulties that we know nothing about.Some reviewers have criticized this book because it appears to denigrate Walter Payton. While Walter had several faults that many of us are spared, it isn't our place to condemn him. I found the book to be an interesting read on a complex individual who brought joy to those who watched this gifted athlete in action. The subtitle "The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton" is entirely appropriate. Although I'm not a particular fan of football I certainly was aware of Walter Payton, and found the book to be an enriching read.
....about one of the kindest and as the book title says, enigmatic, Walter Payton. A true role model for people of all ages. He was my heroe and will always be my heroe, even in death. This book was written in a strange way but when it comes right down to it, there was no other way to write it....as it was finished just before he passed away. My hats off to a man with such grace, even in death. One of the best reads I have ever done.
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