Paterno (book)

Paterno is a 2018 biography written by Joe Posnanski about Joe Paterno, the longtime head football coach of Pennsylvania State University. The book explores Paterno's life and career, including his record-breaking achievements and the controversy surrounding the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. It delves into Paterno's coaching philosophy, his influence on college football, and his complex relationship with Penn State University. The biography attempts to present a balanced account of Paterno's legacy, examining both his successes and the failures that marked the end of his tenure. The book was published after Paterno's death in 2012 and after the Freeh Report detailed findings related to the Sandusky scandal.