But, at forty-three years of age, and with a bit more time on his hands than usual, Freddie Flintoff has had a moment to reflect, and he's noticed that although there's been little method in the madness, there has been the occasional common thread. Then, explosively, he lit up the second half of the summer in 2004, lifting spirits at Lord’s with a bat-smashing 142. Part rant, part stream of consciousness, part philosophical delve, part meandering waffling, part nostalgic binge, the book is an entertaining romp through a range of subjects.

Throughout, Fred shares his code for success, happiness and a life fully lived - and gives his readers a laugh, some joy, and (the occasional) pause for thought along the way. Having followed the game closely through during the late 90s and early 2000s, I also had the good fortune of being able to relate to much of it, having witnessed it first hand. Theres so much here that gives a great insight into "Freddies Mind/life, its sure to keep a psychologist busy for a very long time! While the narrative has its moments of charm and humor, it often feels like a surface-level exploration of Flintoff's life.It's part autobiography - mostly about his roles in Top Gear, Talk Sport and In a League of their Own. Jumping on the back of a wonderful success that was the 2005 Ashes series isn't a bad thing, but when it's a quite boring recounting of a barely-lived life, it can be rather tedious to get through. This can make it challenging for readers unfamiliar with the intricacies of Flintoff's career to follow the timeline of significant events. At 43 years of age, and with a bit more time on his hands than usual, Freddie Flintoff has had a moment to reflect and he's noticed that, although there's been little method in the madness, there has been the occasional common thread.

Registered address Unit 7, Airfield Industrial Estate, Airfield Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PE.Not so much a biography as the ramblings of a middle aged man written as if he’s just sharing his opinions down the pub. You'd probably enjoy it more if you were a fan of cricket though which is understandable with his sporting background. Fred's approach to life draws on the sublime (his series winning performance in the 2005 Ashes), and the ridiculous (singing Elvis Presley's 'Suspicious Minds' in front of a live audience), from highs (making the transition to top TV presenter) to occasional lows (accidently upsetting the lovely Bruce Forsyth), from the profane (discussing Shane Warne's barnet with Hollywood royalty) to the profound (why 'having a go' leads to self-respect). I thought this book was really funny, Freddie Flintoff is such a funny character and I learnt alot about him that I didn't even know about.

Publishing at the end of October 2021, The Book of Fred showcases Flintoff’s unique approach to life. Big fan of Freddie Flintoff but this book is a bit of a mish mash of thoughts and styles and not really sure that it comes across that well as doesn't seem to be any flow/format to it.All items sent via courier will require a signature and cannot be left in a safe place or with neighbours. Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

Some of our larger items are dispatched using a courier service due to their size, weight and value. His recounting of his struggles with injuries, fitness, and form shows how human he is in spite of all his achievements in the game. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Each item comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity which serves as proof that your item is 100% genuine. Didn`t really enjoy this book-i read just over half way then i started skipping bits,which i never do!This book marks his story so far in his own words, taking us up to and including the summer of 2005, during which Flintoff has performed heroics with both bat and ball against Australia. In this book Freddie talks candidly about his fame, his family, the sport he loves and the effect it has had on his life since the incredible summer of 2005, when the England cricket team beat Australia and Freddie Fever gripped the country. The Chalke History Festival announces a new name, new look, and tons for history buffs to get their teeth into! The lost form, gain form, Neil Fairbrother helped me then we went for a drink down the pub with Harmison and Rob Key. We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below.