Author:Leo McKinstry
The astonishing feats of Sir Jack Hobbs continue to resonate more than a century after he first played Test cricket. During his long career that stretched from the age of W.G. Grace to the era of Don Bradman, he scored more first-class runs and centuries than any player. Even today, he remains England's greatest run maker in Ashes Tests. He changed the art of batting with his elegant style, and transformed the status of professional cricketers through the strength of his personality.
Born into poverty, Hobbs rose to have a central role in some of Test cricket's most explosive series, but not without controversy and dispute. At last here is a comprehensive biography of Hobbs, giving us fresh insights into every aspect of his story.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2012 CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR.
Leo McKinstry has written an intelligent, straightforward account of Hobbs, both as man and as cricketer
—— Robert Cheshire , Literary ReviewThis learned and wide-ranging book skilfully recreates a vanished world and resuscitates the reputation of one who might well be England's greatest cricketer
—— Marcus Berkman , Daily MailMcKinstry captures the spirit of this thoroughly decent man, and also the spirit of the age where he dominated
—— Michael Henderson , SpectatorMagnificent... A tender and intriguing picture of the man
—— Michael Simkins , Mail on SundayIt makes for excellent social history... McKinstry does an excellent job, recounting Hobb's exploits with impressive thoroughness
—— Simon Wilde , Sunday TimesImpressively researched... McKinstry does an excellent job recounting Hobbes' exploits
—— Mike Atherton , The TimesRead this and it will be impossible to take an unremarkable walk again
—— MetroQuirky, warped, enthusiastic and funny
—— Chris BoardmanTour history is blended with anecdotes revealing the personalities and quirks of professional cycling
—— Times Higher Educational SupplementGenuinely funny
—— Richard WilliamsMade me chuckle
—— Mark CavendishHilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes
—— Glasgow HeraldAn irreverent and funny take on cycling’s biggest race from a man who has seen it up close every year since 2003
—— Lesley McDowell , Glasgow HeraldI found his behind-the-scenes look at the famous race both highly amusing and telling in equal measure
—— Johann Lamont , Scotland on SundayCycling at its best is fiercely cosmopolitan and internationalist, Boulting provides the kind of commentary the sport deserves, and will need if it is to fulfil its undoubted potential to reach out and grow
—— Mark Perryman , The Huffington PostAn entertaining read, rich in nostalgia and reminiscent of Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch, this offers an insight into the power of obsession and how the beautiful game has changed. Moving and amusing
—— Sport magazine
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