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A graphic novel about a mans beard is up against works by booker winner julian barnes and bestselling author kate atkinson for the waterstones book of the year prize. Nov 07, 20 the tales from the secret footballer i didnt like so much. It helps that the author seems to be acutely selfaware and also is not afraid to mock himself. Come instore and talk to our friendly booksellers about all things books. Popular waterstones book club books showing 150 of 187 elizabeth is missing hardcover by. The secret footballer is an unknown sportswriter who reveals indepth knowledge about the behind the scenes action regarding worldwide football. The tales from the secret footballer i didnt like so much. Since his first book was published in 2012, the secret footballer has been able to take the reader behind the scenes of footballers lives like no other player has been able, or.
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The secret footballer is a funny book full of great oneliners and interesting stories surrounding the whole wide world of football. I love football and i love psychology so i had high hopes for this book. The secret footballer is the author of i am the secret footballer 3. Its not my first secret footballer book and i have to say that i do like the way he writes as well as his sense of humour. But this book is not just about brights time in the game. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the secret footballer.
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