Timothy
Bella
Author | Journalist | Editor
ABOUT TIMTimothy Bella is an author and journalist based in Northern Virginia. His first book, “Barkley,” a biography on Charles Barkley, was released in 2022 to critical acclaim. He’s written for the biggest publications in the world over the last 16 years, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Esquire, GQ, Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone. He left The Post in 2024 to work on his second book, write profiles and spend more time with his amazing family.
“A must-read for basketball devotees, but even casual sports fans will be fascinated.”—Publisher’s Weekly STARRED review
“Thoroughly engaging...This is no ordinary sports bio, just as Barkley is no ordinary athlete.”—Booklist STARRED review
PRAISE FOR ‘BARKLEY’
“Charles is like a brother to me and there’s no one else like him. His larger-than-life persona shines through in Timothy Bella’s writing and I know this biography, of one of the world’s most entertaining people, will be enjoyed by many.”—Shaquille O'Neal
“Timothy Bella explores everything that's made Barkley, Barkley, a guy who lives his life just like he played basketball: brilliant, unapologetic and like nobody else out there. I have been a fan of this man for a minute. Get the book, salute the man.”—Chuck D., rapper and front man of Public Enemy
“We know first-hand and full well the kind of meticulous reporting and gifted writing skills Timothy Bella can bring to a book. Barkley is a vivid, mesmerizing portrait worthy of Sir Charles, arguably the most colorful and one of the most controversial figures in sport. We double dare you to put it down.”—Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian, #1 New York Times bestselling authors of “Tiger Woods”
“A biography like Timothy Bella's Barkley is a validation of Charles' journey so far. Charles is a population of one—he's that unique. He's not following anybody else's footsteps; he's a trailblazer. He has changed lives and he doesn't even know it. You have got to read the book.”—Julius Erving
“An authentic look into one of sports' most iconic figures. We all know the outspoken Charles Barkley; but Timothy Bella's biography takes us on a transparent journey into his entire life. It gives the readers an inner view of the Naismith Hall of Famer’s college and professional careers, family and personal philosophy on life.”—Dawn Staley
“Thanks to Timothy Bella, an outstanding journalist, for giving new life to a true American Original.”—Jack McCallum, New York Times bestselling author of “Dream Team”
“Charles tells us…that when you love what you’re doing it’s not work. Reading Barkley wasn’t work either. I loved it!” —Rev. Jesse Jackson
