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THE INSIDE STORY OF THE RACE TO WIN THE WORLD'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
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London bid leader and British Olympic hero Sebastian Coe, Tony Blair and David Beckham all played a part in winning the most competitive race for the Games in Olympic history. But it was far from plain sailing and the campaign was a rollercoaster ride of emotions: full of drama, controversy and tears from the moment businesswoman Barbara Cassani was given the task of launching the bid in 2003, to the fateful day in Singapore when her successor, Lord Coe, and the rest of the world was told London had won.
Mike Lee was at the heart of this intriguing journey through the entangled world of International Olympic Committee politics, international sport, British politics and the media as he travelled the world with Coe and other team members to present London's bid.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Irritating,
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This review is from: The Race for the 2012 Olympics (Paperback)
As you can guess from the title - I found this book irritating. The subject matter itself was interesting and well written - but why did the author refer to himself in the third person all the time. The way it was written served as a mechanic for ego inflation and in my reading of the text got in the way of the enjoyment. Rewrite the book and change it if you want to sell more!
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The inside view of how London won the Games,
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This review is from: The Race for the 2012 Olympics (Paperback)
Mike Lee's account of the race for the 2012 Olympic Games is a riveting read. The twists and turns of the campaign, many of which are made public for the first time, show how the London bid managed to triumph by the narrowest of margins. Resignations, world politics, sporting stars and high level arm-twisting are brought to light - this will be essential reading for all future bidders for the Olympics.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really sets the scene,
This review is from: The Race for the 2012 Olympics (Paperback)
A really interesting book for all those like me who wants to know more about how it all began and how London became the host city.
Arrived in good time, good copy - no problems.
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