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Blinded by the Light: 2001- A Sunderland Football Odyssey (Paperback)
by Richard Hakin (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars  (4 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Mainstream Publishing (27 Oct 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1840185082
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840185089
  • Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 691,000 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Product Description
The Times, December 8, 2001
'Excellent'

Sunderland Echo, December 8, 2001
'Hakin's writing style is relaxed and humorous and his observations sharp and witty'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, well-written, witty book about football and life, 20 Nov 2001
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A must-read, whether you travel round the country each year with your football team, or you wonder what makes anyone do something so insane. If you gave Bill Bryson a season ticket for Sunderland and a train timetable, you would probably get something very like this book. "Blinded by the Light" is the very funny journal of a committed fan, with a hilarious account of a round-England trip against all the odds. It is also beautifully written, perfectly capturing the passion and the excitement of following football. The range of emotions at different matches (resignation, elation, despair, stoicism ...) is conveyed brilliantly, and the observation of the supporters, the players and the game itself is spot on. Don't be put off reading this if you aren't a Sunderland fan - there's a lot here that rings true for anyone with an interest in the beautiful game. It will also be enjoyed by people who don't have a very strong interest in football, as the humour and the traveller's tales have a wide appeal. Enormously enjoyable, a great read.
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