What they’re saying about “The Rocket That Fell to Earth”
“Rocket is riveting, fascinating, compassionate and, best of all, fair. Pearlman magnificently separates legend from fact, and perception from reality. Finally, we see the real Roger Clemens, and not just what we’ve wanted him to be.”
— Jemele Hill, ESPN.com
“A truly epic sports figure gets the truly epic biography he deserves. Roger Clemens’ tale is a deeply American one, and Pearlman shines light on his life, on and off the field, to help us come as close as we can to possibly understanding this strange, classic figure.”
— Will Leitch, author of “God Save The Fan” and founder of Deadspin.com
“Jeff Pearlman reveals the man behind the Clemens myth—and does so with all the power and purpose of a 95-mph heater.”
— Stephen Cannella, Sports Illustrated
“In this first-rate biography, Jeff Pearlman has managed to illuminate one of the most opaque figures in sports. The Rocket may have fallen to earth, but this book achieves maximum liftoff.”
— L. Jon Wertheim, author of Blood In The Cage