The Last Book You Read

[The Dan Sai Kid]

I have just done reading the Alex Ferguson autobiography. Being and Aberdeen and Man U supporter I may be a little bias - but I thought it was a great book and thoroughly enjoyed it .

It highlights the changes in British football from the 1950s to the present day. AF talks about his time as a player - who never really got the breaks that he deserved. He talks about his time at Aberdeen, Scotland and Man U highlighting the highs and lows and also talking about the problems faced in those positions.

At times he does get into rants where I feel he is trying to not lose face - the Paul Ince saga is one of those times.

In a time when 20 year olds are releasing autobiographies it is good to see one from someone that has actually done something in his football career.

Edited December 5, 2006 by The Dan Sai Kid

[JacknDanny]

I have just done reading the Alex Ferguson autobiography. Being and Aberdeen and Man U supporter I may be a little bias - but I thought it was a great book and thoroughly enjoyed it .

It highlights the changes in British football from the 1950s to the present day. AF talks about his time as a player - who never really got the breaks that he deserved. He talks about his time at Aberdeen, Scotland and Man U highlighting the highs and lows and also talking about the problems faced in those positions.

At times he does get into rants where I feel he is trying to not lose face - the Paul Ince saga is one of those times.

In a time when 20 year olds are releasing autobiographies it is good to see one from someone that has actually done something in his football career.

On a football theme, the Roy Keane book is excellent, lots of insights to what went on.

Just finished a book called The Last Executioner, about the guy who was the last man who executed people in Thai jails by pulling the trigger, prior to the Govt bringing in lethal injections.

Very interesting autobiography, written by a very humble and interesting man

[davidjtayler]

I have just done reading the Alex Ferguson autobiography. Being and Aberdeen and Man U supporter I may be a little bias - but I thought it was a great book and thoroughly enjoyed it .

It highlights the changes in British football from the 1950s to the present day. AF talks about his time as a player - who never really got the breaks that he deserved. He talks about his time at Aberdeen, Scotland and Man U highlighting the highs and lows and also talking about the problems faced in those positions.

At times he does get into rants where I feel he is trying to not lose face - the Paul Ince saga is one of those times.

In a time when 20 year olds are releasing autobiographies it is good to see one from someone that has actually done something in his football career.

On a football theme, the Roy Keane book is excellent, lots of insights to what went on.

Just finished a book called The Last Executioner, about the guy who was the last man who executed people in Thai jails by pulling the trigger, prior to the Govt bringing in lethal injections.

Very interesting autobiography, written by a very humble and interesting man

I thought the Roy Keane auto was very badly written .. seemed rushed to me with a lot of repetition .. although interesting I agree ... the Sir Stanley Matthews auto was a much better written book in my opinion ..

[Travel2003]

Don't know if this is off (football) topic.

Finished the biography about Stalin the other day.

Sailor

[soi lurker]

Chopper - self titled book on Chopper Reid, not that great but gives insight into mannerisms and poor behaviour of Australian criminals. I read this book in 1995. I dont read novels.

[davidjtayler]

The last autobiography I actually read was Anthony Keidis of the Chilli peppers which was a cracking read .. just before had read Stu 'the kid' Ungars book which was also a good read

[libya 115]

I have not read the Alex Ferguson autobiography yet but I have read the biography (of Ferguson) by Michael Crick (the investigative journalist); it is a good read.

The problem with autobiographies, is that they are rarely honest, and also omit a lot of important facts. The exception might be Frank Skinner's autobiography which is hilarious.

I can't wait to get my hands on the brand new biography of Conrad and Lady Black by Tom Bower, especially before his trial begins next year.

Edited December 5, 2006 by libya 115

[kayo]

Absolute Friends by J. Le Carre.

Written in 2004, the man has become more than he already was. His fictional plots are so real. His opinions on the state of the world seep through.

Very powerful book.

[tutsiwarrior]

Absolute Friends by J. Le Carre.

Written in 2004, the man has become more than he already was. His fictional plots are so real. His opinions on the state of the world seep through.

Very powerful book.

yeah...I agree, a good read. I'm presently rereading The Looking Glass War first published in 1965...not as refined but a good gripping read anyway.

I recently finished The Little Friend by Donna Tartt...for those of you who enjoyed The Secret History don't bother...a disappointment...(IMHO)

[The Dan Sai Kid]

As a PS to my original post - I had a quick scan of the David Beckham autobiography - what a load of <deleted>!

I particularly enjoyed the part when he thought Posh would be a verbal match for Fergie

[tutsiwarrior]

As a PS to my original post - I had a quick scan of the David Beckham autobiography - what a load of <deleted>!

I particularly enjoyed the part when he thought Posh would be a verbal match for Fergie

how can one justify an autobiography when one is less than 40 years old?...an absurdity...

[kayo]

Nyah, every celebrity and his dog wants to write (or have ghost written) a book about themselves these days.

Ranks right up there with papparazzi magazines like Hello! and that <deleted>, in my books (ptp)

Sad part is, it sells.

[Soph]

I just finished Daughter of Fortune, Isabelle Allende. It was so good and I feel at a bit of a loss now its ended. Anyway, it would be good to hear any suggestions of good reads as I have to send my list off to Santa soon and definately will be asking for books this crimbo.

[Grover]

I finished reading: Influence: The psychology of persuasion by R. B. Cialdini the other day. It's a really good book for if you are interested in this subject. I learned from this book how easy it is for us to be conned without our even knowing it.

Edited December 10, 2006 by Grover

[The Dan Sai Kid]

As a PS to my original post - I had a quick scan of the David Beckham autobiography - what a load of <deleted>!

I particularly enjoyed the part when he thought Posh would be a verbal match for Fergie

how can one justify an autobiography when one is less than 40 years old?...an absurdity...

That's one of the reasons that I just browsed through it in the shop - it is highly indexed, so it was easy to read about the trainer in the face incident.

I think the only book that could be worse is Wayne Rooney's

[davidjtayler]

As a PS to my original post - I had a quick scan of the David Beckham autobiography - what a load of <deleted>!

I particularly enjoyed the part when he thought Posh would be a verbal match for Fergie

how can one justify an autobiography when one is less than 40 years old?...an absurdity...

That's one of the reasons that I just browsed through it in the shop - it is highly indexed, so it was easy to read about the trainer in the face incident.

I think the only book that could be worse is Wayne Rooney's

Can he write .....?

[The Dan Sai Kid]

As a PS to my original post - I had a quick scan of the David Beckham autobiography - what a load of <deleted>!

I particularly enjoyed the part when he thought Posh would be a verbal match for Fergie

how can one justify an autobiography when one is less than 40 years old?...an absurdity...

That's one of the reasons that I just browsed through it in the shop - it is highly indexed, so it was easy to read about the trainer in the face incident.

I think the only book that could be worse is Wayne Rooney's

Can he write .....?

I'm surprised that he was even articulate enough to explain situations to the ghost writer.

[kayo]

Stephen Fry - The Stars' tennis balls.

When I am not posting here of course.

[Little Black Duck]

How to Do It and get one..

by One who did it and Got One..

[The Dan Sai Kid]

I just finished Deception Point by Dan Brown.

"Another page-turner from the author of the DaVinci Code"

Me

[Richb2004v2]

60 pages into ‘The God Delusion’ by Richard Dawkins. Having read almost everything else by Dawkins I have been looking forward to this for some time. I had a friend send it to me from the UK. As always with Dawkins it is a very satisfying and thought provoking read. Well up to his normal standard.

After ordering a copy in Bookazine, over two months ago, they finally called me to say they had it in. They’ll just have to keep it now. Why it took so long I don’t know.

[lannarebirth]

Just finished "Guns, Germs And Steel" by Jared Diamond. A fascinating book on the history of global human development and why things have unfolded as they have.

[kayo]

How to Do It and get one..

by One who did it and Got One..

[legag]

Fiction.

I am a James Patterson's fan and had finished The 6th Target. It's BIG DISAPPOINTED. Lots of talking but no peak up point where you can't just put it down and keep on reading. Lately his work and style have changed a lot. I don't know why and how it happens! Plot is sooooo boring. He needs to come up with something new before he's losing this fan forever.

[gampaan]

Max and Ruby's Breakfast---

I found it a bit childish, but my 3 yr. old seems to love this stuff.......?

[garro]

I just finished Chart Throb by Ben Elton. It was hilarious.

[endure]

"The Ionian Mission" by Patrick O'Brian. What a stunning story by a stunning author.

[Jockstar]

Reading Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson.

[ronz28]

Entries & Exits Visits to Sixteen Trading Rooms by Dr. Alexander Elder

I would rather watch a movie or listen to an audio book while doing something else....than read a book

[maccaroni man]

"Talking God" by tony hillerman, my first read of his and good enough for me to look for others he has written.