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Advantages: A must for all fans
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The now 7 times world motorcycle champion gives a frank and honest account of his time with Honda and his move to Yamaha. He also gives a fascinating insight into his childhood times in Italy and his introduction to motorcycle racing by his Father, himself a racer. The first half of the book tends to deal with the unbelievable choice(at the time) to move from the all conquering Honda Racing to the struggling Yamaha. Tired of the assumption that ...
...Rossi decided to take the world on and prove them wrong(as we now know he has). His rivals at the time gloating at the fact may just be eating humble pie right now. Some amazing accounts of how multi million pound deals were taking place in the dead of night, hidden away in race track medical centres !!!! Truly unbelievable, but as you get a feel for the real Rossi you soon see it as not so far fetched. You really feel that you know the man behind ... Read review

Advantages: Factual,but also dramatic and entertaining.
Disadvantages: None

...the book serves as a fitting tribute to these Royal women, who, by their sense of duty in both their marriages and motherhood, have left us such a great legacy. Victoria's Daughters is published in hardback by Sutton Publishing and is priced at £19.99 and should be widely available. ... Read review

Advantages: very moving, very gripping
Disadvantages: very upsetting

This trilogy shows a man growing from strength to strength as he over comes the tragedy of the abuse in his youth. Dave Pelzer's imagery and language gives a clear picture of what he went through as achild, without the accusatory air that normally come from these biographies. It is a hearty wrenching story of a little boy in the midst of violent world, and will not have anyone unmoved, a box of tissues is definately required to accompany it. It's ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to read, gently inspiring
Disadvantages: Wont make you an overnight millionaire!

What a clever idea. If you are publishing your memoirs, why not capitalise on the fact that your particular story appeals to the yearning we all have inside of us to create and amass wealth. You may not even know or like Duncan Bannatyne, yet be captivated by the fact that there is a book on the shelf that will show you how to achieve one of the most important things in life - make vast amounts of money! Simply entitle it: "Anyone Can Do It." Introduction ...
...on Dragon's Den - a popular BBC Two television programme (Currently airing 9pm Monday's) investing in valid business opportunities, or pouring scorn on less hopeful madcap inventors. The success of the show has no doubt led to the book being of popular interest as the viewing population seems to have a keen interest on how people make their money - The Apprentice being another firm favourite. Synopsis Bannatyne's story starts (as autobiographies ... Read review

Advantages: Very well written, detailed, gripping, provides a unique insight into many areas of football
Disadvantages: None

When you pick up an autobiography, chances are you're going to be at least a bit interested in the person on the cover. So, it will be primarily football fans who read Gerrard's book; certainly, as a lifelong Liverpool fan, I was extremely interested in what the hero of many had to say. I was blown away by the quality of this gripping book, which kept me glued from start to finish. It is interesting, honest, and provides an insight into one of the ...
...the actual content, but there is never a dull moment. There is a wealth of content of Steven's childhood, always the most interesting part of an autobiography, which reveals the inspirations and deep relationship with football that he forged from birth. Particuarly for Liverpool fans, the book provides a wonderful insight into the workings of the club. Other readers will also be interested in the goings on of the Premier League, and the wonderfully ... Read review