No Spin: My Autobiography
£9.50
‘My story, without the spin.’
From the start of his glittering career in 1992, to his official retirement from all formats of the game in 2013, Shane Warne had long desired to tell his incredible story without compromise. No Spin is that very story. It offers a compelling intimate voice, true insight and a pitch-side seat to one of cricket’s finest eras, making this one of the ultimate must-have sports autobiographies.
Shane was not only one of the greatest cricket legends: he was as close as the game had since Botham to a maverick genius on the field and a true rebel spirit off it, who always gave audiences what they wanted. Despite being the talismanic thorn in England’s side for nearly two decades of regular Ashes defeats, he was also much loved in the UK where he played cricket for Hampshire. He was also a much-admired figure in India and South Africa.
Alongside his mesmerising genius as a bowler, Shane was often a controversial figure, and in this book he talks with brutal honesty about some of the most challenging times in his life as a player. Honest, thoughtful, fearless and loved by millions, Shane was always his own man and this book is a testament to his brilliant career.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Ebury Press (6 Jun. 2019) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 432 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1785037854 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1785037856 |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 2.7 x 19.8 cm |
by Kindle Customer
Great Autobiography!! Really interesting with a mixture of the sporting life and personal life.
by Peter
I liked his honesty. A true sporting legend who didn’t sell a false image. A good read for all sports fans. RIP Shane.
by Luke
Insightful and honest. Just what you want from one of cricket’s most interesting figures.
by peter brux
I enjoyed reading this book but I’m only giving it 4 stars mainly because I did tire of Shane going on about what a party animal he was. Shane Warne is very much his own man, and I must admit to having a soft spot for him as I live in Hampshire and he was a big part of our county team for several years. He’s made mistakes, he openly admits it and the effect it had on his children. But in the end he was always there for his children and he was one of the great test cricketers ever. I’d recommend this book to anyone with a genuine interest in Shane’s story, but like me you’ll probably find yourself skipping sections of the book as his partying keeps on going!
by Sellafield Toothy
I was looking for something to read during a period of total and utter distress and depression within my life, and thought to myself why not get the autobiography of the LATE but GREAT Shane Warne, eloquently known as ‘The King of Spin’. This book has totally transformed my mindset towards not only cricket, but towards life itself.
A brilliant piece of literature that even Charles Dickens himself would be proud of, from the humble beginnings of a man crazed for playing Aussie Rules Footy to lashing Andrew Strauss’ off stump out of the ground at Trent Bridge in 2005, this book has it all. One for all sports lovers and I must admit, a good read for anyone who likes a bit of Mr Handsome – Warney.
Excellent read, brilliant photo of Warney and my all time favourite piece of literature. Definitely worthy of a booker prize. 10/10.
by Jason
Absolute must-read for any cricket fan. Undoubtedly the main man of the all-conquering Aussie Test team of the 1990’s to mid 2000’s. I hated him for how he tortured and tormented England for years but at the same time admired his skill for what he could do with a cricket ball. Absolute genius bowler.
I found the chapter on bowling technique a bit long-winded but intrigued to read how he did it.
You can hear Warnie’s voice as you read these pages and can imagine him holding court whilst retelling these stories over and over again.
by Stephen Renney
Shane Warne is my favourite ever cricketer. I got this book as soon as it came out and absolutely loved it! His voice really comes through and he offers a fascinating insight into his life on and off the field. Mark Nicholas should be credited too for how great this is!
by david thomas
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