They Called Me White Jesus: I was a Legend...Now I'm Something More

by Bill Rieser

One of the greatest high school basketball players to ever play in New York City, there was no way Bill Rieser wasn't going to make it in the NBA. He could do things on a basketball court no one else could. But after a serious knee injury and clashes with his college coach derailed his career, Bill descended into a self-destructive lifestyle of drinking, drug abuse, and womanizing. He was going to be just another washed-up playground legend--until he encountered Jesus Christ and became something far more.

Once known for his 44-inch leap, Rieser is still looking up these days and his vertical leap goes higher than he could ever have imagined. So if you're looking for something that will get you to that new level of trust and closeness with God you're yearning for, this book is your ticket! Bill's infectious faith will change the way you view God, His power, His Word, and prayer.

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[MariAn Nyce · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had heard of this book, and was at a Book Fair in VA where I found it. The true story of a troubled teen who lived in the most dire circumstance in NYC and how he came to Jesus. Much like the Teen Challenge ministry and Nicky Cruz.

[Brooke · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good at start. Would encourage a new Christian, especially atheletes.

[Gary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had trouble getting started but once I got into the story I found it to be captivating. What an amazing look at what happens when Jesus changes a life.