An interesting but somewhat self serving autobiography chronicling Mr. Jackson's early years up through his two championship seasons with the New York Yankees. There is a wealth of great baseball insight and inside information but is there is a central theme it is the clashes that he had with manager Billy Martin and others. Every single perceived slight is told in graphic detail. In fact, sometimes it is hard to revel in great teams, players (other managers and owners) and Mr. Jackson's wonderful accomplishments when the author constantly has his antenna up for personal grievances that bring things down. ( )

This was a fun read for me, a baseball fan from the late 1960s. I liked the great Oakland Athletics teams Reggie played on before he went on to the larger stage with the Yankees. Reading lots of familiar baseball names helps to tide me over until spring training begins again. ( )