Jamie Carragher [Hardcover]

Jamie Carragher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 2008

Jamie Carragher is one of the most charismatic footballers of his generation. Adored by the fans, he was recently voted the most popular player in the entire Liverpool squad. Yet the young Carra came to Liverpool as an Everton fan, from an Everton family, and with Everton friends. Packed with great anecdotes, controversial opinions and large helpings of his trademark humor, this is his story. Born in January 1978 in Bootle, Merseyside, Carragher signed professional terms with Liverpool in 1996, having served a successful apprenticeship, won the FA Youth Cup and played for England Under-21s. He scored a goal in his first full game for the senior team—pretty good for a defender and very unusual for him—and his versatility was to ensure a permanent place in the starting line up before long and he is now vice Captain. In fact he is so integral to the Liverpool squad, the Kop now chants "we all dream of a team of Carraghers" to the tune of "Yellow Submarine." Raw, funny, and down-to-earth, his book is an antidote to the anodyne sports autobiography. It takes you behind the scenes of all of Liverpool and England's greatest triumphs and disasters in the company of a player who never fails to be intelligent, controversial, or just downright hilarious.

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About the Author

Now vice-captain and Liverpool's longest serving player, Jamie Carragher made his team debut with Liverpool in 1998.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Transworld Publishers (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0593061020
• ISBN-13: 978-0593061022
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.4 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,119,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous honesty,,,, December 30, 2008

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Ian M. Acheson (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jamie Carragher (Hardcover)

Being a Reds supporter for over 35 years now I grab every auto/biography I can of the players. This one is special as Carra gives a real honest assessment of the managers, teammates, opposing players and the traditions of Liverpool. Particularly loved his views on all the players bought by Houllier and benitez and how so many of them were poor purchases. To Benitez's credit he quickly fixes his mistakes by offloading his dud buys, unlike Houllier who kept them for too long, eg the African duds..

Well done Carra - may you continue to reign at the back for the Reds for another few years yet!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Carra Book Review, March 2, 2010

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Reader: "Lyn J" (Sacramento) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Carra: My Autobiography (Paperback)

This is a book that I have wanted for a few months. I really like Jamie Carragher as a player, and I am a Liverpool fan. I wanted to have an insiders' look at the Premiership and I look forward to seeing him play every week. I have also read Beckham's autobiography. I find Carra to be very down to earth. It is extremely funny in certain parts. It is a personal look at Carra's father, his family and who he is as a person. I also like the insight into English culture and European culture in general. I really like this book, and I recommend it for any age or gender that likes soccer and wants to play and think about it all the time! Thank you!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading!, September 18, 2011

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Aileen L Todd - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jamie Carragher (Hardcover)

If you like Liverpool Football (Soccer) you will love getting to know Jamie Carragher. It made me laugh, shed some tears, and especially cheer. I sure hope he his with the team for many more years to come!