Mid-Atlantic, 10 April 1954: The Queen Elizabeth's crew commit to the deep a coffin containing the remains of Liverpool Football Club, relegated that day to the Second Division. Istanbul, 25 May 2005: Liverpool's heroes hold aloft the Champions League trophy, after the greatest final ever. Between those pivotal dates, the Reds touched glittering heights and plumbed the darkest depths. But what about the fans who followed the club every step along the turbulent way? On this journey of a lifetime, Neil Dunkin relies on the cast of characters including Shankly, Paisley, Dalglish, Benítez, Pelé and even Ursula Andress... and the action swings from Liverpool to Rome, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, the High Andes, even the top of one of Istanbul's tallest minarets. Anfield of Dreams discovers that one reassuring lesson shines out from Liverpool Football Club's unique history: dreams do come true.
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"Dunkin talks with great passion about the beautiful game in a language football fans will appreciate. This is not a book solely for Liverpool supporters; anyone who worries that clubs have become highly prized assets should read it and realise that is not an inevitable state of affairs." --The Birmingham Post
"A fascinating relationship between travel and sport exists only in the heart of the true fan. There is a real sense of this unique perspective in Dunkin's passionate ode to Liverpool FC, which culminates in the "sublime" Champions League victory in 2005. Football lovers will lap this up, but Dunkin's passion and fine line in anecdotes make the book worthy of a much wider readership." --Daily Express
"Once you start reading it you'll be transported back to a time when life was harsh but so much fun and you'll be brought through good times, bad times sad times... right up until the final whistle in Istanbul. Anfield of Dreamsis superb!" --Red All Over
A fascinating relationship between travel and sport exists only in the heart of the true fan. There is a real sense of this unique perspective in Dunkin's passionate ode to Liverpool FC, which culminates in the "sublime" Champions League victory in 2005. The ups and downs in the club's and the city's history and heritage are cleverly and lovingly charted in the year that Liverpool is the European City of Culture. Football lovers will lap this up but Dunkin's passion and fine line in anecdotes make the book worthy of a much wider readership. --Daily Express
Superb --Red All Over
"A fascinating relationship between travel and sport exists only in the heart of the true fan. There is a real sense of this unique perspective in Dunkin's passionate ode to Liverpool FC, which culminates in the "sublime" Champions League victory in 2005. Football lovers will lap this up, but Dunkin's passion and fine line in anecdotes make the book worthy of a much wider readership." --Daily Express
"Once you start reading it you'll be transported back to a time when life was harsh but so much fun and you'll be brought through good times, bad times sad times... right up until the final whistle in Istanbul. Anfield of Dreamsis superb!" --Red All Over
A fascinating relationship between travel and sport exists only in the heart of the true fan. There is a real sense of this unique perspective in Dunkin's passionate ode to Liverpool FC, which culminates in the "sublime" Champions League victory in 2005. The ups and downs in the club's and the city's history and heritage are cleverly and lovingly charted in the year that Liverpool is the European City of Culture. Football lovers will lap this up but Dunkin's passion and fine line in anecdotes make the book worthy of a much wider readership. --Daily Express
Superb --Red All Over
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Book worm
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This isn't just a sports book, it's real social history charting one man's journey through 50 years of following Liverpool FC through the changing character of the city. A gem for researchers and an excellent read whether you are interested in sport or not.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By R. Dyson
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This is a stunning piece of modern social history and one of the best books I've read on any subject. It's well-written straight from the heart and often very funny. There are chilling moments too, such as the author's account of the Heysel stadium disaster in 1985. The book deserves a wider audience and should appeal to football fans and non-fans alike. Excellent stuff.
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By Nel
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There is so much more to this book than football: funny anecdotes and quotes, travel to far-flung places and music. Not a football fan, this was a true surprise - non-stop entertainment bound in a book that makes you laugh and cry. An emotional rollercoaster that's awakened an interest in Liverpool - and a visit to Anfield on my next visit to the UK!
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Anfield of Dreams
Superb read from start to finish.A perfect portrayal of what Liverpoolfc and Liverpool City gives to its supporters and inhabitants. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brian Oliver Tovey
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Anfield of dreams
A truly remarkable book Neil Dunkin I almost felt like I was there with you a true kopite will recommend to everyone
Published 2 months ago by frances westwood-ford
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Excellent
Bought for a young lady who is an avid Liverpool supporter, she loved it. Would definitely use again. Thank you.
Published 4 months ago by L_C
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A Premier read
IT would be wrong to dismiss this as a football book, or even a sports book. Anfield Of Dreams is nothing less than a love story. Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Silver Moon
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what an excellent book
Anfield of Dreams is a dream of a book for all true reds. I couldn't stop laughing reading the section on Bill Shankley's sayings etc. A very well written book
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Christine Baynham
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great read
ANFIELD OF DREAMS;A KOPITE'S ODYSSEY, I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY 12YR OLD SON WHO LOVES TO READ HIS LFC HEROS AUTOBIOGRAPHYS,HES READ AT LEAST A DOZEN OF THEM,BUT I THOUGHT I'D BUY HIM... Read more
Published on 3 April 2009 by TONI ROSE
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This is a MUST READ - not just for footie fans
This book is quite simply brilliant in my view. I expected a sort of litany of the progress of the Reds, but it was so much more than that. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2008 by Mr. John E. Kirwan
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