Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby, published by Penguin in 2012, is a reflective exploration of the author’s lifelong passion for football, particularly his unwavering support for Arsenal. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into how Hornby’s devotion to the game serves as a constant in his life, providing a backdrop to his experiences with growing up, relationships, and the complexities of adulthood.
Readers will find a candid and humorous narrative that captures the essence of being a football fan, illustrating how the highs and lows of the sport mirror life’s own challenges. Through personal anecdotes, Hornby examines the cultural and social aspects of soccer, making connections between the game and broader themes of identity and belonging. This edition of Fever Pitch offers insights into the emotional landscape of sports fandom, appealing to both avid football enthusiasts and those interested in personal memoirs.
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The Twentieth Anniversary Edition
*WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR*
Fever Pitch is Nick Hornby’s million-copy-selling, award-winnning football classic
‘A spanking 7-0 away win of a football book. . . inventive, honest, funny, heroic, charming’ Independent
For many people watching football is mere entertainment, to some it’s more like a ritual; but to others, its highs and lows provide a narrative to life itself.
But, for Nick Hornby, his devotion to the game has provided one of few constants in a life where the meaningful things – like growing up, leaving home and forming relationships, both parental and romantic – have rarely been as simple or as uncomplicated as his love for Arsenal.
‘Hornby has put his finger on truths that have been unspoken for generations’ Irish Times
Brimming with wit and honesty, Fever Pitch, catches perfectly what it really means to be a football fan – and in doing so, what it means to be a man. It sits side by side with the very finest football classics of the last twenty five years, from The Damned United by David Peace to A Life Too Short by Ronald Reng, but it is ultimately a book that defies categorization and can be enjoyed by all.
‘Funny, wise and true’ Roddy Doyle
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