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Michael Schumacher: Driving Force (Hardcover)

by Michael Schumacher (Author), Sabine Kehm (Author), Michel Compt (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press; illustrated edition edition (27 May 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091894352
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091894351
  • Product Dimensions: 26.6 x 20.1 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 187,187 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Schumacher receives full-colour, large-format, glossy hardback treatment. All that is surprising about this exercise in contemporary sporting hagiography is that it hasn't happened before. Like David Beckham, Schumacher inspires devotion from converts and deep loathing from heathen unbelievers. This is not a book for unbelievers, but it will enthral and delight Schumacher's fans. It is full of high quality photographs and promises plenty of revelations about the private life of the man behind the wheel. But not so many, presumably, that Schumacher's considerable mystique and charisma are utterly dissipated. The Ebury team, as usual, has produced a book finished to exemplary standards: the Ferrari of consumer publishing.

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'The first official book and one that will undoubtedly be lapped up by the legions of F1 fans. Beautifully produced.'

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning insight into the personal life of Schumi, 11 Jun 2003
If your a true fan of Michael Schumacher, this book is an absolute must. All the important parts into his career, and even his personal life, are beautifully illustrated by the author.

Schumacher is continually branded a cheat, and a liar by a selection of people. Nothing could be further from the truth. When you finish the book, you come to realise that he is the most Misinterpreted man in Formula 1 history. The book remains impartial throughout, it's not all one sided, as Michael's bad times in F1 are all talked about in detail.

It is uquestionably the best book produced on Schumacher, and a must for all committed Michael Schumacher fans, like myself.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Good if you like pictures., 4 Jan 2004
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I am am big schumacher fan butI was disappointed with this book because it contains mostly pictures. If you split this book into thirds, the first 3rd is writing and the last 2/3rds are all pictures with no writing. Very disappointing I don't know why others have given it 5 stars.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Forza Michael!, 9 Jun 2003
By Mr. B. K. Taylor "bodie-of-c-i-5" (Derbu) - See all my reviews
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For an autobiography, this isn't preachy or arrogant as a lot of them are.

Michael comes across as a very down to earth guy, who loves his family. He talks enthusiastically about Ferrari and his relationships with various people in the team. My favourite part is his diary of his Suzuka weekend in 2000. You really get the feeling of what it must have been like. Mostly the book focuses on the Ferrari years but there are some good stories about his Bennetton career. I did notice that he doesn't say too much about his collisions with Hill and Villeneuve, but that has been written about many times anyway.

I've given 5 stars, but the book is a little short in word terms, and there are a few too many photos when Michael could have written some more. He and his assistant have written in a very entertaining way and kept me attentive all the way through. Overall this is a very good buy, and a must for all Schumi fans!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Schumacher :Driving Force
This book is value for money i bought mine quite a while back and i have read all through it, its really interesting and the photos are great. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Gail J. Gray

4.0 out of 5 stars This is too much a picture book
The pictures in this book (taken by Michel Comte) are beautiful, no doubt about it. Yet to me they are a bit too many compared to the words. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2005 by zuzmara

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely to read and study - great candid photos
I loved this book - it describes his persistence to be a great driver and the plethora of photos makes it a great "coffee-table" book to flick through and enjoy. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2005 by Brian Butterly

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential for F1 fans
Love him or hate him, Michael Schumacher is the modern version of the sporting genius. Six world titles and every F1 World Championship in this current millennium, in which he won... Read more
Published on 29 Feb 2004 by Max

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Buy - A Must Have!
Bought to me as a present, this book gives a fantastic insight into the genius that is Michael Schumacher. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A Genius Described in Words...is it possible?
When you think of Michael Schumacher, what do you see? Living in the UK doesn't help this situation as many of the brits find the German a bit to....well German. Read more
Published on 31 Jul 2003 by Mr. Shivraj Gohil

5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Shumacher: Driving Force
An excellent book, espessialy if you want to find out what Michael realy does in his formula one career wheather it's on the weekend or during the week. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Insight to a Living Legend
I had this book purchased for me as a birthday present, by a family memeber who knows Im mad about F1. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2003 by Jason Garbutt

5.0 out of 5 stars Pole Position
Just received my book and finished it in the same day. A must must buy for all motorsport fans. This book gives you an inside view of the great schumi - His family life, a day at... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2003 by S. J. Casey

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