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Federer and Me
- Author
- William Skidelsky
- Narrator
- Ralph Lister
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 3 May 2016
- Run Time
- 7 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an all-consuming 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.
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Details
- Author
- William Skidelsky
- Narrator
- Ralph Lister
- Duration
- 7 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 May 2016
- ISBN
- 9781515974505
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Biography: general, Tennis, Biography: sport, Memoirs, Sport: general
Synopsis
For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an all-consuming 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.
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