'A BRILLIANT TRIBUTE TO A BRILLIANT MAN.' BOOK OF THE MONTH - CLASSIC AND SPORTS CARThis affectionate biographical tome offers a host of fond memories and stories, including tributes from the great and the good of motor racing. A fascinating insight. ― GP Racing Wonderfully intertwines Walker's off-track life with his unwavering passion and love for motorsport. Incredible! serves as a reminder not only of what motorsport lost, but also everything it gained from the presence of Murray Walker. A must-read for all motorsport fans. ― Autosport Bursting with tributes, insight and love for one of F1's giants. Well worth a read. ― The Race The iconic voice of our sport and a great man. ― Lewis Hamilton This celebration of his life features a multitude of tales about the man himself, with many anecdotes from those in the sport and who knew him best. It's a must-read. ― Motor Sport Magazine Maybe old soldiers never die? His legacy and his memory is so strong, and what he gave to so many Formula 1 fans and number of people he affected, he became bigger than the sport, so we have got a lot to be thankful to Murray for. ― Damon Hill A story very well written about a life extremely well lived. ― Motor Sport Magazine Genius broadcaster and passionate soundtrack to generations of Formula 1 fans all around the world....the irreplaceable voice of F1. ― Martin Brundle A legend. ― Eddie Jordan A very special man in every respect... the perfect gentleman, a man who had great style and great skills with the English language. ― Sir Jackie Stewart Legend is a word bandied around all too easily, but it is a completely appropriate description of Murray Walker. ― Andrew Benson, BBC Sport His passion and love of the sport inspired millions of fans around the world. He will forever be a part of our history, and will be dearly missed. ― Formula One The voice of F1 to millions. His love, passion and positivity for our sport were unmatched. ― Mercedes A wordsmith who could make snooker exciting. ― Jeremy Clarkson A career indivisible from the sport upon which he commentated. ― The Independent Few commentators come to truly epitomise their subject, but over Walker's 23years of bringing F1 to the nation he was acknowledged as a true great, and a unique talent. ― The Guardian
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BN ID: | 2940173106957 |
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Publisher: | Random House UK |
Publication date: | 11/11/2021 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Sales rank: | 956,886 |
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