Brearley, Mike

Turning Over the Pebbles: A Life in Cricket and in the Mind

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ISBN 13:: 9781408715963
author:: Brearley, Mike
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Constable
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 15.2 x 3.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Philosophers, Biography,
Condition:: New
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Turning Over the Pebbles by Mike Brearley is a deeply thoughtful and erudite memoir that seamlessly blends all aspects of his life into a single integrated narrative. As a sportsman, philosopher, psychoanalyst, and more, Brearley delves into his private passions and candidly examines the various shifts, conflicts, and triumphs of his extraordinary life and career. Breachley reviews his life with its attendant emotions, tensions, and moves, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of sport, philosophy, literature, religion, leadership, and psychoanalysis. With wide-ranging meditations on these subjects, Brearley explores how he came to understand himself and the world around him. Through this memoir, Brearley reveals his second thoughts and reassessments, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of his experiences and insights. A deeply personal and introspective book, Turning Over the Pebbles is a compelling read for anyone interested in the complexities of human experience.

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