Federer and Me by William Skidelsky
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Federer and Me

A Story of Obsession
by William Skidelsky
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Length 7 hours 15 minutes
Language English
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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.

Biography & MemoirSports & RecreationNonfiction

William Skidelsky has been literary editor of the Observer and the New Statesman as well as deputy editor of Prospect magazine. He has written about tennis for the Observer, Prospect and The Economist. He played tennis to county level as a junior and now plays at a club in south-east London, where he is first team captain. He lives in London with his wife and two children.

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Author:

Narrator:
Gunnar Cauthery

ISBN:
9781473521353

Length:
7 hours 15 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Random House

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Edition:
Unabridged

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Reviews

A splendid deconstruction of Federer’s technique Compelling. Its excellent chapters on the technical changes in the game, the rivalry with Nadal and the relationship between sport and beauty are well worth the admission money Skidelsky also knows that Federer’s tennis is more than just Federer’s tennis; but for him it is not a metaphor, rather something which has been absorbed into the texture and meaning of his own life Examines the evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sport and the psychology of fandom It’s a dry comic look at devotion to sport Hilarious... Thought-provoking Thought-provoking, instructive and highly readable. Positively gripping Skidelsky is excellent at deconstructing the appeal of Federer … This is the kind of book that sports fans will read over the summer, sitting in their gardens or in the stands of the All England Club, with a bowl of strawberries near at hand. It is gentle and wise, discursive but pointed Brave… Engaging… Ultimately poignant With clarity he illuminates the champion’s striking position as both a preserver and innovator of the sport Expand reviews