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Paterno
From America’s premier sportswriter, the definitive, #1 New York Times bestselling biography of Joe Paterno.
Joe Posnanski’s biography of the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno follows in the tradition of works by Richard Ben Cramer on Joe DiMaggio and David Maraniss on Vince Lombardi. Having gained unprecedented access to Paterno, as well as the coach’s personal notes and files, Posnanski spent the last two years of Paterno’s life covering the coach, on (and off) the field and through the scandal that ended Paterno’s legendary career.
Joe Posnanski, who in 2012 was named the Best Sportswriter in America by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame, was with Paterno and his family as a horrific national scandal unfolded and Paterno was fired. Within three months, Paterno died of lung cancer, a tragic end to a life that was epic, influential, and operatic.
Paterno is the fullest description we will ever have of the man’s character and career. In this honest and surprising portrait, Joe Posnanski brings new insight and understanding to one of the most controversial figures in America.
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Reviews
I am a huge Penn State fan! I saw Paterno only one time at a bowl game but it was very exhilarating and captivating! This book is greatly expressed and Joe Pa will always be a unbelievable guy in my eyes! Everybody has flaws but it doesn't make you any less of a person
By MickelFamily2
I love how this book is written, open and honest. Joe was no saint but he did not deserve being thrown under the bus like he was.
By FlightComm57
I'm a penn state alum, who was friends with guys who played for Joe, and I got to meet Joe on several occasions. This book shows both sides if Joe, but does it in a respectful way. I loved this book, it was an easy read, full of facts, stories, but it ended with a smile
By 132 e college ave
An honest look at Joe Pa and very helpful to me as a PSU alum who has been at a loss to understand just how he became the lightning rod to all the hate and anger against the University.
By PSU '67
Loved this book. It reaffirmed what I already knew, that Joe Paterno was a good man. Great read!
By KATHY CARR