"Assisted: An Autobiography" by John Stockton with Kerry L. Pickett is a first edition, first printing hardcover book published in 2013 by Shadow Mountain Publishing. The book is 349 pages long and features a dust jacket and illustrations. It is a narrative nonfiction work that delves into the basketball career of John Stockton, with a focus on his achievements with the Utah Jazz in the NBA. The book is targeted towards young adults and adults interested in sports biographies, making it a valuable addition to any sports enthusiast's collection.
Reviews"The intensely private basketball star gives readers a truly unique look at his career and his relationships with those who helped him along the way."--Steve Luhm, Columnist, Salt Lake Tribune, "An unlikely icon whose small-town values let him take on NBA stardom on his terms."--John Blanchette, The Spokesman-Review, "If you thought you knew the Hall of Fame basketball player, the answer is yes and no."--Brad Rock, Columnist, Deseret News, "Nobody thought that he was going to be this good. Nobody. But the thing was, nobody measured his heart."--Coach Frank Layden
Table Of ContentForeword by Karl Malone Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Connections 1. Thoughts from behind a Podium 2. A Thousand Feet Deep 3. Family Part II: A Sentimental Journey 4. The "Little Vatican" 5. Patterns in the Park 6. The Life and Times of a Bullypup 7. A Walk Across Hamilton Part III: Perspectives of a Professional 8. Guardian Angels 9. A Foot in the Door 10. Wedding Days 11. Fatherhood 12. A Gilded Opportunity: Salt Lake City and the Utah Jazz 13. The Olympics, 1992: The Team of My Dreams 14. The Olympics, 1996: A Second Selection 15. Walking with an Unfamiliar Shadow 16. Championship Rings and Some Underappreciated Things 17. The Clock Strikes Twelve Part IV: Free Time to Water Green Shoots 18. The Great Cinnamon Caper Epilogue Notes Index
SynopsisJohn Stockton's #12 hangs in the rafters over the Utah Jazz, yet he's always been a private man. Now scores of fans finally have a window into the man behind jersey, and they have it in his own words. In his autobiography, John invites readers to learn about his life from childhood to the NBA, his work ethic and his friendships with other NBA greats, and his personal beliefs and why family is paramount in his life.