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Zimmer Men: The Trials and Tribulations of the Ageing Cricketer (Paperback)

by Marcus Berkmann (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Abacus; New edition edition (6 Jul 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0349119155
  • ISBN-13: 978-0349119151
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 25,177 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'He has achieved something quite remarkable in this dazzlingly entertaining volume... by far the funniest book about cricket that I've ever read.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'It made me laugh until I dribbled' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Berkmann brings a lively and innovati

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'[a] humorous masterpiece to treasure'

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5.0 out of 5 stars To close to the truth, 18 Jul 2005
This review is from: Zimmer Men: The Trials and Tribulations of the Ageing Cricketer (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.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Funniest Book I Have Ever Read, 11 April 2007
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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!
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than Rain Man!, 28 Jul 2005
This review is from: Zimmer Men: The Trials and Tribulations of the Ageing Cricketer (Hardcover)
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.
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