- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Viking; 1st edition (29 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0670914819
- ISBN-13: 978-0670914814
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 335,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"It is hard to believe there will be a better cricket book out this summer"
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Ed Smith has kept a private diary of his county career since he made his debut for Kent in 1986. But this season, encouraged by Australian captain Steve Waugh, he decided to do it properly. 'Tell the truth as much as you can' was Waugh's injunction. This then is the story of a season of county cricket, one that begins tumultuously with the horrific pre-season eye injury to captain David Fulton, and by mid-July is turning to triumph as Smith becomes the first batsman in the summer to reach 1000 runs. It's the story of the hanging in there and the holding on, the self-doubt and the frustration, the rows and the friendships.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The inside track on the highs and lows of life as a professional sportsman; Ed Smith's combination of broad-mindedness, philosophical outlook and undoubted writing skills make for a stimulating book which is a cut above the standard one-dimensional county pro's diary. Recommended to cricket fans and admirers of good writing alike.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Whilst serving as an overseas player for Kent, Australian captain Steve Waugh suggested to cricketer and author Ed Smith that he should keep a diary of a County Cricket season for his second book. A few meetings with publishers and agents later here it is - a diary of the remarkable 2003 season for the Kent batsman, the drama of which he couldn't have foreseen.
After early struggles, Smith hit a rich vein of form culminating in four successive first class centuries and a call up to the England Test side against South Africa. Three slightly underperforming Tests later, he is unluckily omitted from the touring party for the winter. An amazing roller-coaster season for the player giving added drama to a superb award-winning book.
With his regular sporting and arts columns in the Daily Telegraph and Times, the then 26-year-old Smith is no ordinary sportsman and this is no ordinary sporting book. Ed is unflinchingly honest and self-examining as he tries to improve his game as well as providing fascinating insights into the life of a modern County and Test Cricketer. It's not all introspective though and I found myself almost wanting to tap into his lifestyle - probably partly because, like me, he is something of a part-time writer with another main job.
On And Off The Field is an excellently written, thought-provoking book - essential for intelligent cricket fans and anyone who wants to know what makes an inward-looking sportsman tick,
After early struggles, Smith hit a rich vein of form culminating in four successive first class centuries and a call up to the England Test side against South Africa. Three slightly underperforming Tests later, he is unluckily omitted from the touring party for the winter. An amazing roller-coaster season for the player giving added drama to a superb award-winning book.
With his regular sporting and arts columns in the Daily Telegraph and Times, the then 26-year-old Smith is no ordinary sportsman and this is no ordinary sporting book. Ed is unflinchingly honest and self-examining as he tries to improve his game as well as providing fascinating insights into the life of a modern County and Test Cricketer. It's not all introspective though and I found myself almost wanting to tap into his lifestyle - probably partly because, like me, he is something of a part-time writer with another main job.
On And Off The Field is an excellently written, thought-provoking book - essential for intelligent cricket fans and anyone who wants to know what makes an inward-looking sportsman tick,
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Having read Smith's first book, Playing Hardball, I was instantly drawn to this book. Having played against Smith in a recent charity cricket match I was once again reminded of his success in the 2003 season. The book is a collection of diary entries from the 2003 season.
It was a real joy to read, a page turner for any county cricket fan.
It was a real joy to read, a page turner for any county cricket fan.
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An Inside Line
A remarkable insight into the trials ,successes and failures of an intelligent if sensitive cricketer. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2007 by M. Long
Inside Smith's Head
This is a superb cricket book. Smith is an excellent writer & shares his innermost thoughts with the reader during a rollercoaster season. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2006 by Viewer
Disappointing
The cricket diary has become a rather tired format and I'm afraid that Ed Smith does not succeed in breathing new life into it. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2005 by John E. Davidson
not as good as expected
after his excellent first book, I was expecting another quality book, especially since I also support Kent. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2004
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