Jordan, Simon
Be Careful What You Wish For
- ISBN 13:
- 9780224091824
- author:
- Jordan, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yellow Jersey
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Sport, Football,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Simon Jordan's story is a tale of ambition and the darker side of chasing a dream. Growing up, he would sneak onto the Crystal Palace Football Club grounds to play on the hallowed turf. By his thirtieth birthday, he had built a mobile phone business from scratch, sold it for £75 million, and bought his childhood club. However, his success was short-lived, and by the time he was forty-two, Palace was in administration, leaving Jordan with little more than the clothes on his back.
This candid and humorous memoir takes readers inside the world of professional football, revealing the hopes and aspirations that sit alongside greed, self-interest, and incompetence. Jordan spares no one, least of all himself, as he recounts jaw-dropping anecdotes and shares his unvarnished thoughts on the culture of great wealth and ambition.
Be Careful What You Wish For is a social commentary that exposes the dark side of chasing a dream, and it's a worthwhile read for anyone who loves football. With its blend of humor, honesty, and controversy, this book is a pacey read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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