I enjoy cricket and have suffered depression and anxiety so both aspects of this book interested me and I found both really well dealt with. There was a good insight into the career of a successful cricketer and its incessant lifestyle living away from home and in hotels. It is a wonder that more of them don't shout Enough and go home.
Marcus' story of his depression and anxiety was heartbreaking and it came across clearly how much he went to the depths and continues to deal with the illness. I confess it came across so strongly that I shed a tear because it brought back to me my worst times. I think it is excellent to see it brought into the open - too often mental issues are hidden away.
A beautiful book. All of the photos, especially covering this year, really bring it to life. I enjoyed his autobiography when it came out last year, and this book with the additional pictures and story of the season is something that really captures his rise to champion.
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I've read quite a few autobiographries from players who are still playing, and always found them to be a little restrained, and with little to say. Carragher's book is entertaining, a little controversial (considering he criticizes some of the people who still pay his wages), but more than anything else a well-informed, intelligent and, as a result, fascinating read. I already had bucket-loads of respect for Carra as a player and that has been added to by reading his thoughts on the club, his fellow players and the game of football itself.
So much more than just a "cash-in" than most football autobiographies are, this is written by a player who has thought long and hard about his experiences and his profession and then got it all off his chest. ... Read More:
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Like so many people in the country I was blown away by the success of the recent Olympics in Beijing, but especially by the amazing performances of the GB cycling team. So when i noticed "Heroes, Villains & Velodromes" on the shelf of my local book shop I thought I'd give it a try. I wasn't sure what to expect really but what i got was a lively, entertaining and extremely well written read about the revolution in british cycling and Hoy's part in it over the last ten years. As Moore says in his comments it's not nessecarily a story just about Chris Hoy but he is the principal character and 'star of the show'
Hoy comes across a phenomenal athlete, ferocious competitor but also a genuinely nice guy who's dedicates hiimself completely to his sport, not for the money ... Read More:
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I am totally satisfied with this excellent little guide.
It describes and illustrates most of the survival techniques, methods and tools, I have seen on Ray Mears and other similar TV programmes. I am particuarly pleased with the sections on fire making, knots, knife and axe sharpening.
Comprising 384 pages, it contains a large number of informative black and white diagrams, includes several pages with colour illustations and can still fit comfortably into a breast pocket.
If you want a comprehensive, take anywhere, survival guide, dont hesitate - buy this.
I am totally satisfied with this excellent little guide.
It describes and illustrates most of the survival techniques, methods and tools, I have seen on Ray Mears and other similar TV programmes. I am particuarly pleased with the sections on fire making, knots, knife and axe sharpening.
Comprising 384 pages, it contains a large number of informative black and white diagrams, includes several pages with colour illustations and can still fit comfortably into a breast pocket.
If you want a comprehensive, take anywhere, survival guide, dont hesitate - buy this.
One of my better presents this Christmas - I read Mick Fitzgerald's informative, well written book at a single sitting. In Donn Maclean Mick Fitzgerald has a fine co-author who has helped him to tell his story in a way that never loses one's interest. As a racing presenter, Mick comes across as well informed, thoughtful and articulate, and all of these qualities are echoed in the pages of this book.
I particularly enjoyed Mick's pen portraits of other characters in racing - notably his descriptions of other jockeys.Not only did I feel that I got to know Mick a lot better but many others too.
Mick never pulls a punch in his retelling of a story. The refreshing honesty that led to the comment that gave the book its title is threaded throughout the book. Punch ... Read More:
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My in-laws bought this for my son for Christmas. He loves it and so do I!
This is a great book to encourage boys [and some girls I know] to get out in the fresh air and use their imagination and creativity.
For those days when the weather is really vile or your child worn out check out the board game of the same name. Brilliant!
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An excellent and personal view of one man,s motor racing career.Do not expect a race by race account but instead get the inside story of a meteoric rise to success and an even quicker fall from the spotlight in the competitive world of British and then European racing.
To say he got screwed by McLaren would be an understatement!
There are,however,some hilarious accounts of racing in the early 80,s
Buy it!
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An excellent and personal view of one man,s motor racing career.Do not expect a race by race account but instead get the inside story of a meteoric rise to success and an even quicker fall from the spotlight in the competitive world of British and then European racing.
To say he got screwed by McLaren would be an understatement!
There are,however,some hilarious accounts of racing in the early 80,s
Buy it!
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