Smith, Robin
The Judge: More Than Just a Game
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529112863
- author:
- Smith, Robin
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 12.9 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Cricket, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Judge: More Than Just a Game is a candid and introspective memoir by Robin Smith, one of England's most popular cricketers of the 1990s. A red-blooded sportsman known for his skill and fearlessness on the field, Smith faced a tougher opponent in retirement - himself.
After being prematurely dumped from the England team at 32, Smith struggled to cope with the loss of identity that followed his retirement from professional cricket in 2003. He battled mental health issues, marital problems, financial struggles, and feelings of despair, which led him to contemplate taking his own life. In this book, he shares his harrowing experience and challenges received wisdom about masculinity and mental health.
Smith also reflects on the highs and lows of his eventful international and county career, including his battles with the West Indies and struggles against mystery spin. A time capsule of cricket's golden era, The Judge offers a unique insight into the sport and its players, as well as a powerful exploration of the human cost of success.
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