ANDste Tuesday April 23 is he International Book Day, a good time to recover or insist on the habit of reading. Below from the diary BRAND We review some of the sports-themed works most emblematic of recent years. To give as a gift to your loved ones or to treat yourself on this cultural festival. We present ten proposals, from different disciplines, with which you will not fail.
‘The Human Factor’, by John Carlin
Many readers have probably seen the film ‘Invictus’which recounts the role of Nelson Mandela in it 1995 Rugby World Cup. The tournament served to demonstrate the strength of a nation and, above all, banish racism between whites and blacks. John Carlin wrote ‘The Human Factor’, which narrates these events like few others and which has the approval of the author himself. Mandela.
‘Life of Ali’, by Jonathan Eig
Much has been written about the life of the legendary boxer. Muhammad Ali. The author Jonathan Eig presents us with an unauthorized biography of the sports myth, carried out through hundreds of interviews and documented in depth. Almost 800 pages to discover the greatness of Alione of the most influential characters inside and outside the ring.
‘Eleven Rings’ by Phil Jackson
The legendary coach of the Lakers and of the Chicago Bulls is the author, along with Hugh Delehantyof ‘Eleven rings’. This book delves into the coach’s leadership capacity and his personal growth until he became a legend of basketball and sports in general. Unmissable, classic, must-see and safe purchase for this April 23rd.
‘What I talk about when I talk about running’, by Haruki Murakami
One of the most recommended books by all runners. Haruki Murakami poses, in ‘What I mean when I talk about running’, what motivated him to put on his sneakers and, like thousands of people, go out into the streets. With his usual style, the author extols the importance of sport in his daily life. He already considers running as something essential in his life.
‘How to Build a Car’, by Adrian Newey
The world of motors is full of technology and science, but there is also room for literature. The book ‘How to make a car’written by the single-seater designer Adrian Neweyreviews the career of one of the most relevant names in the Formula 1. His role is associated with the success of pilots of the caliber of Mika Hakkinen, Alain Prost either Nigel Mansellamong others.
‘Open: memories. Andre Agassi’ by JR Moehringer
Many tennis fans will agree that this book is one of the cult works of the racket world. ‘Open: memoirs’of Andrew Agassi and written by Pulitzer JR Moehringer reviews the life of an athlete who openly recounts his hatred of tennis, but explains what pushed him to continue playing and become one of the most successful professionals of this sport in history.
‘Fever in the stands’, by Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby portrays the passion for football like few others in his book ‘Fever in the stands’, a must-see for any fan of the beautiful sport regardless of the team they support. This classic of sports literature tells what football means to the author and its importance in everyday life. The most soccer fans will appreciate this gift.
‘Under the Hoop’, by Pau Gasol
Let’s sweep home a little with a book that deserves it. Pau Gasol presented, in September 2018a work that, as its name indicates, aims to highlight the importance of learn from both success and failure. The former basketball player, one of the most successful athletes in the history of Spainlinks sport with other facets of life.
‘Nadia Comaneci and the secret police’, by Stejarel Olaru
The book of Stejarel Olaru It helps us both to review the beginnings of the gymnast Nadia Comaneci to tell us an intriguing police plot, as well as the description of the spy network in the Romanian Olympic team. As the author reflects, Comaneci It was not easy at all and he underwent a very hard preparation to become a reference in the world of gymnastics.
‘The center forward was murdered at dusk’, by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
We continue mixing sport and intrigue with one of the most recognized authors of Spanish literature, Manuel Vázquez Montalbán. in his book ‘The center forward was killed at dawn’the author, a renowned soccer fan, recounts the case of the death of Jack Mortimer. A new challenge for him Detective Carvalhohired by the club’s directors to solve the mystery.
