Steven Redgrave

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...This book is without doubt the next best thing to a coach. The author is very precise in his way of communicating with the reader. He shows great all round knowledge in every subject he tackles. An excellent resource to any rower be they complete beginner or blossoming professional. At the end of the day he is speaking as someone who has one 4 Olympic Golds and 8 World Golds, so he can't be far from the truth can he? My only criticism of this book is that a proper updated version of the book is'nt yet available as some of the rules of racing have changed fundamentally in the last year or so. Intended for all rowers, whatever their standard, this book by the leading rower Steven Redgrave covers all the basic aspects of the sport, from technique to equipment and clothing. He explains how to get fit for rowing, the tactics and strategies... Read review

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Advantages: Very interesting.
Disadvantages: Nothing

...Why did I buy this book? I guess like most people you see an autobiography of a famous person you like and you have to have it. I have also been a fan of Liverpool football team and as you will probably guess Steven Gerrard is my favourite footballer! I This books starts from the beginning of his childhood from when Steven would run around the streets of his hometown which is Liverpool playing football. The book then goes on to tell you about his family and then school. Steven Gerrard's parents realised they had a special son who was very talented when it came to football. Since Steven was little all he ever wanted to do was play football. In the book it tells you how he's dreams of becoming a footballer nearly came to an end when he accidentally kicked the prong of a garden for which embedded itself in his toe. Luckily he recovered... Read review

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Advantages: draws you into the story
Disadvantages: can be a biit distressing

...My all time favorite steven king book, starting out as a normal family story and twisting into a nightmare like only steven king can. This book is a MUST HAVE for any king fan it can take a little time to get into it if like me you just can't wait to get to the "Good stuff" as steven king almost always starts his storys in a very realistic sort of way. But trust me its all worth it in the end. The story itself is quite distressing rather then scary and a total tear jerker for anyone who wears there heart on there sleve. On more then one occasion you are lulled into a faulse sence of security only for it to be snatched back from you without warning and you love every minute of it :D... Read review

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