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    Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession
    Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession
    Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession
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    Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession

    Written by William Skidelsky

    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMay 3, 2016
    ISBN9781515974505
    Author

    William Skidelsky

    William Skidelsky has been literary editor of the Observer (UK) 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 southeast London, where he is first team captain. He lives in London with his wife and two children.

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