- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollinsWillow; First Edition edition (6 Oct 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002184680
- ISBN-13: 978-0002184687
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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'The best biography of a racing driver I've ever read.' Classic Cars; 'Donaldson, in his thoughtful and intimate work, has delved behind the headlines and superbly fleshed out the character behind the caricatures of James Hunt.' Dally Telegraph; 'Covers James Hunt's life with skilful devotion.' Mail on Sunday; 'Donaldson has written a very fine book.' Independent
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AN EPIC TALE OF A SHORT LIFE LIVED TO THE LIMIT
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Since James Hunts' sudden and untimely death in June 1993 I held certain beliefs and opinions of him, his career and his relationships.
The author of the book, Gerald Donaldson, dispelled some of these opinions through his excellent work.
James will always be a personal hero for me, it was he and the Hesketh team who attracted me to F1 (in the exiting days), his talent was not lost in the commentary box with Murray Walker - he will never be replaced.
How can a man adored by so many live for so long without true love?
When he finally found a true love in Helen Dyson, he was taken from her and us.
Thankyou Gerald Donaldson for this work - truely an excellent and evoking read.
The author of the book, Gerald Donaldson, dispelled some of these opinions through his excellent work.
James will always be a personal hero for me, it was he and the Hesketh team who attracted me to F1 (in the exiting days), his talent was not lost in the commentary box with Murray Walker - he will never be replaced.
How can a man adored by so many live for so long without true love?
When he finally found a true love in Helen Dyson, he was taken from her and us.
Thankyou Gerald Donaldson for this work - truely an excellent and evoking read.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having also read the author's excellent biography of Gilles Villeneuve I was eager to get my hands on this book. Once again, I was not disappointed.
Donaldson attempts to explore all sides of Hunt's character through the different stages of his development, and succeeds in producing a well-written account of the legend's life. He achieves a good balance between the kind of factual reporting of the driver's career which is available elsewhere, and a probing insight into the complex nature of the man. It is the latter which will probably appeal more to most readers, and the author does a decent job of bringing together the many diverse recollections of those who were close to the subject.
If I have one criticism it is levelled at the publishers, who have left this edition littered with too many small and annoying printing errors. Don't let this put you off though: this book will appeal to anyone who enjoys a colourful story.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A thoroughly well-written account of the life and times of a man who brought pop-star fame to a sport previously seen as the domain of stoic gentlemen. The book goes into exceptional detail when looking back over James Hunt's career as a public-school eduacted loner who found himself the subject of mass adulation. The racing side of Hunt's colourful life is superbly dealt with, but I felt that some of the juicier details of the extra-curricular activities that also made Hunt such an interesting character are just alluded in a way that suggests that the author feels embarrassed, or that they could tarnish the image of the subject. To me, these extra stories would further enhance the reputation of a man who was a great racer, but above all one hell of a great lad!
This minor criticism however, should not dissuade any fan of Formula 1 from reading more about a fantastic character who lived through a time when racing was racing and drivers could be cavaliers on the track and off it.
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What a Man, What a Read!
Oh I loved this book. James Hunt was a legend who put his money where his mouth was and also had the guts to try to save other drivers from the wreckage as others drove by. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lightening-Joe
One of the best F1 biographies
James Hunt may have lived a short life, but it was certainly action-packed. In his relatively brief F1 career he took the World Championship and filled newspaper columns with his... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sport Nut
great book
about a great driver ... did not know too much about hunt, but after reading this book, i am really up-to-date
Published 8 months ago by kristof tilkin
Great read
I am part way through this one, and I have to say its up there with the best biographies I have read. Read more
Published 14 months ago by nik26
James Hunt awsome bibliography
The author describes the life of a man,hated by some , but imortalised by his friends ,and by people who knew him by his achievements as a professional racing driver , and as... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2008 by Ferreira Pinto
A thorough and addictive autobigraphy
If you want to know the full truth about the life and times of James Hunt, this is the book to purchase. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2004 by "phil-haigh"
Excellent
Very well written and a thoroughly enjoyable read, particularly the lighthearted Hesketh era with all their nicknames.
Published on 16 Jan 2004
The best James Hunt book available
Donaldson yet again prooves that he is a master of the F1 driver book. (See Gilles Villeneuve) Again this book gives valuable insight in to what made James Hunt - well James Hunt. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 1999
This is a great Biography
Biographies of Motor racing drivers have the potential to bore the reader with an endless list of qualifying times and race results. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 1999 by ratus@lineone.net
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