- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; 2nd Revised edition edition (3 Oct 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002187035
- ISBN-13: 978-0002187039
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 11.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
189,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #64 in Books > Biography > Sport > Formula One & Other Motor Racing
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Nigel Mansell tells the story of his struggle to reach the top and provides an insight into his psychological approach to racing and life itself. The book includes a new chapter containing further revelations about his career to date.
From the Back Cover
THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER
Nigel Mansell is one of motor racing's all-time greats. An ordinary bloke who took on the best and most ruthless drivers in the world's most glamorous sport and won; the epitome of speed, daring and sheer bloody determination.
His refusal to be beaten endeared him to millions, but few inside the sport or outside it have fully understood what motivates him in his quest to be number one. Here, for the first time Nigel reveals the secrets of his driving technique, his hunger for racing and the psychological approach that helped him outwit legends like Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna.
This new edition of his bestselling autobiography is an absorbing account of one man's rollercoaster ride to the top.
"The pick of the Formula 1 books; meticulously researched and cleverly written."
THE TIMES
"It's a tight, tautly written and well ordered tome… Mansell pulls no punches and makes no excuses for being the way he is."
AUTOCAR & MOTOR
"The book paints a vivid picture of his long rise to the top."
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
"A superb effort"
MURRAY WALKER
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent account of a remarkable racing career. Where most race driver biographies tend to be result records with the odd personal comment, this book generously reflects Nigels personal thoughts and values. His relations with team mates and team managers are described very personally and with much emotion. The book als covers more than just the racing (golf, karate) which could be a bad thing. In this book, however, it just adds beautifully to the image the is created of a great driver.
I am really no great fan of Nigel's but after reading this book, my admiration and respect for him has skyrocketed.
I am really no great fan of Nigel's but after reading this book, my admiration and respect for him has skyrocketed.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A truly inspirational account of self belief, determination and commitment.
Whether you are a fan of 'Our Nige'or not, after reading this you will have to agree that he more than deserved to win the F1 World Championship in '92.
Now stop wasting your time reading this and read the book !.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Five stars, because Nigel Mansell is my all-time favourite racing driver. The book is a nice look inside the life of this man, who gave us phantastic races (remember Silverstone 1987). The lion, as he is called not only in Italy, has also written "Driven to Win", a second book not to be missed by his true followers.
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Great driver but the most bigheaded person on Earth EVER!!!!!
The book is so very interesting but, as I had thought prior to reading it, he is the most big headed person in the world, ever. Just read it, you'll see!!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ian Ackland
How to write an autobiography 101
I purchased this book quite a while ago, on sale, and only recently decided to have a look. I admired Mansell as a driver but his personality didn't came into play often, probably... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by JMC
Great book, driving legend
Nigel was driving in the days before PR managers and young driver schools. He pushed himself to the limits, and beyond, to get to where he knew he belonged. In to an F1 car. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2009 by Andrew Hill
Nigel as we know him and love him.
I am a fan and have lots of respect for Nigel Mansell. Considering he came from Birmingham "the boy done good" (I also come from Birmingham which is another reason I liked the... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2009 by Roy Brookes
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