Adams, Tim

Being John McEnroe

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ISBN 13:
9780224069625
author:
Adams, Tim
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Yellow Jersey
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
152
Dimensions:
10.41 x 1.02 x 16.51 centimetres
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, Tennis, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£12.23

Description

John McEnroe: A Portrait of Obsession This book offers a unique perspective on one of tennis' most iconic figures. Tim Adams explores what it means to be a sporting hero, and how we require them to play out our own dramas. By talking to McEnroe, his friends and rivals, and drawing on a range of references, Adams presents a fascinating study of the idea of sporting obsession. The book is both a portrait of John McEnroe's colourful career and an original examination of the intense emotions that drive athletes to excel. Through his analysis, Adams sheds light on what it was like to be part of the tennis world in the 1980s, and how McEnroe's matches were more than just sporting events - they were open therapy sessions for all to observe. By examining the complexities of McEnroe's personality and career, Adams provides a thought-provoking exploration of what we expect from our sporting heroes.

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