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Blood over Water [Kindle Edition]

David Livingston , James Livingston
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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`The Boat Race is the most divisive event in rowing...an extraordinary and gripping story of a battle between brothers' --Sir Matthew Pinsent

'This is an excellent book. The Livingstons provide a great insight into the effect that sport can have on the relationship between siblings. Their description of the events around the dramatic 2003 Boat Race also captures the essence of this unique contest and make compelling reading.'
--Jonny Searle, Olympic Champion 1992

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'The Boat Race is the most divisive event in rowing tradition an extraordinary and gripping story of a battle between brothers' Sir Matthew Pinsent 'Jumping from boat to boat, from brother to brother, you feel every physical and emotional strain as they haul their boats along the river, seeking to claim familial supremacy thrillingly relived by these two feuding siblings"' The Times 'The best race in history' Daniel Topolski 'Blood Over Water stands out from the mass of sporting memoirs thanks to the authors' open portrayal of their relationship as the build-up to the race intensifies'. The Economist

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 657 KB
  • Print Length: 332 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1408801191
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Paperbacks (2 Aug 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B004TERPHE
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #79,569 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Blood Over Water is as much about the struggle between heroism and humanity as about the race between Oxford and Cambridge. It's a terrifying read in places. It's not just the overwhelming intensity of the training regimes inflicted on Boat Race athletes. Nor was it, for me, the actual pain of racing and losing, although that's described in searing detail too.

Instead, the most disturbing and darkly fascinating aspect was the insight into the brothers' psychological journey. We get a privileged glimpse into James and David Livingston's absolute focus, their obsession and hunger for a single victory. It's heroic and admirable. But how can you be a hero and retain your humanity? When the system teaches you to hate your opponents, what happens when your enemy turns out to be your own brother?

The Livingston brothers take us on a thrilling journey through these dark places and ultimately show us that the ultimate victory is one of friendship, whoever has the medal. It's a real page-turner of a story that should be read by far more than just the rowing fraternity. It's about hope, fear, pain, love and all the rest that make us human.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
One of the best sports books that I've read. The two seperate accounts make the story all the more interesting, and because both have sacrificed so much in the pursuit of glory, you end up not really minding who wins. A dead heat would've been the perfect result...

A cracking read, that is very hard to put down.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is awesome and truly inspiring to any reader. This is a vivid and very well written account of the incredible efforts that David and James went through, not just as bothers competing against each other but also the sacrifice to themselves, friends, families and careers to be part of this amazing race.

After reading this book, next time you go down the gym I will guarantee you will take a long look at those rowing machines and a smile will come to your face as you recall the events of one of the best books you are likely to ever read.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant brilliant book
2 bits of advice.. (1) Buy this book, it's the best book i've read this year. (2) If you were unfortunate enough not to see this race when it happened, you are fortunate that the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by m_Gb_Eng
Oarsome!! (apologies to all rowers)
A moving and inspirational account of what it takes to succeed in one of the most mentally and phsically demanding sports there is. Read more
Published 11 months ago by boatstopperII
Don't look at the photos until the end!
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend this to rowers and non rowers to read. The intensity of the boat race and the desire to win really comes across. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Bensun
A penetrating insight
James and David Livingstone rowed on opposite sides in what is commonly regarded as the best ever Boat Race in 2003, and this is their account of events leading up to it. Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by E. L. Wisty
A good read, but how did they remember all the detail?
This is not the best book on the Boat Race (that would have to be 'Boat Race', by Daniel Topolski - far far better than the dreadful ghost-written 'True Blue') and not even the... Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by D. Ballard
Really good
If you have ever wondered what efforts go into the Oxford and Cambridge annual boat race, then this is the book for you. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Evelynaswell
Awesome
Millions of people tune in worldwide to watch The Boat Race, and we all show our allegiance to either Oxford or Cambridge. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2009 by CHAMBERS
Great look at the athlete's perspective of The Boat Race
This is a great sports story - given it was the closest Boat Race ever and had brothers competing against each other for the first time in 100 years - but the real story here is... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by Michael Wherley
Blood Over Water
I live in the Western U.S., and I could not find this book at any bookstore (Powells, Barnes and Noble), nor any library. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by John P. McDonald
amazing
By far the best book I've read in a long time,it was inspirational and darned awesome.
Published on 29 May 2009 by Chris Bland
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