Harold Larwood, Duncan Hamilton
Harold Larwood, Duncan Hamilton
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Harold Larwood
the Ashes bowler who wiped out Australia

Author: Duncan Hamilton

Narrator: Alex Jennings

Unabridged: 11 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: riverrun

Published: 11/30/2010

Synopsis

Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year, this is the first ever biography of Harold Larwood. Larwood, one of the most talented, accurate and intimidating fast bowlers of all time is mainly remembered for his role in the infamous Bodyline series of 1932-3 which brought Anglo-Australian diplomatic relations to the brink of collapse.

Larwood was made the scapegoat - and despite the fact he was simply following his captain's instructions, he never played cricket for England again. Devastated by this betrayal, he eventually emigrated to Australia, where he was accepted by the country that had once despised him.

Acclaimed author Duncan Hamilton has gained unprecedented access to the late sportsman's family and archives to tell the story of a true working-class hero and cricketing legend.
(P)2010 Quercus Editions Ltd

About Duncan Hamilton

Duncan Hamilton has won three William Hill Sports Book of the Year Prizes. He has been nominated on a further four occasions. He has also claimed two British Sports Book Awards and is the first writer to have won the Wisden Cricket Book of the Year on three occasions. His biography of the Chariots of Fire runner Eric Liddell, For the Glory, was a New York Times bestseller. He most recently collaborated with Jonny Bairstow on the cricketer's autobiography, A Clear Blue Sky. He lives at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dr.Srinivas on April 21, 2011

Not much of a Biography bloke but Harold Larwood is not just another Fast Bowler. That I'm particularly passionate about the great art of Fast Bowling & its decorated & feted practitioners is something my pals are aware of and Larwood was easily, one of the earliest & the greatest of 'em all. That h......more

Goodreads review by Ken on October 12, 2015

A superb book by a wonderful sports journalist. The Story of a Nottinghamshire lad who escaped the mines to become one of the finest fast bowlers the game of cricket has ever seen. Larwood was England captain Douglas Jardine's main weapon in the infamous body line series of 1932-33 as he was able to......more

Goodreads review by Phil on June 05, 2019

Outstandingly researched and compelling reading. A portrayal of a complex man whose pride in his part in bodyline overshadowed the rest of a long life. You get the feel that the writer as well as this reader is longing for an admission of regret for a central role in a distasteful Ashes series and f......more

Goodreads review by Peter on February 10, 2019

This is a brilliant book, an example to other would-be biographers about how it should be done. Beautifully-written, evocative, well-researched and balanced. A must-read for all cricket fans who love their history, and as you read it, search out YouTube videos of Larwood in action. Just a lovely act......more

Goodreads review by Anthony on July 31, 2019

I’ve always been fascinated by the Bodyline series since watching the mini series as a boy. I had been wanting to read a Larwood biography for years but this surpassed all expectations. A beautifully written, intelligent biography.......more

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