The five eulogies from his funeral all elaborate on the same points: his skills and his humility. Payton's career is dealt with summarily frequently, stories are repeated, if from different perspectives, and Payton's many remarkable qualities are each noted many times over.

More an oral history than an autobiography, the book sometimes suffers for it. Because Payton died before his autobiography was completed, his interviews have been supplemented by the stories and thoughts of family and friends, with sports biographer Yaeger providing the connective tissue. (Payton died of liver cancer in November 1999.) With a protagonist like this, Payton's book isn't your standard sports bio. Unknown Binding 288 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 13.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 39.58 67 Used from 1.28 7 New from 24.95 6 Collectible from 17.00 Paperback 15.81 84 Used from 1.59 17 New from 10.49 1 Collectible from 8. He was so important to others that many immediately took up the latter task when he was dying-and tens of thousands more sent him their prayers and sympathy. Never die easy the autobiography of Walter Payton. Clive Barker, author: collected works of T.S. Written with veteran journalist and author Don Yaeger in the last weeks of Walter Payton's life, Never Die Easy presents Walter's singular voice-warm, plainspoken, funny, self-aware-along with the voices of the friends, family, teammates, and business associates who knew him best at all stages of his life, including his wife, Connie, and their. ''Sweetness'' may hold the NFL's career rushing record, and he may have been one of the toughest, hardest-working players ever, but he was also devoted to keeping spirits high around him, even when facing the end of his own life, and committed to helping needy children. Oksana Baiul, Olympic figure skater: 'Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton' by Walter Payton and Don Yeager. It's a testament to Payton's greatness as a man that nearly half his autobiography can be devoted to what he achieved after his career.

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