Tremayne, David
Donald Campbell: The Man Behind the Mask
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553815115
- author:
- Tremayne, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 359
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: sport
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Donald Campbell: The Man Behind the Mask by David Tremayne The image of Donald Campbell somersaulting to his death in his Bluebird boat is etched into the national psyche, but what was he like as a person? This biography paints a fascinating portrait of an intense and complex individual driven by a desire to prove himself worthy of his father's legacy. Campbell's life was marked by both incredible achievements and personal struggles. He was born to speed, the son of Sir Malcolm Campbell, who held numerous land and water speed records. However, this came at a cost, with Campbell struggling to live up to his father's shadow and facing personal demons such as infidelity and spiritual obsession. This book offers a nuanced exploration of Campbell's life, revealing a man torn between his desire for record-breaking success and the pressures of living up to his family name.
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