Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession
William Skidelsky
May 2016 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Ralph Lister
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For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an all-consuming devotion to Roger Federer, whom he considers to be the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time.
In this mesmerizing memoir, Skidelsky ponders what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him and countless others. Skidelsky dissects the wonders of Federer's forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories, and relives his most crushing defeats. But in charting his obsession, Skidelsky also weaves his own past into a captivating story that explores the evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sports, and the psychology of fandom.
Thought-provoking and beautifully written, Federer and Me is a frank, funny, and touching account of one fan's life.
For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an all-consuming devotion to Roger Federer, whom he considers to be the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time.
In this mesmerizing memoir, Skidelsky ponders what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him and countless ...
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William Skidelsky has been literary editor of the Observer and the New Statesman, as well as deputy editor of Prospect magazine. He has written about tennis for the Observer, Prospect, and the Economist. He played tennis to county level as a junior and now plays at a club in London, where he is first team captain.
Ralph Lister is an award-winning stage and film actor whose credits include roles in Oz: The Great and Powerful, Setup, and Alleged. An Audie Award-nominated narrator, Ralph has recorded more than one hundred audiobooks and directed over a dozen others, across all genres, both fiction and nonfiction.
William Skidelsky has been literary editor of the Observer and the New Statesman, as well as deputy editor of Prospect magazine. He has written about tennis for the Observer, Prospect, and the Economist. He played tennis to county level as a junior and now plays at a club in London, where he is f...
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