Out of Control

by Thomas Henderson

Book Overview

In this harrowing, true account, Henderson lays bare the locker room legends, the wild partying, the rampant addiction and the unwritten rule of the pro sports world that anything goes--as long as you win the game. A tough, brutal, agonizing story . . .--Howard Cosell.P. Putnam.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671663267
• ISBN13: 9780671663261
• Release Date: September 1988
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 367 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A GREAT READ

THIS IS THE STORY OF THOMAS HENDERSON FORMER NFL PLAYER FOR THE DALLAS COWBOYS. THOMAS TAKES US THROUGH HIS LIFE AS AN NFL STAR TO HIS ADDICTION AND RECOVERY FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. HIS STORY IS TRULY SCARY, BIZARRE, AND TOTALLY RIVOTING. THOMAS LIVED THE HIGH LIFE IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. HE SPEND MONEY LIKE WATER, HAD TONS OF WOMEN, TONS OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. HIS COCAINE BECAME A WAY OF LIFE, FROM THE MOMENT HE AWAKENED EACH DAY, HE WOULD START STUFFING HIS NOSE WITH IT. AT ONE TIME HE WAS USING PAIN KILLERS, COCAINE, MARIJUANA, QUALUDES AND ALCOHOL AND STILL WAS A VERY PRODUCTIVE PLAYER. HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH TOM LANDRY AND HIS FORMER WIFE IMAN, ARE ALSO HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS HARD TO PUT DOWN BOOK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FOR ALL PEOPLE IN RECOVERY AND ALL FOOTBALL FANS WHO REMEMBER HOLLYWOOD IN HIS FINEST HOURS AS A DALLAS COWBOY. A POWERFUL STORY.

Great Book

This book is a must read for any football fan. I shared it with friends and family before losing it and re bought to read again. Just as good 2nd time around.Helped some friends and self deal w/ drugs. Highly recommend.

The Dark Side of Sports Fame

As sports biographies go, this is a very good one. I have some memories of Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson's football days but obviously never knew what was going on behind the scenes. The pattern for his abuses were set young in his life and not necessarily as a result of his fame in the NFL. Hats off to Henderson for not pulling any punches or blaming anyone for his drug problems but himself. He admitted his faults and didn't come off too preachy about his downfalls either. A most enjoyable read if you find a copy of it.

A story as brutal & hard-hitting as 'Hollywood' himself!

I've always enjoyed reading autobiographies where the author's not afraid to let you in on the more lurid details and the darker side of his/her life. And being a follower of pro football, Thomas 'Hollywood' Henderson's amazing memoirs of growing up in the Austin ghetto, his pro football playing days as a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys' Doomsday II defense, and his near-self-destruction from his addictions to cocaine, painkillers, and alcohol makes 'Out of Control' a double treat for me! With the help of sports author Peter Knobler, 'Hollywood' discusses his darker days and eventual reclamation in the plain and straightforward manner that made his reputation as one of the NFL's most colorful characters, and makes for an absorbing read. I went from cover to cover in one sitting with this one!There are a few other interesting and outrageous moments in Henderson's life aside from his drug-and-sex binges as well. The best of these were his front-row view of the climactic Roger Staubach / Clint Longley sucker-punch in the Cowboys locker room, and checking out Richard Pryor's home porno flicks at Pryor's house during one of his infamous parties.Whether you're a football/sports fan or just an avid reader of 'True confessions'-style biographies/memoirs, then this is one book you shouldn't miss!'Late

A story of inspiration and hope for wrecked lives.

Hollywood's NFL career reminds me of the story of the prodigal son in the Bible. He woke up at the bottom after being on top and learned his lesson well. Now he opens his life story up to the youth of America to allow them to learn from his mistakes. He got back up on his feet and now stands taller than ever before. We need more men like the new Hollywood Henderson. This is a great book for the youth of America!