That Near Death Thing
inside the most dangerous race in the world
$40.54
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
8 July 2013
Summary
That Near Death Thing: Inside the Isle of Man TT
THAT NEAR DEATH THING is a life-affirming journey to the heart of the world’s most dangerous race. The Isle of Man TT is a throwback to a maverick era that existed before PR platitudes and PC attitudes. William Hill Sports Book of the Year-shortlisted author Rick Broadbent gets inside the helmets of four leading motorcycle racers as they battle fear, fire and family tragedy for a gritty sort of glory.
Guy Martin is a tea-drink…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781409138976 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1409138976 |
| Author: | Rick Broadbent |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 8 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 134mm x 201mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
The author structures his account cleverly, juxtaposing the race’s history with the stories of four men who have tackled the track.
a raw, tender book * THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *a brilliant examination of the phenomenon of the Isle of Man TT races * THE TIMES *The author structures his account cleverly, juxtaposing the race’s history with the stories of four men who have tackled the track. * THE SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *One of the most compelling motorcycle books ever written. * CLASSIC BIKE GUIDE *
About The Author
Rick Broadbent
Rick Broadbent is a sports writer at The Times, and the author of books on boxing and football as well as the MotoGP Motorcycle World Championship - Ring of Fire being shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year in 2009.
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