Federer And Me - A Story Of Obsession (Paperback)


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 evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sport and the psychology of fandom, weaving his own past into the story.

Thought-provoking and beautifully written, Federer And Me is a frank, funny and touching account of one fan's life.


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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 evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sport and the psychology of fandom, weaving his own past into the story.

Thought-provoking and beautifully written, Federer And Me is a frank, funny and touching account of one fan's life.

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Imprint

Yellow Jersey Press

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

May 2016

Availability

Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days

First published

2015

Authors

Dimensions

198 x 129 x 20mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - B-format

Pages

288

ISBN-13

978-0-224-10053-3

Barcode

9780224100533

Categories

LSN

0-224-10053-X



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