Beckham: Both Feet on the Ground: An Autobiography
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The autobiography of arguably the world’s most celebrated sports icon, David Beckham—a classic rags to riches saga of a boy, born into a poor East End London family, with prodigious talent and a father who believed in him and supported him until he became the most gifted athlete of his generation and his nation’s captain.
In his own words, Beckham talks about the pressures of celebrity, his controversial and celebrated career, his marriage to Victoria Beckham and family, and, of course, life as the world’s best-known soccer player. In Beckham, the ordinary guy who fate decided would be lifted to glory tells the story of how it all happened.
How does a boy from the East End become a global icon, England captain, and half of the world’s most famous celebrity couple?
- The Class of ’92: The inside story of his legendary journey at Manchester United under the guidance of iconic manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
- Captain of England: The pride and pressure of leading his nation on the world's biggest stage, from the heartbreak of the 1998 World Cup to glory.
- Posh and Becks: A candid look at his marriage to Victoria Beckham, life in the celebrity spotlight, and his devotion to his family.
- Transfer to Real Madrid: The stunning, behind-the-scenes story of his controversial departure from the club he loved and the next chapter of his celebrated career.
- Both Feet on the Ground: The real story from the man himself—a tale of hard work, loyalty, and the unshakable belief that took a boy from East London to global stardom.
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About the author
David Beckham, who currently plays for Real Madrid, is the soccer world’s biggest star.
Tom Watt is an English actor, writer, and broadcaster. Television, film, and stage credits include EastEnders, Patriot Games, and Fever Pitch. Tom has broadcast about soccer extensively in the U.K. and the U.S. He co-produced the innovative children's sports series Rookies for Channel Four television and created the successful Row Z for BBC Choice TV. After presenting sports shows over the past ten years for BBC and independent radio and television stations, he is currently the lead presenter for BBC London's soccer coverage and hosts weekly programs for Arsenal's club TV channel.As well as writing about soccer for every major U.K. newspaper, Tom is the author of several books about the game: The End, a groundbreaking oral history of Arsenal FC; A Passion for the Game, ninety firsthand accounts of life behind the scenes in English football; The Greatest Stage, the official history of Wembley Stadium; and, most recently, My Side, the bestselling autobiography of David Beckham. Tom also produces schoolbooks built around soccer, the latest of which, a twelve-book series called The Jags, was published earlier this year.
