Federer and me : a story of obsession
Skidelsky, William2015
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Some time ago William Skidelsky became a fan of Roger Federer. One match was all it took. In this book, he sheds light on the greatest tennis player of all time and, through the story of one fan's obsession with his idol, explores: the role of aesthetics in sport; the psychology of fandom; the relationship between sport and technology; and the role of family dynamics in forging identity. Thought-provoking and entertaining, funny and touching, it is a personal account of a devotion that, to the extent that it is shared by millions, isn't personal at all.
Main title:
Federer and me : a story of obsession / William Skidelsky.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Yellow Jersey Press, 2015.
Collation:
280 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780224092357 (hbk)
Dewey class:
796.342092796.342092796.342 SKIDB FED
Local class:
SPORT/TENNIS
Language:
English
BRN:
2502253