I know absolutely nothing about cricket and only picked up this book for part of a Release Challenge. I was mildly surprised by how entertained I was.
Fred Trueman, fast bowler and sports journalist, writes about his life from the childhood home in rural Yorkshire, to life after retiring from the game. He constantly attacks the cricketing world, from other players to the MCC and given the evidence he presents, you can understand why. This is quite funny in places and in others, you can't help sha
I know absolutely nothing about cricket and only picked up this book for part of a Release Challenge. I was mildly surprised by how entertained I was.
Fred Trueman, fast bowler and sports journalist, writes about his life from the childhood home in rural Yorkshire, to life after retiring from the game. He constantly attacks the cricketing world, from other players to the MCC and given the evidence he presents, you can understand why. This is quite funny in places and in others, you can't help sharing his frustration as he is passed over yet again for the England team or forced to play in a way he know won't win the game.
Enjoyable and worth reading - I learnt some new things.
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