He's taken down gangsters in a trench coat, patrolled the frontier on horseback, romanced Whitney Houston, and crooned country rock from the stage. Kevin Costner isn't just one thing-he's done it all (and usually in cowboy boots).

This is the story of the man who made baseball feel like religion, turned Westerns cool again, and somehow made postal delivery an epic quest. From the golden glow of Field of Dreams to the rugged grit of Yellowstone, Costner has built a career out of bucking trends, trusting instinct, and always going his own way.

Inside these pages, you'll find:
A California kid with no Hollywood connections chasing big-screen dreams
The rise of a leading man who balanced heartthrob charm with all-American toughness
The triumphs (Dances with Wolves), the stumbles (Waterworld, anyone?), and the comebacks (hello, John Dutton)
A surprise pivot into music-yes, he's the lead singer of a country rock band
And a look at the quiet man behind the fame: father, filmmaker, storyteller

Whether you know him as the sheriff, the cowboy, the bodyguard, or the man behind the camera, The Story of Kevin Costner is a wild, inspiring ride through a life that proves one thing: legends aren't born-they're made, one bold choice at a time.

So saddle up. The frontier is wide open-and Costner's still not done riding.