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A book about, and for, anyone whose dreams outreach their abilities (GUARDIAN )
[a] humorous masterpiece to treasure (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
Berkmann's observation and wit reveals all that's truly great about cricket and the spirit of the sport. The Game of Life as it should be played. (LADS MAG )
Berkmann's acute powers of observation, especially of the ageing male species, are cutting but accurate. And under his penmanship the generalisation is wholly reasonable. (INDEPENDENT )
[a] humorous masterpiece to treasure (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
Berkmann's observation and wit reveals all that's truly great about cricket and the spirit of the sport. The Game of Life as it should be played. (LADS MAG )
Berkmann's acute powers of observation, especially of the ageing male species, are cutting but accurate. And under his penmanship the generalisation is wholly reasonable. (INDEPENDENT )
Independent on Sunday
'[a] humorous masterpiece to treasure'
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It is like some one has written my unauthorised biography and has gotten all the elements correct, changing names to protect the innocent.
This book is a fascinating journey through time, space and mid-off in the presence of few blokes you would be happy to share a pint of Ale or Merlot with, or more likely both.
A must read for any cricketer with more hope than talent, and an eloquent users guide for all those unfortunate widows left behind by the intrusion of cricket.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dispite this is one of the few books written about the "love it or hate it" game of cricket, it is fantastic.
As a player, I find myself agreeing with almost every word in this book, and the great detail of the fantastic games he has played and each of the players really makes you feel apart of his team.
Basically Berkmann is the captain of a Sunday cricket team who play friendlys throughout the British summertime that lasts for about 2 weeks (tends to be the time when you miss the games due to being on holiday), and its basically just facts and storys about his experiences in the game, and what has changed throughout his career.
He makes some very interesting and funny observations such has have you ever noticed that people are more inclined to take a 2 when the fielder hasn't got the correct kit?
Any Cricket fan would love this book, and most people who have any interest in any sport would enjoy it, I can't say how much of a good book this is!
As a player, I find myself agreeing with almost every word in this book, and the great detail of the fantastic games he has played and each of the players really makes you feel apart of his team.
Basically Berkmann is the captain of a Sunday cricket team who play friendlys throughout the British summertime that lasts for about 2 weeks (tends to be the time when you miss the games due to being on holiday), and its basically just facts and storys about his experiences in the game, and what has changed throughout his career.
He makes some very interesting and funny observations such has have you ever noticed that people are more inclined to take a 2 when the fielder hasn't got the correct kit?
Any Cricket fan would love this book, and most people who have any interest in any sport would enjoy it, I can't say how much of a good book this is!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Zimmer Men is the perfect follow-up to the absolute classic that was Rain Men. If you havn't read either, buy them both today and be sure to read Rain Men first as Zimmer Men name-checks its predecessor several times and will increase both your understanding and enjoyment.
Anyone who enjoys a cool beer or a glass of wine whilst watching their live cricket will delight in these splendid books. I won't say any more, you really do need to read these books.
Anyone who enjoys a cool beer or a glass of wine whilst watching their live cricket will delight in these splendid books. I won't say any more, you really do need to read these books.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Rain Men +10 and twice as humorus
A sequel to 'Rain Men' unless there's more to come (Marcus)? For me 'Zimmer Men' surpasses the first book and I found regular laugh out loud moments interspersed throughout the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Barrington Blythe
Screamingly funny
Don't read this in public. I read it on the beach and people though I was mad - laughing out load (couldn't help it, honest). Read more
Published 13 months ago by M. R. F. Matthews
Better late than never
The book is in excellent condition. However, I spoke to them as it was for a mates' birthday gift, they could only organise the usual postage system but then it took 2 more weeks... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Bolts
Keeps him quiet
Got husband Rain Men, read it so quickly had to get follow up. Every so often you hear a little giggle from him, being passed round mates.
Published 15 months ago by dylandusty
Extremely disappointing
I was expecting great things about this book having read the reviews on amazon and having read Penguins Stopped Play a book about the Captain Scott XI. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Thomas Maple
Even better than Rain Man!
It's even better than Rain Man (which was my favourite book of 1995). Funny, honest and surprisingly elegiacal. I urge you to buy this book.
Published on 28 July 2005 by Paul Richards
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