Bootlegger's boy

Bootlegger's Boy is Barry Switzer's candid autobiography, co-written with Bud Shrake, that explores Switzer's difficult upbringing in Arkansas, including the tragic suicide of his mother, and his rise to prominence as a football coach at the University of Oklahoma and later the Dallas Cowboys.

The book covers personal hardships, controversies including allegations of gambling and drug use, and Switzer's passionate approach to coaching and life.

It offers an unvarnished look at the man behind the legend and his battles with the NCAA and college football administration.