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With a Foreword by ERIC BRISTOW, and an Introduction by PHIL 'THE POWER' TAYLOR. ANDY 'THE VIKING' FORDHAM IS A DARTS LEGEND AND ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PLAYERS OF ALL TIME. HE BECAME A SUPERSTAR IN 2004, WHEN HE WON THE BRITISH DARTS ORGANISATION WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. OVERNIGHT, THE NATION FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS LARGER-THAN-LIFE FIGURE, HIS BEARD, HIS LONG HAIR AND HIS CHARM. But behind the joyous celebrations, all was not well. Andy's drinking - a at least 25 bottles of beer a day - made his weight skyrocket out of control. He weighed 31 stone when he won the world title, and severe problems were building up. Over the next couple of years, his health deteriorated and his playing suffered a dramatic decline. In January 2007, Andy collapsed and nearly died. Then the seemingly impossible happened . . . For the first time in print, Andy tells his entire life story. With genial wit and gentle good humour, he combines beery anecdotes from the darts world with an honest, moving account of his severe health problems. Telling of the triumphs and the tears, the impact of his decline upon his family and his near-miraculous return to health, this is Andy Fordham in his own words, with nothing held back.
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ANDY FORDHAM was born in Charlton, southeast London, in 1962. He was the winner of the 2004 British Darts Organisation World Championship, and is a four-time semi-finalist. This is his autobiography. HUMFREY HUNTER is the co-author of Andy the Viking. He is a literary agent, PR consultant and journalist. With Giles Vickers-Jones he is also the co-compiler of The Best Day of My Life, published by Pennant Books.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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What a nice read,
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This review is from: Andy Fordham - The Viking (Hardcover)
I don't know the man but i like darts and thought i would try this. I was not dissapointed as it took me inside his mind and the Darts people who he knew. straight forwarded talking and an easy read and after finishing the book i have nothing but respect for ths man and his family. Thanks Andy for letting me into your life and sharing your joys and misfortunes.
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Simply Brilliant,
By Ally (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Andy Fordham - The Viking (Hardcover)
This is one of those sporting autobiographies which tells you a whole lot more about the person than simply what happened in their sporting career, in the same way Marcus Trescothick's and Paul McGrath's did. Andy completely bares his soul about his alcoholism and how ill it made him, his wife's cancer and then his determined effort to get healthy again. It's a genuinely moving story because he comes across as such a nice man, genuine, straightforward and hugely likeable, and is so open. The high points of his darts career are covered well enough to keep sports fans happy but there is so much more to his life than the game. It sounds like a cliché but this book really will make you laugh and cry and at the end of it you want only the best for Andy in the future. A great read from a really loveable character.
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a good read and an important life lesson,
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This review is from: Andy Fordham - The Viking (Hardcover)
yes a very interesting read about a great dart player ,and for those who think drinking to excess is cool then read this book ,i hope he makes a comeback to the top.
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