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

By Rieser and 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802422985
• ISBN13: 9780802422989
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Changing Perception

Well written and insightful. Too often people are quick to stereotype others without the benefit of knowing what their character is. Our nation unfortunately continues to pay little attention to the racial divide on all ethnic fronts that in turn creates further perpetuation of the stereotype. This book helps to dismantle some of those myths.

Great testimony

This book was recommended to me.So glad I read it. I couldn't put the book down. I was so encouraged to see how the Lord worked in his life.I gave this book to my son to read. He to loves basketball. Bill's story is worth hearing.

Great book!- This is a Must Read

This is an awesome book and is a must read for everyone, but especially those that believe they don't deserve God's grace or mercy. We all, no matter how many sins we have committed in the past, can find salvation in Jesus Christ- and this book is a great description of how that can happen.

BarbE Rockford

The book is a true blessing God used at the right time in my life to bring hope and encouragement. I was reminded what God can do and has done for others and wants to do for me.

Inspiring and compelling story!

This is an awesome book! I picked it up and couldn't put it down until I had read the whole thing! The author shares his real life story how God was faithful to pursue him and work in his life even while he was still a prodigal. It is a story of how God still today can take ordinary people and accomplish extraordinary things in their life if they will just turn to Him and learn to pray and trust Him. Easy to read and to the point- it will make you smile, make you laugh, make you weep tears of joy, and give you hope- no matter what circumstances you may be facing in your life. I highly recommend it!