Michael Schumacher by James Allen - ISBN: 9780755316502
Paperback
Ruthless champion, unmatched skill, controversial legacy: the anatomy of greatness.

Michael Schumacher

The Edge of Greatness

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    31 July 2008

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Summary

Michael Schumacher is the outstanding Formula One driver of his generation and, statistically, the greatest ever. Gifted with a rare blend of superior ability and nerve that defines a champion, for 15 seasons he has left rivals trailing in his wake, winning an unprecedented seven world drivers’ championships.

But he is a controversial figure, feared for his ruthless tactics, despised for using extreme methods in pursuit of his goals. THE EDGE OF GREATNESS examines Schumacher’s entire …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780755316502
ISBN-10:0755316509
Author:James Allen
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Headline Book Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:31 July 2008
Weight:336g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 30mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Renowned F1 commentator James Allen cleverly dissects the mind of the world’s biggest sporting superstars to answer some age old questions€¦A must for budding sports psychologists’

‘it is the one book devoted to Schumacher that [Lewis] Hamilton would be advised to read’ - Daily Telegraph

‘high octane enjoyment’ - Manchester Evening News

‘a well-rounded and thought-provoking look at [Schumacher]’ - F1fanatic.co.uk

‘James pulls no punches while revealing the brutal and generous sides to this great champion’ - Scottish Sunday Post

‘a real winner’ - Herald Sun

‘Allen uncovers a more complex figure beneath…Fascinating’ - Sun Herald

‘Allen hedges his bets on the controversial crashes that tainted Schumacher’s reputation, but uncovers a more complex figure beneath’ - The Advertiser

‘Renowned F1 commentator James Allen cleverly dissects the mind of the world’s biggest sporting superstars to answer some age old questions…A must for budding sports psychologists’ - Inside Sport

About The Author

James Allen

James Allen is the lead commentator for ITV’s Formula 1 coverage. He has worked in the sport as a journalist and broadcaster since 1990. James replaced Murray Walker as the voice of motorsport in 2001 and, through his extensive work for the Financial Times, has established himself as one of the most authoritative writers in Formula 1.

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