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Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession
William Skidelsky
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Description for Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession
Paperback. Over the years, the author has not been able to stop thinking about Roger Federer, the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time. In this book, he dissects the wonders of his forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories and relives his most crushing defeats. It also explores the evolution of modern tennis. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WSJR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 218.
For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has not been able to stop thinking about Roger Federer, the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time. It's a devotion that has been all-consuming. In Federer and Me, Skidelsky asks what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him, and countless others. He dissects the wonders of his forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories and relives his most crushing defeats. But this is more than just a book about Federer. In charting his obsession, Skidelsky explores the ... Read more
For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has not been able to stop thinking about Roger Federer, the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time. It's a devotion that has been all-consuming. In Federer and Me, Skidelsky asks what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him, and countless others. He dissects the wonders of his forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories and relives his most crushing defeats. But this is more than just a book about Federer. In charting his obsession, Skidelsky explores the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780224100533
SKU
V9780224100533
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About William Skidelsky
William Skidelsky has been literary editor of the Observer and the New Statesman as well as deputy editor of Prospect magazine. He has written about tennis for the Observer, Prospect and The Economist. He played tennis to county level as a junior and now plays at a club in south-east London, where he is first team captain. He lives in ... Read more
Reviews for Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession
Hilarious... Thought-provoking
Matt Williams
BBC Radio 2 Simon Mayo Drivetime
Thought-provoking, instructive and highly readable. Positively gripping
Simon O'Hagan
Independent
Skidelsky is excellent at deconstructing the appeal of Federer ... This is the kind of book that sports fans will read over the summer, sitting in their gardens or in ... Read more
Matt Williams
BBC Radio 2 Simon Mayo Drivetime
Thought-provoking, instructive and highly readable. Positively gripping
Simon O'Hagan
Independent
Skidelsky is excellent at deconstructing the appeal of Federer ... This is the kind of book that sports fans will read over the summer, sitting in their gardens or in ... Read more