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This title includes foreword by Carl Fogarty. James Whitham, universally popular and one of motorcycle racing's most colourful characters, won three British titles and for well over a decade was a world-class rider, competing in World Superbike, World Supersport, Endurance and Grand Prix. This frank, sometimes moving and always riotously funny account of his battles with the best in the sport, with hair-raising crashes, serious injuries and - most gravely of all - with lymphatic cancer, ranks as one of the most riveting reads in motorcycle sport.
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Former racer Mac McDiarmid has been a personal friend of James for nearly 20 years. He is the author of a dozen motorcycle books, including the acclaimed Joey Dunlop: His authorised biography and The Magic of the TT. A highly experienced photo-journalist, he lives on the Isle of Man.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
James Whitham provides an honest, humorous account of his racing career. Whilst you wouldn't expect this to be a literary work, Whitham writes with a self-depreciating honesty that makes a good read. Always well liked by fans, this will add to his popularity. The book outlines how Whitham's upbringing contributed to his character. Also, he is open about his feelings from nerves on the grid to leaving racing. However, his writing about difficulties in his life off the track, such as miscarriage and cancer, is matter of fact. (Unlike Lance Armstrong's writing, for example.) It would have been nice to have read about Whitham the person, as well as Whitham the racer. Nonetheless: What a Good Do, what a good read!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anyone who has followed the career of James Whitham lke me will love this book, it tells the story of how he got started in racing, all the way from a Honda MT125 to finishing his career on the R6 with Belgarda Yamaha.
I can't recommend this book enough.
I can't recommend this book enough.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not knowing James Whitham that well, apart from his tv series and commentating, this book did what a Racer's biography should and had me coming away liking the guy more for having read the book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A cracking read for everyone, not just bikers
Whithams dry whit and Yorkshire charm shine through a funny, heaartwarming and occasionally sad book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by johnno6203
FANTASTIC
WHAT A GREAT READ SO FUNNY HONEST SAD AND INSPIRING THANKS JAMES HURRY WITH THE NEXT ONE . AND WELL DONE FOR KEEPING ME FROM PUTTING THE BOOK DOWN
Published 7 months ago by BIKE
A good read!
I thought this would be a good read as I've listened to Jamie commentating on Eurosport and have always found him entertaining. Read more
Published 20 months ago by italiaphile
A really good book!
I loved this book, and can't recommend it enough! Written with typical dry northern wit!
Published 20 months ago by Lawrence
Excellent!
What a good read! Really enjoyed this book... full of laughs and very well written.. I could hear James reading it in my head... Well done mate. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Reviewer
A very good read
I have followed James's racing for many years and have been very pleased to find his humour and story telling at the top level in this book . First rate !
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by N. Donkin
Read and smile !!
Enjoyable entertaining read from the riders point of view. Especially if you have followed whithams career and watched the races he writes about. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by T. A. Bradley
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