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It Is What It Is: The Autobiography [Paperback]

David Coulthard
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Book Description

2 April 2008

From his quiet beginnings in rural Scotland to his multi-millionaire lifestyle in Monte Carlo, where he owns one of the most luxurious hotels in the principality, David Coulthard's life story is an extraordinary one. He got his breakthrough into Formula One in the tragic circumstances of Ayrton Senna's death in 1994, and quickly established himself as one of the best drivers on the circuit. From 1996-2004, he drove for McLaren, one of the leading teams throughout the entire period, before moving to Red Bull for 2005-07.

Taking the reader from his early days when he first became hooked on racing karts at the age of eleven to the high-speed world of Formula One, Coulthard has written one of the most honest and powerful sports autobiographies of recent years. He talks frankly about his ups and downs at McLaren and also about the reputation he gained for his playboy lifestyle. Throughout it all he seeks to answer the questions about himself that anyone might ask, and so to reveal what it is that really drives him on. His struggle to understand himself makes for a remarkable memoir.


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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (2 April 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0752893343
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752893341
  • Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 13.3 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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David will be doing a day of press interviews on Monday 30th July at the Covent Garden Hotel to include: FHM 'Formula 1 Fitness Regime' DAILY TELEGRAPH NATIONAL PRESS: MY HEALTH column in the FINANCIAL TIMES (04/08/07) TV: THIS MORNING (31/08/07) EVENTS: Signing at WATERSTONES LEADENHALL MARKET (31/08/07) Signing at WATERSTONES BLUEWATER (01/09/07) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The stunningly honest and revealing autobiography of the most successful British Grand Prix driver of all time

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not usually a fan of sporting books BUT..... 26 Aug 2007
By Symes
Format:Hardcover
...this has been a scintillating read.

I rarely read autobiographies, but a friend of mine encouraged me to buy this book. I tried desparately to borrow theirs to no avail ;)

Sporting books usually get left on the shelf after reading the first couple of pages, but I've been glued to this for the first six chapters- which is all I've had time to read since it arrived yesterday.

Buy this book - you'll enjoy it if you're a Formula One fan- its not the usual stuffy rubbish.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for F1 fans!! 16 Aug 2007
Format:Hardcover
Having read other F1 drivers biographys Jenson Button and Eddie Irvine i was interested to get a behind the scenes look at what motivates Coulthard all these years later, and for me what the 9 years at Mclaren were realy like! The book comes over as an open and honest look at his climb to getting his F1 drive after the death of senna to his current drive with Red Bull Racing and those interesting 9 years at Mclaren for me the Mclaren years were the most revealing but sometimes not supprising! If your into F1 a must read. Im just waiting to see what Bernie has to say in his book out in October!
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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It Is What a sporting autobiography should be. 13 Aug 2007
By AndrewB
Format:Hardcover
This must be one of the best written and most honest sporting biographies I have read. It's not just a list of races and achievements, but an honest insight into the life of a Formula 1 driver, with details of the women, the lifestyle, the plane crash, and an insiders view of the personalities from the world of Formula 1 racing.
A great read, not just for motor racing fans, but for anyone who wants an entertaining insight into the lifestyle of the rich and famous.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Honest Account
I am a DC fan, which is why I bought the book. It is very revealing about his life and has stuff which he is honest about that he could have left out. Read more
Published 1 day ago by P. Le Marre
5.0 out of 5 stars Areally good read a not put down book
A book which is most enjoyable reading it made it a book which you can really not put down. ItMAY BE A FEW YEARS OLD BUT WITH THE PRESENT DAY tv JOB YOU CAN REALLY UNDERSTAND THE... Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. J. Clarke
3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly boring
Its funny, having just written my title for this its is the perception I personally have held of DC (I hate calling him or hearing people refer to him as that but it is alot easier... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Richeyyy
5.0 out of 5 stars David Coulthard
The book was in great condition and was happy to receive it on time. I read the book in 2 days. Very happy with my purchase
Published 6 months ago by Gigiath
3.0 out of 5 stars Not sure what it is at all
I have always been a fan of DC, he seemed a hard working honest driver and is an excellent commentator. I was pretty disappointed with his book though. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Hill
1.0 out of 5 stars Flawed hero?
I've been reading a bunch of books and bio's on Formula One over the past few months and this one has been the least enjoyable. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Smit in OZ
5.0 out of 5 stars It is what it is?.......
I am reading the book at the moment and I thought it was a bit cheesy to keep getting in the book title 'It is was it is' but this is a minor thing. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Stan
1.0 out of 5 stars It is...rubbish :-(
Having been a fan of motor racing in general most of my life, and particularly interested in the careers of Scottish & UK drivers/riders, I was looking forward to finally reading... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Adam Matheson
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Massive fan of DC, the book was well written with many funny anecdotes, great insights from early years to present day.
Published 21 months ago by Jill
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
i felt that this book was a very good read that took you deep into the life of a very level headed and interesting persons life.
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