Fun While It Lasted

My Rise and Fall in the Land of Fame and Fortune

By: Bruce McNall, Michael D'Antonio

Narrated by: Bruce McNall

A whirlwind true story of making it to the top in sports and Hollywood—just to see it all come crashing down!

For much of his adult life, Bruce McNall has been a player. He started in the ancient coin business and then branched out into horse racing, movies (The Fabulous Baker Boys), and major league sports as owner of the L.A. Kings hockey team. McNall became the toast of Los Angeles, attending glamorous parties and living the life of a celebrity. Eventually, however, Bruce had to borrow huge amounts of money, and ultimately his empire collapsed amid charges of fraud and deception. For admittedly bilking banks out of more than $200 million, McNall spent more than four years in prison.

Fun While It Lasted is the tale of how McNall convinced Wayne Gretzky to play for his Kings; how he helped Merrill Lynch start a coin fund that eventually lost millions of dollars; and how he played fast and loose in Hollywood. This memoir is a compelling look at life at the top, and how hard and fast one can fall.

©2003 Bruce McNall (P)2003 Phoenix Books, Inc.

Fun While it Lasted

Being a Canadian and a hockey fan now living in Arizona I felt compelled to try and find out the real story behind losing our National Treasure. Not only did I believe the McNall side, I found myself thoroughly enjoying the ride of an entrepreneur. Good luck Bruce, I hope you have learned from your mistakes.

What a story!

What a great story!
Though it starts slow, you cant help but get caught up in the rise and fall of such an icon.
The one gripe I have about this one is that the author should have left the reading to the pro's. Often difficult to understand through the mumbling, that was the only downfall of this title.

Better listening experience

Slow the playback down for a better listening experience. Just a notch will do. Cheers

interesting story

so he screwed the banks out of over valued loans. sounds like another american dream carried out.

Where is the sequel!

What a fascinating listen! I am dying to know what Bruce is doing now!? I hope he is working I. Another book as this one I could not put down.