Memories of James Hunt: Anecdotes and insights from those who knew him
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (652 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0857333860 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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He wrote best-selling biographies of Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher in addition to numerous other motor racing, sports and history books.. The late Christopher Hilton was a well respected former sports journalist with the Daily Express who became a prolific book author
About the AuthorThe late Christopher Hilton was a well respected former sports journalist with the Daily Express who became a prolific book author. He wrote best-selling biographies of Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher in addition to numerous other motor racing, sports and history books.
In this book of reminiscences from those who knew him and worked with him, all sorts of surprising material emerges, forming a rounded picture of this colorful character.. Hunt – public school hell-raiser, loved and feared broadcaster, an enigma even to his friends – was one of the very few people who lived life as he wanted to. This is the intimate portrait of James Hunt put together from responses to the question: what is your strongest memory of him? This new edition will be published ahead of the release of the movie Rush, the feature film that tells the story of the 1976 World Championship battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda
An Honest Account I really enjoyed this book because it presents a rich variety of reminiscences and memories of Formula One legend, James Hunt, by those who knew and loved (or didn't!) this fascinating man. As a woman, I'd like to have heard more from wives and girlfriends, but they all seem very tight-lipped when it comes to James! The memories from fellow . metza metza James Hunt was an enigmatic guy at a time when Formula 1 was changing dramatically. Sponsors were getting more involved. Drivers had more to say over track and car safety. In these respects Hunt was a throwback. He took many unnecessary risks and pretty much felt that was what kept the sport pure. His protagonist, Nikki Lauda, another very f. Four Stars Good book - anything Chris Hilton wrote is worth reading