Full Product Details
Author: George Best
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: Ebury Press
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 3.20cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.340kg
ISBN: 9780091884703
ISBN 10: 0091884705
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 01 August 2002
Audience:
General/trade
,
General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.
Reviews
'Fascinating-honest to the point of self-laceration-Best will always remain a breath-taking example of supreme talent and courage', Independent .'Brilliantly raw', Sunday Times .'His autobiography tells everything...this is a powerful, unexpectedly moving story', The Mirror
Brilliantly raw * Sunday Times * His autobiography tells everything...this is a powerful, unexpectedly moving story * The Mirror * Fascinating-honest to the point of self-laceration-Best will always remain a breath-taking example of supreme talent and courage * Independent * Unquestionably the greatest -- Sir Alex Ferguson Where this book differs from the others - and there have been a few - is in Best's attempts to face his demons -- Michael Parkinson * Daily Telegraph *
Blessed he certainly was. George Best is arguably the most talented footballer the British Isles have ever produced. Superb with either foot, his magnificent balance allowed him to ride the most ferocious tackle and with his ability to imagine the unexpected he was the first sportsman to reach pop-star status. With his good looks and long black hair he was christened 'the fifth Beatle' and he enjoyed an off-the-field lifestyle to match. However, this was before the problems of superstar sportsmen were appreciated by coaches and managers. Best had lots of money and lots of spare time. He was surrounded by adoring fans who admired his every move. Eventually the fame and success became too much for him to control. And this brings us to the real heart of this illuminating autobiography. It's not so much a football story as that of a young man who had it all too soon, without anyone to guide him. His career at the top was shortened by an addiction to alcohol which led him through failed relationships, bankruptcy and prison. Here Best details the problems he faced with Manchester United, how the booze took over and how he now has to face up to the fact that one more drink could kill him. He describes his close relationships with several women who have devoted themselves to him, while admitting his inability to give himself fully to any of them. George Best was certainly blessed - but sadly he never seems to have realized the fact in time. (Kirkus UK)
Author Information
Co-author Roy Collins has been a Sports columnist for over 16 years and is a personal friend of George Best. He was a chief sports writer on Today for ten years followed by the People Sport, and currently the Guardian and Sunday Telegraph.
