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It's Not the Winning That Counts: The Most Inspiring Moments of Sporting Chivalry [Hardcover]

Max Davidson (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2009

From Ancient Greece to the Beijing Olympics, sport has delivered thrilling victories and gut-wrenching defeats, but moments of good sportsmanship are increasingly rare. Is chivalry dead? Or have rumors of its demise been exaggerated? Whether displayed by an Australian sculler or an Egyptian judoka, sportsmanship has come in many guises. It's Not the Winning that Counts celebrates the Boy's Own heroism of yachtsman Pete Goss's mercy dash across the Southern Ocean to rescue a capsized French rival; recalls the high ideals of the gentleman-amateurs of the Corinthian Football Club; salutes Freddie Flintoff, hero of the 2005 Ashes, commiserating with an opponent before celebrating with team-mates; and takes its hat off to Jack Nicklaus, conceding a two-foot putt on the final green of the 1969 Ryder Cup.

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** 'Almost impossible to read this book without wiping away a manly tear. A joy - a simple but brilliant idea executed with great skill and judgement' DAILY MAIL ** 'A splendid narrative. Take along Max Davidson's charming book next time you go to a sporting event. I guarantee it will warm you on the wettest day and in the chilliest stadium' MAIL ON SUNDAY ** 'Sports fans will be delighted ... elegant and erudite, strikes a blow for the idea that sport can elevate human character' Ed Smith,SUNDAY TELEGRAPHY, Book of the Week --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Max Davidson is a novelist, critic, and journalist.

Product Details

Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group (April 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1408701693
ISBN-13: 978-1408701690
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,483,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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