Author: Gordon Forbes Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 0143527908 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 358
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A cult classic, from an era populated by the most colourful tennis players of all time, A Handful of Summers is an uninhibited account of adventures on the tennis circuits of the world. More about the hilarious escapades of players than the game itself, the book begins with a short series of vignettes from Forbes' childhood on a Cape farm, then takes the reader on a tennis tour - into locker rooms and restaurants, narrow streets and small hotels, and onwards to the lawns of Wimbledon and the caramel coloured clays of Roland Garros.
Author: Courtney Summers Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin ISBN: 1429986956 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 255
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Classic Courtney Summers with a brand new look and exclusive bonus material! This ebook edition of Some Girls Are includes updated text and a discussion guide. The only thing worse than being Anna Morrison's best friend is being her enemy—and Regina Afton is about to discover that the hard way. After she's set-up by a fellow member of their vicious, all-girl clique, Regina ends up on the receiving end of the same acts of cruelty she spent years committing and seeks solace in the unexpected company of Michael Hayden, a quiet loner she used to bully. As tensions grow and the abuse worsens, the two question whether a mean girl can ever truly be redeemed for her past, and if not, just how much should she be made to pay. As their feelings for each other grow more complicated and the final days of senior year march toward an explosive conclusion, they're terrified to find out . . . Also available from Courtney Summers: I'M THE GIRL, the new "brutally captivating" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) queer thriller based loosely on The Epstein case.
Author: Andy Summers Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1429909293 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 374
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"The train jerks to a halt, and as I get out at Oxford Circus, Stewart gets out with me. We look at each other, laugh, and make the standard remark about it being a small world. But this is the brilliant collision, one train later and it might all have turned out differently." In this extraordinary memoir, world-renowned guitarist Andy Summers provides a revealing and passionate account of a life dedicated to music. From his first guitar at age thirteen and his early days on the English music scene to the ascendancy of his band, the Police, Summers recounts his relationships and encounters with the Big Roll Band, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, the Animals, John Belushi, and others, all the while proving himself a master of telling detail and dramatic anecdote. But, of course, the early work is only part of the story, and Andy's account of his role as guitarist for the Police---a gig that was only confirmed by a chance encounter with drummer Stewart Copeland on a London train---has been long-awaited by music fans worldwide. The heights of fame that the Police achieved have rarely been duplicated, and the band's triumphs were rivaled only by the personal chaos that such success brought about, an insight never lost on Summers in the telling. Complete with never-before-published photos from Summers's personal collection, One Train Later is a constantly surprising and poignant memoir, and the work of a world-class musician and a first-class writer.
Author: John K Gruberg Publisher: ISBN: 9780997657807 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 352
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Your favorite tennis book may have to step aside for this semi-autobiographical novel. A tennis coach and a writer, John Gruberg has been mentioned on the Tonight Show and in Playboy Magazine. "There are tears in my eyes as I finish this book. Wow, I am really stunned!" ... Roger Kahn, USPTA"What a great, entertaining and FUN read! John Gruberg has nailed this one. Don't miss it!" ... Dick Gould, Director of Tennis, Stanford University "I can relate to this book. Great tale!" ... Peter Smith, Men's Tennis Coach, USC"At last, a great tennis novel!" ... Gary Glassman, Tennis Coach, Stony Brook University"A tennis story that begs to be told." ... Sean Sloane, Past Director of Education, USTA"Tennis Hobo is, perhaps, the best on its subject." ... Alan Hager, Chair Emeritus, Department of English, University of Illinois"Gruberg's Tennis Hobo brings to mind A Handful of Summers by Gordon Forbes." ... Andrew Weldon, Former Conductor, Burlington Northern Railroad. . . . . . . The golden years of Borg, Connors, McEnroe / Evert, Navratilova, King, haunt the background as two California pros investigate off-the-beaten-path money tournaments, hobo trains, and life in the not-so-fast lane; while simultaneously negotiating the joys and sorrows of teaching the game. Tennis Hobo is not about the glamor of the big time, but rather it is the untold story of someone who makes all that possible -- the teaching pro. It is about Stretch and his friend, Hammer; and it is about an inner city kid who becomes their protégé. It is also about disillusionment and life, and a longing for the old days. But there are plenty of laughs, too. John Gruberg delivers the real thing -- club players, public-parkers, hungry young pros, and anxious tennis parents. Fascinating instruction bits and witty insights to the game are a bonus.
Author: Gordon Forbes Publisher: ISBN: 9780006388104 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 0
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Gordon Forbes and his sister travelled the world during the last days of amateur tennis in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He played for the South African Davis Cup team from 1955 to 1963 and reached the Men's Doubles semi-finals at Wimbledon. He retired from the game in 1964 but returned to the circuit as an observer. This work describes life on the tennis circuit from the 50s to the present day and the many characters Forbes has encountered - all-time greats such as Andre Agassi and John McEnroe, the entrepreneurs of the sport such as Mark McCormack and Sol Kerzner, players, coaches, organizers and fans.
Author: Marshall Fisher Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0307393941 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 321
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Looks at the prominent figures and events surrounding the 1937 Davis Cup Tournament, specifically the match between Don Budge of the United States and Gottfried von Cramm of Germany.
Author: Penelope S Easton, PhD, RD Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P ISBN: 9780152824938 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 228
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While spending the summer at her grandmother's horse farm, fourteen-year-old Elizabeth gains a clearer sense of her own individuality as she learns more about her long-dead mother and the reasons for her grandmother's irascible behavior.
Author: William Skidelsky Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1501133950 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 272
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In this wildly entertaining and informative memoir reminiscent of Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch—but set in the world of tennis—one man recounts his all-consuming obsession with Roger Federer and delves into the fascinating history of professional sports and fandom. For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an obsessive devotion to Roger Federer, whom he considers to be the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time. In this mesmerizing memoir, Skidelsky ponders what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him and countless others. Skidelsky dissects the wonders of Federer’s forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories, and relives his most crushing defeats. But in charting his obsession, Skidelsky also weaves his own past into a captivating story that explores the evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sports, and the psychology of fandom. Thought-provoking and beautifully written, Federer and Me is a frank, funny, and touching account of one fan’s life.
Author: Patrick Süskind Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Limited ISBN: 9780747566755 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
A boy's village childhood with all the traditional attributes - father, mother, brother, sister, a house on a lake, tree-climbing, going to the races, music lessons, a bicycle, a crush on a girl in the class - is bedevilled by the mystifying appearances of the eccentric Mr. Sommer. Moving through the landscape in silent haste, like a man possessed, with his empty rucksack and his long, odd-looking walking stick, Mr Sommer runs like a black thread through the boys days.
Author: Sarah Dessen Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 0141931094 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 172
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For fifteen-year-old Haven this is the summer where everything changes. Dad is remarrying. Her sister Ashley is planning a wedding of her own. They're both moving on, but Haven is lost in memories of a time when life was happy and her family was whole. And then Ashley's ex, the charming and funny Sumner Lee, arrives in town. He reminds Haven of carefree days gone by, and she can't help but wonder - has fate brought this person from her past back to change her future?
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