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The Eddie Stobart Story (Hardcover)

by Hunter Davies (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; First Edition edition (15 Oct 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007115970
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007115976
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 228,406 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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If you've never seen an Eddie Stobart truck, you've never driven down a British motorway. This is the story of a multi-million pound business that spawned a middle-class motorway game. Of dynastic struggles that ended in a merchandizing shop opposite Carlisle cathedral.


About the Author

Hunter Davies is a broadcaster and is the author of over thirty books, many of them seminal best-sellers. He is ex-editor of the Sunday Times Magazine and now writes for The Independent, the Mail and the Standard. He is married to the novelist and biographer Margaret Forster.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you only ever read 1 book , make it this one ., 11 Dec 2005
By David Basnett "Bazzy" (Salford in England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Eddie Stobart Story (Paperback)
I once heard someone say want a challenge in life "Read a book on something you are not mad about" . I am more a football , rugby league or wrestling fan . But my first job was working at a haulage firm (not Eddie's) . So I thought I would read his book . You usually get the idea these big famous people , who make it . Have had a easy ride in life . This book surprised me . with some amazing great tales . Again found it hard to put down , once I started reading it . I found this book an great inspiration , things (dreams) can be possible .
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3.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says on the tin!, 31 Jul 2007
By R. Pentreath (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Eddie Stobart Story (Paperback)
This book is the story of Edward Stobart, whose father used to hire himself and his horse and cart to Cumberland Council for 27 shillings and sixpence a day, and is now probably the best know haulier in the world. A working class lad who suffered with a speech impediment and a less than average school record decided he loved the haulage business and with his combination of vision, risk taking and hard work made himself into a successful businessman. I found this biography, of such a decent, honest man, an inspiring read.
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10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars For all the little boys who grew up, 28 Nov 2001
What a wonderful book for ages 8 to 44 and beyond. It gives hope to everyone especially those who want to play with toys in a very big way!!! A must
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