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Sir Curtly Ambrose: Time to Talk by Sydenham, Richard Book The Fast Free
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 1781314373
- EAN
- 9781781314371
- Date of Publication
- 2015-04-13
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Hardback
- Release Title
- Sir Curtly Ambrose: The Autobiography: Time to Talk
- Artist
- Richard Sydenham
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- Colour
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Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group UK
ISBN-10
1781314373
ISBN-13
9781781314371
eBay Product ID (ePID)
203603010
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sir Curtly Ambrose : Time to Talk
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Cricket, Cultural Heritage, Sports
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
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Reviews
'A very readable account of a career which has been kept somewhat under wraps over the years. A hole has definitely been filled in recent West Indian cricket history with Sir Curtly's honest thoughts, actions and revelations.', 'There is plenty to read here, from details of his early life in Swetes, as the fourth child of seven whose father disappeared to the Virgin Islands to earn money for the family but never came back, to his time as a supreme bowler in the West Indies side.', 'Aÿvery readable account of a career which has been kept somewhat under wraps over the years. ÿA hole has definitely been filled in recent West Indian cricket history with Sir Curtly's honest thoughts, actions and revelations.', 'Curtly Ambrose's autobiography has just the right mix of reflection, forthrightness and lists. Pride, professionalism, privacy and justice are common themes throughout the tome, which discloses enough about Ambrose to dispel the urban legend that alleged "Curtly talks to no man".', 'Curtly Ambrose's autobiography has just the right mix of reflection, forthrightness and lists. Pride, professionalism, privacy and justice are common themes throughout the tome, which discloses enough about Ambrose to dispel the urban legend that alleged "Curtly talks to no man".' 'A very readable account of a career which has been kept somewhat under wraps over the years. A hole has definitely been filled in recent West Indian cricket history with Sir Curtly's honest thoughts, actions and revelations.' 'There is plenty to read here, from details of his early life in Swetes, as the fourth child of seven whose father disappeared to the Virgin Islands to earn money for the family but never came back, to his time as a supreme bowler in the West Indies side.', 'A_very readable account of a career which has been kept somewhat under wraps over the years. _A hole has definitely been filled in recent West Indian cricket history with Sir Curtly's honest thoughts, actions and revelations.', 'Curtly Ambrose's autobiography has just the right mix of reflection, forthrightness and lists. Pride, professionalism, privacy and justice are common themes throughout the tome, which discloses enough about Ambrose to dispel the urban legend that alleged "Curtly talks to no man".' 'Aÿvery readable account of a career which has been kept somewhat under wraps over the years. ÿA hole has definitely been filled in recent West Indian cricket history with Sir Curtly's honest thoughts, actions and revelations.' 'There is plenty to read here, from details of his early life in Swetes, as the fourth child of seven whose father disappeared to the Virgin Islands to earn money for the family but never came back, to his time as a supreme bowler in the West Indies side.'
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
796.358092
Synopsis
In his autobiography, Curtly will tell the story of his life with the West Indies team for the very first time. From his colourful upbringing in Antigua, through to the turbulent politics of both nation and dressing room, the book promises to be a fascinating insight into the career of an iconic sportsman., Part of the iconic West Indian teams of the late 1980s whilst also bearing witness to their decline in the 1990s, Curtly Ambrose was a formidable sportsman, and has unique insight into the extreme highs and debilitating lows of the international game. But during his career Curtly Ambrose was notorious for his silence. He rarely spoke to the media and, if he did, it was usually to rebuff an interview request with the famous words 'Curtly talks to no one!' In his autobiography, Curtly will tell the story of his life with the West Indies team for the very first time. From his colourful upbringing in Antigua, through to the turbulent politics of both nation and dressing room, the book promises to be a fascinating insight into the career of an iconic sportsman. Curtly will discuss his relationship with both the game and his teammates and competitors, and will talk in depth about key moments in his career, including his extraordinary spell against Australia in 1992, taking 7-1. Curtly's story will also explore some of the most fascinating social and political aspects of the modern game. From the culture of West Indian cricket to experiencing post-Apartheid cricket in South Africa, as well as touching on his relationship with cricket mogul and notorious financier Allen Stanford, the book will speak to fans of works such as C.L.R. James's Beyond a Boundary, as well as fans of cricket and sports biography. It also includes a foreword from the legendary cricket commentator Richie Benaud and Australian Captain Steve Waugh., Sir Curtly Ambrose is one of the most famous cricket players of all time. He is also notorious for his silence. Now, for the first time, Curtly will tell his story. One of the leading - and most lethal - fast bowlers of all time, Curtly Ambrose played 98 Tests and 176 One Day Internationals for the West Indies, and for much of his career topped the ICC player rankings. He was an integral part of the iconic West Indies teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s whilst also bearing witness to their decline throughout the 1990s and beyond. A formidable sportsman, Curtly has unique insight into the extreme highs and debilitating lows of international cricket. But during his career Curtly Ambrose was notorious for his silence. He rarely spoke to the media and, if he did, it was usually to rebuff an interview, which earned him the infamous reputation of 'Curtly talks to no one!'. In this, his autobiography, Curtly will tell the story of his life with the West Indies team for the very first time. From his colourful upbringing in Antigua, through to the turbulent politics of both nation and dressing room, the book takes you behind the scenes to give a fascinating insight into the career of an iconic sportsman. With his customary honesty, Curtly will discuss his relationship with both the game and his teammates and competitors, and will talk in depth about key moments in his career, including his extraordinary spell against Australia in 1992, taking 7-1. From the culture of West Indian cricket to experiencing post-Apartheid cricket in South Africa, as well as touching on his relationship with cricket mogul and notorious financier Allen Stanford, the book will speak to fans of works such as C.L.R. James's Beyond a Boundary , as well as fans of cricket and sports biography. It also includes forewords from legendary cricket commentatory Richie Benaud and Steve Waugh., Sir Curtly Ambrose is one of the most famous cricket players of all time. He is also notorious for his silence. Now, for the first time, Curtly will tell his story. One of the leading - and most lethal - fast bowlers of all time, Curtly Ambrose played 98 Tests and 176 One Day Internationals for the West Indies, and for much of his career topped the ICC player rankings. He was an integral part of the iconic West Indies teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s whilst also bearing witness to their decline throughout the 1990s and beyond. A formidable sportsman, Curtly has unique insight into the extreme highs and debilitating lows of international cricket. But during his career Curtly Ambrose was notorious for his silence. He rarely spoke to the media and, if he did, it was usually to rebuff an interview, which earned him the infamous reputation of 'Curtly talks to no one '. In this, his autobiography, Curtly will tell the story of his life with the West Indies team for the very first time. From his colourful upbringing in Antigua, through to the turbulent politics of both nation and dressing room, the book takes you behind the scenes to give a fascinating insight into the career of an iconic sportsman. With his customary honesty, Curtly will discuss his relationship with both the game and his teammates and competitors, and will talk in depth about key moments in his career, including his extraordinary spell against Australia in 1992, taking 7-1. From the culture of West Indian cricket to experiencing post-Apartheid cricket in South Africa, as well as touching on his relationship with cricket mogul and notorious financier Allen Stanford, the book will speak to fans of works such as C.L.R. James's Beyond a Boundary , as well as fans of cricket and sports biography. It also includes forewords from legendary cricket commentatory Richie Benaud and Steve Waugh., Sir Curtly Ambrose is one of the most famous cricket players of all time. He is also notorious for his silence. Now, for the first time, Curtly will tell his story. One of the leading and most lethal - fast bowlers of all time, Curtly Ambrose played 98 Tests and 176 One Day Internationals for the West Indies, and for much of his career topped the ICC player rankings. He was an integral part of the iconic West Indies teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s whilst also bearing witness to their decline throughout the 1990s and beyond. A formidable sportsman, Curtly has unique insight into the extreme highs and debilitating lows of international cricket. But during his career Curtly Ambrose was notorious for his silence. He rarely spoke to the media and, if he did, it was usually to rebuff an interview, which earned him the infamous reputation of Curtly talks to no one . In this, his autobiography, Curtly will tell the story of his life with the West Indies team for the very first time. From his colourful upbringing in Antigua, through to the turbulent politics of both nation and dressing room, the book takes you behind the scenes to give a fascinating insight into the career of an iconic sportsman. With his customary honesty, Curtly will discuss his relationship with both the game and his teammates and competitors, and will talk in depth about key moments in his career, including his extraordinary spell against Australia in 1992, taking 7-1. From the culture of West Indian cricket to experiencing post-Apartheid cricket in South Africa, as well as touching on his relationship with cricket mogul and notorious financier Allen Stanford, the book will speak to fans of works such as C.L.R. James s Beyond a Boundary , as well as fans of cricket and sports biography. It also includes forewords from legendary cricket commentatory Richie Benaud and Steve Waugh.
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