On Being John McEnroe, by Tim Adams

On Being John McEnroe by Tim Adams

I've read John McEnroe's autobiography, You Cannot Be Serious. Tim Adams's book is not about McEnroe's life, but about his temperament, his approach to playing tennis, and what it was like to watch McEnroe play. It's a tiny little booklet, and takes no time to finish, but it's rare to come upon a book on sports that is philosophical without being sentimental.