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SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CRICKET BOOK OF
THE YEAR 2021 'Verdict on Willis book: a treat' - Express 'The book
is a gem' - Mike Atherton 'It's a lovely book, containing
previously unseen musings from the great man' - David Lloyd
'enjoyable and eye-opening... a delight to read' - The Telegraph 'A
warm, polished recollection.' - The Guardian 'It's such a great
read' - Piers Morgan 'Willis book will bowl you over' - Sunday
Mirror & The People A biography celebrating the life of the
legendary cricketer Bob Willis, with tributes from key figures in
sports and media and a foreword by Sir Ian Botham. Following his
passing in 2019, tributes to Bob came flooding in in every major
news outlet and from every major figure in the industry - and
outside of it. His career spanned decades, from his days as a
cricketer for England to his time as a pundit on Sky TV. This
autobiography includes never-before-seen writing from Bob alongside
contributions from key figures as well as a detailed account of the
great England victory over Australia at Headingly in 1981. The
book, edited by Bob's brother David, combines a new biography,
written by Daily Mail sportswriter Mike Dickson, with a celebration
of a truly legendary man. Tributes from some of his many friends in
the world of cricket and beyond are accompanied by reflections on
highlights from an eventful life, drawing on autobiographical and
personal material by Bob himself, contemporary press reports and
the accounts of team-mates and opponents.
'BRILLIANT' - Daily Mail 'Is there any expectation? I'm a
qualifier, so there's no pressure on me!' In 2021, Emma Raducanu
shocked and charmed the tennis world as she raced to the US Open
title with a smile on her face. But how did a little-known
18-year-old from Kent become the first ever qualifier to win a
Major? Now Mike Dickson, who as Tennis Correspondent of the Daily
Mail was one of the few journalists present in New York to see her
lift the trophy, reveals what it took to become Britain's first
woman Grand Slam champion since Virginia Wade in 1977. Drawing on
interviews with key figures in Raducanu's development, he has
written a fascinating account of a remarkable journey. From her
early days falling in love with the game as a young girl in Bromley
and the years of hard work and dedication that followed, he traces
the ups and downs of a junior career that took her to the furthest
reaches of the international circuit. But it was her breakthrough
on home turf at Wimbledon, just weeks after sitting her A-levels,
that really grabbed the attention of the public. It led to her
first prolonged spell on the full professional tour - a
life-changing trip around the hard-court tournaments of America
which culminated in her unexpected triumph at Flushing Meadows.
Full of authoritative insights and eye-opening details, Emma
Raducanu: When Tennis Came Home paints an inspiring and compelling
picture of one of the brightest new stars in British sport.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CRICKET BOOK OF
THE YEAR 2021 'Verdict on Willis book: a treat' - Express 'The book
is a gem' - Mike Atherton 'It's a lovely book, containing
previously unseen musings from the great man' - David Lloyd
'enjoyable and eye-opening... a delight to read' - The Telegraph 'A
warm, polished recollection.' - The Guardian 'It's such a great
read' - Piers Morgan 'Willis book will bowl you over' - Sunday
Mirror & The People A biography celebrating the life of the
legendary cricketer Bob Willis, with tributes from key figures in
sports and media and a foreword by Sir Ian Botham. Following his
passing in 2019, tributes to Bob came flooding in in every major
news outlet and from every major figure in the industry - and
outside of it. His career spanned decades, from his days as a
cricketer for England to his time as a pundit on Sky TV. This
autobiography includes never-before-seen writing from Bob alongside
contributions from key figures as well as a detailed account of the
great England victory over Australia at Headingly in 1981. The
book, edited by Bob's brother David, combines a new biography,
written by Daily Mail sportswriter Mike Dickson, with a celebration
of a truly legendary man. Tributes from some of his many friends in
the world of cricket and beyond are accompanied by reflections on
highlights from an eventful life, drawing on autobiographical and
personal material by Bob himself, contemporary press reports and
the accounts of team-mates and opponents.
'BRILLIANT' - Daily Mail 'Is there any expectation? I'm a
qualifier, so there's no pressure on me!' In 2021, Emma Raducanu
shocked and charmed the tennis world as she raced to the US Open
title with a smile on her face. But how did a little-known
18-year-old from Kent become the first ever qualifier to win a
Major? Now Mike Dickson, who as Tennis Correspondent of the Daily
Mail was one of the few journalists present in New York to see her
lift the trophy, reveals what it took to become Britain's first
woman Grand Slam champion since Virginia Wade in 1977. Drawing on
interviews with key figures in Raducanu's development, he has
written a fascinating account of a remarkable journey. From her
early days falling in love with the game as a young girl in Bromley
and the years of hard work and dedication that followed, he traces
the ups and downs of a junior career that took her to the furthest
reaches of the international circuit. But it was her breakthrough
on home turf at Wimbledon, just weeks after sitting her A-levels,
that really grabbed the attention of the public. It led to her
first prolonged spell on the full professional tour - a
life-changing trip around the hard-court tournaments of America
which culminated in her unexpected triumph at Flushing Meadows.
Full of authoritative insights and eye-opening details, Emma
Raducanu: When Tennis Came Home paints an inspiring and compelling
picture of one of the brightest new stars in British sport.
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