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It Is What It Is: The Autobiography
From his quiet beginnings in rural Scotland to his multi-millionaire lifestyle in Monte Carlo, where he owns one of the most luxurious hotels in the principality, David Coulthard's life story is an extraordinary one. He got his breakthrough into Formula One in the tragic circumstances of Ayrton Senna's death in 1994, and quickly established himself as one of the best drive
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Well what a strange man David Coulthard is. Full of contradictions, strange anecdotes and OCD tendencies.
What is does do in this book is give a good idea of what sort of person you have to be to be an F1 driver, precise, focused, single minded, full of self belief.
He really does believe that he is one of the greatest drivers to ever have raced, and he is happy to cherry pick statistics to back up his point.
This is not to say he isn't a likable character though, he is very human, he has flaws tha ...more
What is does do in this book is give a good idea of what sort of person you have to be to be an F1 driver, precise, focused, single minded, full of self belief.
He really does believe that he is one of the greatest drivers to ever have raced, and he is happy to cherry pick statistics to back up his point.
This is not to say he isn't a likable character though, he is very human, he has flaws tha ...more
When this autobiography was published in 2007, It’s odd that Coulthard has chosen this time in his career to put an autobiography about. Many times in the past few years he has fobbed off journalists asking the same old questions about when he will retire, always insisting that he intends to keep racing for much longer.
So why put out an autobiography when he did? I can’t answer that question. The autobiography covers the whole Coulthard story is here, with plenty of interesting background story ...more
So why put out an autobiography when he did? I can’t answer that question. The autobiography covers the whole Coulthard story is here, with plenty of interesting background story ...more
I must say, this was a bit of a yawn fest..... The more I read, the more I didn't want to go for a drink with the man.
As autobiography's go, this book was extremely self congratulating and arrogant and at times a way to vent at other drivers he did not like, a la Mansell, Montoya etc.
The book was also not very insightful, comparing it to "Crashed & Byrned" (Tommy Byrne), "Flat Out, Flat Broke" (Perry McCarthy) and "My Story" (Alex Zanardi) nor eloquently wrote.
I enjoyed the humorous parts, o ...more
As autobiography's go, this book was extremely self congratulating and arrogant and at times a way to vent at other drivers he did not like, a la Mansell, Montoya etc.
The book was also not very insightful, comparing it to "Crashed & Byrned" (Tommy Byrne), "Flat Out, Flat Broke" (Perry McCarthy) and "My Story" (Alex Zanardi) nor eloquently wrote.
I enjoyed the humorous parts, o ...more
David Coulthard's autobiography is as its title proclaims: 'It is what it is'. I wasn't much of a fan of his back in the day, did like him a bit in the early days but it became clear in his 1999 season he didn't have the capacity to be a World Championship driver.... even though McLaren kept him for 9 years! This book provides an interesting insight into what makes DC tick, including some surprising personality traits. There are a lot of things here that I didn't know about him, the sort of pres
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I read this book and I loved it!he talks a lot about what kind of person makes it to be a formula 1 driver and he was certainly driven! Very funny and very honest!he lives the lavish life style but yet he's humble and hasn't forgotten where he comes from!a great read for any f1 fan!ive tried my best to do it justice but I suggest you read it for yourselves
I thought this was really not a good book. I rarely throw books away when I have finished them, but this one broke my rule.
I really enjoyed this autobiography and found it to be very well written and candid. Some of his own introspection was a little repetitive. I would love an update post 2008. I found myself giggling out loud over some anecdotes such as losing his virginity and the tale involving a Wallace and Gromit mug. All in all an entertaining and easy read for anyone interested in Formula 1.
The title has to be the most accurate title I have ever seen. The book starts about his family life before he was born than moves on to his birth, his childhood, his home life, his start in racing, how he got into F1, he experience while in F1, his personal life while he is a F1 driver and ends around 2008. He gives insight on HIS own experience and opinions, cracks a few jokes and tells it as it is. In the end, it is what it is.
A brilliant insight into the life of a Formula 1 driver, especially the relationship between David, Mika Hakkinen and team boss Ron Dennis. Always felt that given the opportunity DC would have had an opportunity to go for the Championship, but his record is still very impressive. A must read for fans of Formula 1 looking to learn about the behind the scenes part of the sport.
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Hi Guys! Read the book... its really really good! (and if you care, some hunky DC pics as bonus!). Ignore the bit about how much he loves his new girlfriend - it's all lies!!!.. just kidding, it's an excellent and well written book that I was totally hooked on! S xx
Must read for any self-respecting Formula 1 fan... whether you're a fan of DC or not, you should read this. A funny and insightful look inside the mind of a Formula 1 driver.
This was an OK book. It was interesting to learn more about him and read what he had to say about others in the paddock. Good for a long journey.
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