Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton Audiobook

" One of the best sports biographies I've ever read. "

" Really, if you were a fan of Payton's, you should read this book. He, like everyone, is so much more than what they do in the public eye, and that makes him a much more interesting person. "

" For all of the hype, this book wasn't that controversial. It was really good, and I would recommend that anyone who hasn't read a biography on Payton start here... "

" I learned a lot about Walter Payton I did not know. The author, Jeff Pearlman, did a fine job of researching this book. He writes in a style that is captivating and thorough. I thought the editing was quite weak with several spelling errors, redundant introduction of characters, and contradictory statements (minor - but there). "

" Pearlman expends so much time and effort conjuring Payton's dark side and personal eccentricities that he shortchanges Payton's (possible the greatest all-around football player to ever play the game)singular genius as a player. "

" A book that pulls no punches. Tells it like it is. All is good points and all the bad. Walter Payton was one of the best running backs around and with that came all the fame and glory, the money, and the prestige. However, he also had a dark side and with that fame and glory came some bad times. He died young at forty-six but most sport fans still remember him. A good book on football and a good book on Walter Payton. "

" This book is a must read for anyone who followed the Bears during the Payton era. This was a riveting, well written narrative that I could not put down. Learned many new things I never imagined, and was reminded of others. This is a very sad portrait of a Chicago sports icon. I loved the book. "

" Well written and thoroughly researched. Heartbreaking to my hero worship. "

" This was an interesting and colorful read. I understand now why Jeff Pearlman is persona non grata on the Chicago sports scene. Do not read if you do not want to read some hard truths about Walter Payton. "

" This was good but sad. "

" Really learned a lot. I like how the author focused on showing all of Payton's greatness and flaws. "

" It was very informative and well researched. However it was too long and often told about other people who I had no interest in learning about. "

" I love sports bios, and this book was no exception. Great insight into a man who was very private - I can see how this may have scandalized some people in the Chicago area, but being from Detroit that's fine by me. :-) A fantastic read. "

" Very good book. My interest in American football began after his life but it was a privilege to learn about him. Very factually based which is a little turgid at times but it is necessary considering some of the controversy and the numerous times his story lifts your spirit or brings you to tears. "

" This biography details Walter Payton's hard work, kindness, on field triumphs, and personal struggles. It describes Walter from all angles. It is clear that the author went to great lengths to interview a lot of people in order to get the whole picture of Walter Payton. "

" Very thorough and interesting history. Flawed person but we all are. Also explains why he got the good rep too. "

" Love Walter Peyton and the Chicago Bears. Sadness throughout the book, however. "

" I had a hard time getting into this book so I did not finish. "