- Hardcover: 440 pages
- Publisher: Orion (16 May 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752875345
- ISBN-13: 978-0752875347
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.7 x 4.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Irish PR Eddie will be in Dublin on 18-19 May to promote the book. Confirmed TV interviews: RTE LATE LATE SHOW on 18 May UTV GERRY MEETS on 24 May Confirmed Radio interviews: 2FM Sunday Sports Bag NEWSTALK 106FM Off the Ball. Magazines: 'At Home' feature in HELLO magazine Interview in EASYJET magazine June issue. Interview and extract in F1 RACING Press: Interview with THE TIMES on 16 May Syndicated interview with PA SPORT on 16 May TV: Interview on BBC SATURDAY KITCHEN on 11May interview on GMTV on 16 May Radio: Interview on BBC 5 LIVE Simon Mayo show on 16 May Inteview on BBC RADIO 2 Johnnie Walker on 16 May Interviews on BMI TALK TALK 16 May Syndicated interview on IRN stations 16 May interviews on a range of local BBC radio stations 16 May Online: Interviews with SKY SPORTS and BBC SPORTS ONLINE 16 May Events: Signing with Eddie at Waterstone's Leadenhall Market around publication. National Sporting Club lunch confirmed on 12 June.
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The hugely entertaining, and extremely candid, autobiography of one of the most colourful characters in motor sport
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a keen fan of F1 especially the business side of it. When this appeared at my local library I was over the moon. I found myself reading chapters out of order, simply because I wanted to know too much, too quickly and hence rushed it. It is a good book however, I was left a little disappointed at how it had been condensed (blame the publishers)down into easy to read chapters, rather than giving the reader all the information and more besides. I felt that if the book had been twice the number of pages, it still wouldn't have been enough detail into his life and business dealings. I got the feeling he could have written a book each on his dealings with the main characters of F1.
So if you want a easy to read, disposable book then it fits the bill but to me it was too superficial and short and left me wanting more.
So if you want a easy to read, disposable book then it fits the bill but to me it was too superficial and short and left me wanting more.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Eddie Jordan doesn't pull any punches here, and it was very refreshing to see how things are for the smaller teams in F1.
I always admired the team's spirit and it was a real eye-opener at times - some of his conclusions at the end of the book really struck a chord with me.
All in all, a really good read for the F1 fan, and a book that will take pride of place in my collection.
I always admired the team's spirit and it was a real eye-opener at times - some of his conclusions at the end of the book really struck a chord with me.
All in all, a really good read for the F1 fan, and a book that will take pride of place in my collection.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although Eddie Jordan may appear like a fool on the BBC, he truly has achieved a lot. Although his book is a bit slow to start, when he gets to the racing part of his life (most of it)its really enjoyable. I only have two warnings to make, Firstly, make sure your awake as he will say 5 names in a sentence and you have to remember them for most of the book. Secondly, if your quite young reading this (under 20) make sure you know you F1 history as he will make references to drivers (and it only makes sense if you know they won the championship etc). (I should point out it only really goes up to 2007.)
Overall a really good read with a good insight into the life of being a F1 team owner.
Overall a really good read with a good insight into the life of being a F1 team owner.
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An Independent Man: The Autobiography of Eddie Jordan
This Autobiography take a very deep and interesting look at a F1 teams trials and tribulations. Not to much about Eddie himself, but mor about Jordon Racing, which is just what I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R Biggs
Eddie the wonderful
What an enjoyable book. I've always liked Mr Jordan, and his story is one of humble beginnings to the god he is now. Very good read.
Published 4 months ago by glynis
Eddie Jordan gifted irishman
Great read for anyone who seeks inspiration. Eddie is an out and out entrepreneur , a man who is constantly thinking of how he can turn a situation to his advantage and a man who... Read more
Published 5 months ago by g whizz
A top notch F1 effort, plus more
I have quite a few F1 books. I like one or two for Christmas and birthdays and had left this one till near the bottom of the queue, thinking it may be a bit boring. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Colin Stephens
excellent read
this was a gift for my dad, he seemed to thoroughly enjoy the book and it arrived promptly from order.
Published 13 months ago by KAREN MACAULAY
Ireland Goes Racing
I very much enjoyed this book. Not only has Jordan achieved an immense amount, he has done so with decency and respect for his colleagues and rivals. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Howard Wright
A decent read for any F1 fan
I suspect I'm not the only F1 fan who bought Eddie Jordan's book as a result of him appearing regularly as a pundit on the F1 coverage - noticing some of the interesting input he... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. S. C. Lamb
An rnjoyable read
not really a review, just a quick word on the book.
Eddie Jordan has written a very engaging book that reveals much about formula 1,in terms of both the public image and... Read more
Eddie Jordan has written a very engaging book that reveals much about formula 1,in terms of both the public image and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by D. Richards
Fantastic
I've read lots of sporting auto biographies and this is without doubt the best. Brilliant insight into his career. I would recommend to any f1 fan .
Published on 4 Mar 2008 by f1madmatt
Great Book if you are an F1 fan or not
I am a big F1 fan and I picked this book up at the airport before my last holiday. The only problem with it was that i couldn't put it down and finished it in 2 days! Read more
Published on 15 July 2007 by D. Jakobi
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