In an age of colourless bureaucrats, Nigel Farage is a politician who is impossible to ignore, provoking controversy and admiration in equal measure. A fun-loving iconoclast whose motto is work hard and play harder, Farage's charismatic leadership and determination to battle the forces of anti-libertarianism have made him a Robin Hood figure to many, and propelled his party, UKIP, into a position of real power in the country. Never one for a quiet life, this paperback edition includes the story of Nigel's extraordinary escape from death in a plane crash on the eve of the 2010 general election (the light aircraft he was flying in got caught up in a UKIP banner it was towing and crashed shortly after take-off, badly injuring Farage and his pilot), his recovery and return to the leadership of UKIP in November 2010. Featuring sometimes hilarious and often terrifying encounters with a stellar supporting cast, including Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Nicolas Sarkozy, José Manuel Barroso, and UKIP's short-lived, silver-gilt masco, Robert Kilroy-Silk and told with Farage's customary wit and humour, Flying Free is a candid, colourful life story by a fascinating and controversial character. It also shows that one fearless, determined individual can still make a difference. NOTE :Flying Free is just an updated version of *Fighting Bull.
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Nigel Farage is a founder member of the UK Independence Party, which was established in September 1993. He is Member of the European Parliament for the South East region and is the leader of the party.
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By Giovanni
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A really nice autobiography of UKIP's leader Nigel Farage. As usual Farage is funny, smart and logical. Maybe in the future he'll be a first star in the UK politics...maybe not... In my opinion he's the only one tuned with people's view.
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Nigel Farage is undoubtedly a like or loathe type of character. The brief time he gets on television - usually on some BBC politics show where the broadcaster delights in promoting its pro-federalist agenda - fails to afford him much more than sound bites.
I attended a speech he gave in Newcastle recently where he spoke eloquently and humorously for an hour and a half with no notes. That speech, and this book, provides a much greater insight not only to the man but also his cause; anyone who believes in democracy and the right of the people to decide for themselves will be horrified by the accounts of fraud, bullying and deceit perpetuated by the unelected, unaccountable EU.
Funny and shocking, a compelling read.
I attended a speech he gave in Newcastle recently where he spoke eloquently and humorously for an hour and a half with no notes. That speech, and this book, provides a much greater insight not only to the man but also his cause; anyone who believes in democracy and the right of the people to decide for themselves will be horrified by the accounts of fraud, bullying and deceit perpetuated by the unelected, unaccountable EU.
Funny and shocking, a compelling read.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent book, specially for some of you who have no previuos experience in politics, the high's and low's of one man on a crusade to fight for this country, in the best way he believes, knowing others may have different directions. Often when you are in the thick of it, you have to rely on others to work side by side with you. Remember this is how Nigel Farage sees himself and his perception on the people he meets and works with. You will read the relationship he has with individuals and certainly gives you the tools to understand what you are letting yourself into if you have any interest in politics. UKIP is a party you need to keep an eye on, where others have laughed and smeared at UKIP, the party still keeps on pushing forward, and is now making seriuos impacted on the alternative view in politics. It is not just those at the top, it's also the loyal grassroot members that have kept it growing, that's what the other political parties desperately want. I recommend this book and certainly recommend you watch what happens to this party in the future and it's key members.
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Very Entertaining
This book is hard to put down, its well written, very entertaining as you would expect and laugh out funny in parts!
Published 10 days ago by C. Akroyd
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Revalation.
I enjoyed this book and think it should be read by all adults so they can get a better insite into the way we are being bamboozeled by the political class
Published 24 days ago by Graham Simpson
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Farage
Well enough written but, like most autobiographies, really presents only the subject's view - it'd take an independent biographer to dig out why various adversaries behaved as they... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Clarsach
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Mbknees
Interesting character. Exposes waste and inefficiancy in the great european burden. He has had a varied and interesting life and could easily persuade you to vote UKIP.
Published 1 month ago by mbknees
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Mr Farage's book
Once again Mr Farage excels. His book is a worthy read and tells you a lot about the man. Roll on the next election.
Published 1 month ago by DML
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Seriously enjoyable
This is an entertaining and amusing book on a serious subject , our political and eventually our personal freedom - thoroughly enjoyable read and should be compulsory for aspiring... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. R. Charlton
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Outstanding amount of common sense
If only more politicians would keep their eye on the ball and their snouts out of the trough we would be free to make Britain great again
Published 3 months ago by Jean De Hautville
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Nothing new in here
If you follow UK politics you will not find anything you don't already know in here. Farage is a personable chap as we well know from the telly, but his ego does not permit of much... Read more
Published 3 months ago by JWilsonLLB
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Should be compulsory reading
The citizens of Europe really have little idea of what they have been signed up to! Farage has, with a level of detached passion, provided an overview of just how putrid to the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael Berry
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Better than Fighting Bull - as more upto date
so buy this one - unless you need to have in hardback - for which the Amazon price is all wrong.
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