It might be a sad indictment on the history of cricketing publishing that I need to highlight the fact that this is the first review on CW by a female author. 4 stars by Martin suggest it won’t be our last
CRICKET BOOKS
After missing out on reviewing Frith on Cricket Archie has been reading the veteran author’s 1997 autobiography
David Frith the living legend of cricket writing has released a selection of his finest work. CW has the pleasure of presenting a double review, and the exclusive of publishing an extract from the book.
Martin reviews Henry Olonga’s autobiography which gives an fascinating insight into his cricketing life in Zimbabwe.
Another book rolls off the production line that should be in all cricket libraries. This weeks book is essential reading earning four and a half stars.
I bought this at a modest price on an internet auction site a couple of years ago – and I must confess I was a little disappointed when it arrived.
Cricket and Football, it sounds like the dream to the English section of our cricket web readers. Still in a World Cup year, there should be enough to keep us non soccer fans excited, in this new book.
In what is fast becoming the most popular feature in our cricket book section, here is another instalment of Martin’s review of latest releases and forthcoming titles.
This looks like a coaching book with a difference, and seems suited for players and coaches alike. See what the long since retired David thought of it.
The first full biography of an important icon in the history of cricket. Now only remembered as the donator of the Sheffield Shield, read what Archie thought of this biography of his Lordship.