A Thirst for Life by Henry Blofeld

A Thirst for Life by Henry Blofeld

The autobiography on one of cricket's best-loved characters. With his trademark bow tie, his distinctive rich, plumy voice and his eccentric observations Henry Blofeld is one of Britain's prized experts. He has been close to the heart of the game for over 40 years. As a leading commentator on Test Match Special and cricket writer, at home and abroad, he has informed and entertained wide audiences with his extensive knowledge and perception of cricket at the very highest level. Last year Henry Blofeld was forced by major heart surgery to take stock of his life and here in this autobiography he offers sharp pictures and vivid memories, a few sad, and many humorous.

A Thirst for Life cannot be praised too highlyIt is erudite, eccentric, eclectic and otherwise extremely well written...Blofeld is a latter-day Wodehouse with his witty obeservations of people and class - Independent

A meticiously researched book and well worth a read...it is difficult to put down. - The Times

No shortage here of shrewd comment and fascinating in-pavilion gosip - Sunday Telegraph

An elegant journey from the playing fields of Eton in the 1950s...into the muddy waters of today's match fixing allegations - Independent on Sunday

his best book so far - The Cricketer

I found this a delightful book - The Spectator

This is an engrossing, self- deprecating...and entertaining account of a colourful life, lived with zest...No cricket lover will want to miss it. - Day By Day

Henry Blofeld has been a cricket writer for thirty-five years. He is the leading commentator for the BBC s Test Match Special, broadcasts regularly for Sportsline on Sky News and GMTV and writes for the Independent and the Independent on Sunday

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ISBN 13	9780340770498
ISBN 10	034077049X
Title	A Thirst for Life
Author	Henry Blofeld
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hodder & Stoughton
Year published	2000-09-28
Number of pages	431
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