Life Is Not An Accident: A Memoir Of Reinvention by Jay Williams

Life Is Not An Accident: A Memoir Of Reinvention by Jay Williams

New York Times Bestseller

This big-hearted memoir by the most promising professional basketball player of his generation details his rise to NBA stardom, the terrible accident that ended his career and plunged him into a life-altering depression, and how he ultimately found his way out of the darkness.

Ten years ago, Jay Williams was at the beginning of a brilliant professional basketball career. The Chicago Bulls' top draft pick--and the second pick of the entire draft--he had the great Michael Jordan's locker. Then he ran his high-performance motorcycle head-on into a light pole, severely damaging himself and ending his career.

In this intense, hard-hitting, and deeply profound memoir, Williams talks about the accident that transformed him. Sometimes, the memories are so fresh, he feels like he'll never escape the past. Most days, he finds a quiet peace as a commentator on ESPN and as an entrepreneur who can only look back in astonishment at his younger self--a kid who had it all, thought he was invincible, and lost everything . . . only to gain new wisdom.

Williams also shares behind the scenes details of life as an All-American. He tells it straight about the scandalous recruiting process and his decision to return to Duke and Coach K--a man who taught him about accountability--to finish his education. He also speaks out about corruption--among coaches, administrators, players, and alumni--and about his time in the NBA, introducing us to a dark underworld culture in the pros: the gambling, drugs, and sex in every city, with players on every team. 

Williams, Jay: - Jay Williams is a mental health professional, motivational speaker, and wellness coach with a passion for assisting individuals from all walks of life in obtaining mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. After some tragic events in her life, this New York-based mental health professional has written her first book in the form of a memoir to set the tone for her future endeavors as a wellness innovator. Beyond her educational and vocational expertise, her life experiences uniquely qualify her to assist others. Jay is intentional and strategic about awakening her audience through transformational teachings, training, and empowering change.

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ISBN 13	9780062327994
ISBN 10	0062327992
Title	Life Is Not An Accident: A Memoir Of Reinvention
Author	Jay Williams
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	2017-01-24
Number of pages	272
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