Talking to Goats - by Jim Gray (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Sportscaster and sports historian Jim Gray "gives the reader a coveted all-access pass as he reviews the best interviews, the best athletes, and the best games in modern sports history. It's like a personal introduction to the characters and careers of these heroes and villains we've known since childhood. He examines how money, celebrity, the media, and power interact, and how sports ... has led to ... transformations in American society."--Publisher marketing.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>INSTANT <em>USA TODAY</em> BESTSELLER!</strong></p><p><strong>WITH A FOREWORD BY TOM BRADY</strong></p><p><strong> "As a sportscaster and sports historian, Jim's career genuinely stands the test of time. . . . This book is sports history <em>about </em>some of the greats <em>by </em>one of the greats, who was taking it all in on the sidelines, in the stands or the dugout, by the eighteenth green, courtside, or in the broadcast booth." --Tom Brady, seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion GOAT</strong></p><p><strong>A riveting, insightful memoir of never-before-told stories from Jim Gray, twelve-time Emmy Award-winner, Hall of Fame sports broadcaster, and renowned interviewer-- that explores the author's career and the inside stories and memorable moments of the famous legends he has covered including, Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson.</strong><br/><br/>In <em>Talking to GOATs, </em> award-winning broadcaster Jim Gray looks back at his four decades of sports reporting from the unparalleled perspective of one of the world's most respected and skilled interviewers. A journalist who many iconic athletes have trusted to tell their stories (of both triumph and disgrace), Jim has had unprecedented access to the people, places and extraordinary events in the world of sports. Asking tough but fair questions, he has broken numerous stories, and landed squarely in the middle of others, from the Ben Johnson and Barry Bonds steroid scandals, to Michael Jordan's surprise retirement, to the off-the-court Kobe/Shaq feud which led to their on-the-court break up, to being part of the live broadcast for twenty-two Super Bowls. He's climbed into the ring to interview Mike Tyson after he bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield's ear, and stood next to Ron Artest when the "Malice at the Palace" melee erupted, and was on site at the bombing of the Atlanta Olympics.</p><p>Anyone who has watched Jim effortlessly engage his subjects at the precise moment of triumph or tragedy has little idea what it takes to secure the interview, or what actually happens when the camera cuts away. These are real, mesmerizing, and previously untold stories. <em>Talking to GOATs </em>features numerous world-class athletes, including Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Floyd Mayweather, Michael Phelps, Mike Tyson and Tiger Woods, and world leaders George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Mikhail Gorbachev, and many more. On each page, Jim gives the reader a coveted all-access pass as he reviews the best interviews, the best athletes, and the best games in modern sports history. It's like a personal introduction to the characters and careers of these heroes and villains we've known since childhood. He examines how money, celebrity, the media, and power interact, and how sports, more than any other institution, has led to momentous transformations in American society. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"I know Jim Gray the man. He stood up for me with tremendous integrity and principle. He suffered the consequences for doing what was right on my behalf and for others for a just cause. Integrity is what matters, and I will never forget his honor and honesty. Jim tells our story in the book, and I appreciate it. I will always hold him in high regard with great respect and admiration."<br/>--Hank Aaron, MLB Hall of Fame GOAT<br><br>"<em>Talking to GOATs</em> captures so beautifully the stories that my husband, Muhammad, shared with Jim. It brought back to life so many great memories and was very moving. I loved it, and I highly recommend this book."--Lonnie Ali, Mrs. GOAT<br><br>"A good sports reporter conveys the story of the day; a great one senses stories that will unfold over time and has the conviction to share them with their audience, nonetheless. Jim Gray is one of the greats!"--Michael Phelps, Olympian GOAT<br><br>"I cherish the moments that I'm alone with a good book, and <em>Talking to GOATs</em> certainly qualifies. I love the great interviews that Jim has done throughout his career and the storytelling he captures on these pages. So please pull up a chair and enjoy this fascinating narrative that details his life with so many of the icons, just as I have."--Vin Scully, Hall of Fame broadcasting GOAT<br><br>"If I had one word to describe Jim Gray, I would say, honest. It's very tough for reporters to be honest in the media business. He's not afraid to ask the tough questions, even if they're uncomfortable ones. He's transparent and direct about it. And that's why I have always had respect for Jim and what he does and how he does it."--Kobe Bryant, NBA Hall of Fame GOAT<br><br>"Jim interviewed me after my prolific fights. We were a sensational duo. Out of the ring, Jim became my most trusted friend. He's there no matter what and never afraid to give it to me straight, as he does in this book. He's always coming from a place of love and compassion. You know where you stand. Jim talks to GOATs because it takes a GOAT to know a GOAT. I'm so proud he wrote this book to share his legacy and, as you will learn, Jim is the goat whisperer."--Mike Tyson, Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World GOAT<br><br>"Jim will ask the questions, and he will calibrate your answers and they better not be silly or off the facts. That's why I nicknamed him Scratchy a long time ago. He keeps that mic in people's faces, as he's always digging and scratching for the story. Jim dug them all out for this book, which I hope you'll enjoy as much as I did."--Jack Nicholson, three-time Academy Award-winning GOAT<br><br>"Jim Gray is as good at his profession as the countless Hall of Famers he has interviewed were at theirs. Every time I did an interview or watched one with Jim, he was well prepared and wasn't afraid to ask tough questions. That's what made them so interesting and informative, leading his audience to remark, 'I didn't know that' when the segment ended. And when people read Jim's book, I'm sure they will be saying the same thing."--Don Shula, Hall of Fame winningest-coach-in-NFL-history GOAT<br><br>"The first interview Jim ever did was with me. From his first to my last (many years later), we have had a very special relationship. I'm The Greatest and he's The Latest. Jim is the me of his profession. Just don't tell Howard (Cosell)."--Muhammad Ali, THE GOAT<br><br>Gray had a front row seat to some of the most indelible games, fights, and moments in sports history. [He] knows how to tell a story...the narrative abounds with fascinating tales.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br>
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