All the Way

My Life in Four Quarters

By: Joe Namath, Don Yaeger - contributor, Sean Mortimer - contributor

Narrated by: Joe Namath

The NFL icon who first brought show business to sports shares his life lessons on fame, fatherhood, and football.

Three days before the 1969 Super Bowl, Joe Namath promised the nation that he would lead the New York Jets to an 18-point underdog victory against the seemingly invincible Baltimore Colts. When the final whistle blew, that promise had been kept. Namath was instantly heralded as a gridiron god, while his rugged good looks, progressive views on race, and boyish charm quickly transformed him - in an era of raucous rebellion, shifting social norms, and political upheaval - into both a bona fide celebrity and a symbol of the commercialization of pro sports. By 26, with a championship title under his belt, he was quite simply the most famous athlete alive.

Although his legacy has long been cemented in the history books, beneath the eccentric yet charismatic personality was a player plagued by injury and addiction, both sex and substance. When failing knees permanently derailed his career, he turned to Hollywood and endorsements, not to mention a tumultuous marriage and fleeting bouts of sobriety, to try and find purpose. Now 74, Namath is ready to open up, brilliantly using the four quarters of Super Bowl III as the narrative backbone to a life that was anything but charmed. As much about football and fame as about addiction, fatherhood, and coming to terms with our own mortality, All the Way finally reveals the man behind the icon.

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©2018 Joe Namath, Sean Mortimer, Don Yaeger (P)2018 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Even casual sports fans will find this an enthralling read. For all his flaws—and the author does not hide them - Namath is a likable and lively raconteur. What's more, his is a remarkable life. He not only beat the Colts, he whooped alcoholism, evolved into a doting grandfather and endures the many side affects of gridiron fame with nary a complaint."—USA Today

"I have read everything about Namath for years....But this new book is different, better than all of the ones before it in a sense. All the Way: My Life in Four Quarters is told in Namath's words. And those words are powerful and instructive.—Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"A pleasure for fans who remember way back to Namath's glory days-and an entertainment for those who are new to the gridiron hero."—Kirkus

Enlightening

Enjoyed listening to Joe Namth tell his story in football. He really is a very humble person.

Thank you Joe Namath!!

I’ve always wanted to meet Joe Namath ever since I read a book that my dad gave me about him. I was probably only nine or 10 years old back in the early 70’s, I’m 57 now. My family is Hungarian, and I think my dad wanted me to see that being Hungarian was something to be proud of and celebrated. Joe Namath has been my hero ever since.
Listening to this book in Joe’s voice kind of felt like I did meet him, and that we were having the coolest conversation ever. Thanks Joe!!

A Great Listen

I loved this book especially that Joe himself read it. I could feel his emotion in every word he spoke. As a huge Joe fan since the beginning to hear him tell his story in his own voice was very moving and powerful and super enjoyable. Thanks Joe !!

Broadway Joe is still a HEADLINER!!!

Loved it! Listening to Joe tell it with his own style. I GUARANTEE THAT MAAAN!

What a Guy!

I really, really, really do not like football. I thought this book was going to be a personal account of the life of Joe Namath but it was all about football. Totally about football. And I enjoyed it!! Mikey liked it!!

I didn't understand most of the terminology but I loved listening to JN talk about it in his own voice. He has a interesting accent and cadence that made this book fun. Also see him in a different light. He's just a good ol' boy with incredible talent. And he has very white teeth! I can appreciate those pretty teeth!

Great read and even better audible

Great to hear on of my idols, "Broadway Joe".. Im a huge Jet fan.. I was in diapers when they won ... 51 years later still waiting for that second championship... Joe come back !

A larger than life guy

Joe was a larger than life guy. This book is well narrated by Joe himself and he does a good job. He basically walks you through his self predicted Super Bowl win and while he's recounting the game he takes you back to his early football career how he got there. I enjoyed his story and his candidness on everything from his inability to serve in Vietnam and views on others service to his alcoholism. Overall its a good book.

Even if your not a football fan

I grew up aware of Broadway Joe from sideline clips and the commercials and appearances. He always seemed to have a twinkle in his eye like he got the joke. This book is great because you get to hear his humor, dedication, honesty and gratitude. There are a lot of football memories obvi but it doesn’t get bogged down. I don’t think I would have enjoyed the written book as much but with Mr Namath’s telling of tge stories I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Continues time changes

I love Joe! I needed to hear this! His family and friends, coaches and trainers contributed to his life. Time for me to look back and give thanks too!

EVERY JOE NAMATH FAN WILL LOVE THIS BOOK

THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!

I AM A JOE NAMATH FAN AND THIS BOOK REMINDS ME OF THE JET YEARS WHEN JOE WAS QB.

WHAT MAKES IT BETTER IS JOE READS THE BOOK. HIS VOICE SOUNDS JUST THE SAME AS IT DID 50 YEARS AGO,

I ESPECIALLY AGREE THAT THE OAKLAND RAIDERS WERE DIRTY PLAYERS!

MANY PERSONAL LITTLE STORIES ABOUT HIS LIFE AS WELL AS A LOT ABOUT FOOTBALL.

A MUST READ FOR JET FANS. IF YOU ARE TOO YOUNG TO KNOW WHO JOE IS YOU SHOULD "READ" IT ANYWAY.