Author:Ron Haslam,Leon Haslam
'Rocket' Ron Haslam started racing on the professional circuit in 1972 at the age of 15 and developed into one of the finest, and fastest, racers the UK has ever seen. Winner of three World titles and four British championships, as well as a record six Macau GPs, he rode in more than 100 Grands Prix. Despite tragically losing two of his brothers in motorbike accidents, Haslam kept on riding, setting speed records wherever he went.
His son, Leon, the 'Pocket Rocket', is following in his father's extremely speedy footsteps. A national Motorcross champion and national Scooter champion at the age of just 14, he became the youngest ever rider to compete in the 500cc World Championship and is now one of Britain's top racers, competing for Stiggy Honda in the World Superbike Championship.
This is the extraordinary story of a father and a son who are addicted to motorbikes, with all the thrills and spills, miraculous escapes and multiple broken bones that involves. Both colourful characters, their story takes us all the way from the 1970s to today and is full of hilarious high-octane derring-do, a cast of characters including legends like Fast Freddie Spencer and Barry Sheene, and nothing less than terrifying but exhilarating adventure.
Behind the fantasy Terry Pratchett looks at very real contemporary issues and scores many goals. This isn't just football, it's Discworld football. Or, to borrow another phrase, it's about life, the Universe, and everything.
—— The TimesSatirical, historical, fantastical and irresistible.
—— Daily MailA consistently clever, charming and funny voice
—— IndependentAuthoritative ... Through rock-solid reporting and vital prose, Heil leads us up into this rarefied world, step by hypoxic step.
—— Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers and Blood and Thunder Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers and Blood and ThunderI consider this book not a sequel to Krakauer's Into Thin Air, but an equal
—— Bob Shacochis, author of The Immaculate InvasionHaving covered the sport for a number of years, Folley writes with authority as he weaves a picture of the lives of two of the sport's greats and how their rivalry played out
—— Daily StarMalcolm Folley's excellent book gives a blow-by-blow account of a fascinating chapter in F1 history
—— 4 stars, Irish Daily Star on Sunday magazineA breathtaking read
—— Brighton ArgusMagnificent
—— ObserverFascinating
—— Sunday TimesA delightful, profound cultural and literary history of swimming, bathing and the social meanings of water from ancient Greece to the modern Olympics
—— Publisher’s WeeklyAll too rarely does a book of striking originality float to the surface; this is one
—— KirkusThis is an agreeably obsessive book, full of unusual information
—— Independent on SundayArguably the best Irish book of the year... told with flawless skill
—— Malachy Clerkin , The Sunday TribuneThe perfect present for any rugby fan. It shows the goldfish-bowl aspect to life as a modern-day sporting legend and gives an insight into what it's like on the inside looking out
—— Irish IndependentWhether you are a rugby fan or not, this book is likely to please... This honest autobiography will provide an intriguing read for the Christmas period
—— South Tipp TodayCompelling reading
—— Richard Fitzpatrick , Irish ExaminerMotty's knowledge and passion for football are unrivalled as he shares his story for the first time with humour and honesty.
—— Oxford TimesFilled with a multitude of detail about Motson's background and the sporting times he lived through ...Motson is one of the most intelligent and accomplished commentators in history, a voice that has conveyed the best (and worst, depending on your allegiance) moments in the recent past of the game. His book offers a fascinating look at what goes on behind the scenes of football broadcasting, as well as a trip down memory lane for many supporters. A must-read for any football fan.
—— Sunday Business PostThe voice of the sheepskinned sage and cult hero John Motson will doubtless be heard at the 2010 tournament, and he reminisces on his career to date in the amusing Motty: Forty Years in the Commentary Box
—— Independent on Sunday 'Books of the Year'
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