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VUIAb [Free and download] Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography Online [VUIAb.ebook] Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography Pdf Free Jimmy White DOC | *audiobook | ebooks | Download PDF | ePub Download Now Free Download Here Download eBook #1076292 in eBooks 2014-11-07 2014-11-07File Name: B00P08J98Q | File size: 44.Mb Jimmy White : Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography: 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. AuthenticBy S MankadAuthentic, insightful, funny and sometimes tragic. I was a snooker a follower back in the 80's and this autobiography gives a window behind the scenes for one of the highest profile players. Jimmy White, to me, presents a candid and honest account of the highs and low in an entertaining and thought provoking way - the chapter on Alex Higgins was brilliant, funny and tragic all at the same time. Overall the book is very authentic an i would recommend to anyone who follows snooker or is just interested in human nature and the events and people that shape us as we moved through life.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. seems like a happy go lucky chap with extraordinary talentBy Michael O'BrienJimmy has lived an extraordinary life, seems like a happy go lucky chap with extraordinary talent, which he unfortunately didn't make the most of, but he has impressively made peace with it all.and.is grateful for what he has.This is more revealing than I expected, with lots of interesting stories about snooker, family and celebrity life. He comes across as a decent guy who has been through incredible highs and lows and has come out the other side. The cons are it's a bit repetitive at times and not particularly deep.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed the bookBy Monique LimbosAlthough a number of anecdotes were already in the first bio, I found this one more interesting and more genuine too. Of course I'm not buying that cocaïne cost Jimmy 10 World titles (nobody has won that many not even the most dedicated couple of players) , but it probably DID cost him a couple. Although to me his entourage had as much to do with it than his lifestyle. Jimmy is an eternal optimistic, and he loves his snooker with a passion too. I enjoyed the book. They call me the People’s Champion.All I’ve ever wanted to do is entertain the public and hear the roar of the crowd as they chant my name.From the age of just 11, snooker has given me a life of fun, fame, fortune and freedom. But it’s not always been easy – there have been plenty of ups and downs, on and off the table.I’ve lived the way I’ve played my snooker – fast, hard and with plenty of risks. Some of those risks have nearly cost me everything; my career, my family, even my life.If I had my time again I might do it differently. Doesn’t mean I have any regrets.My journey has taken me from Tooting to Thailand, from Higgins to Hendry, from cocaine to the Crucible. I’ve been through a Whirlwind of change and come out the other side.There’s a reason why I’ve held back from telling my real story. We all need a second chance...Welcome to my mad, bad world. About the AuthorJimmy White has been a professional snooker player since 1980, winning 10 ranking tournaments and a further 19 non-ranking events. He is a six-times World Championship runner-up He has won the World Amateur Championship, the UK Championship and also the Masters. As an equally talented pool player, he won the 1995 Mosconi Cup final for Europe. White became the first left-hander to hit a maximum break at the Crucible and has recorded more than 300 century breaks. He won the 2003 Poker Million tournament. He was awarded the MBE in 1999. He came third in popular ITV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2009. [VUIAb.ebook] Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography By Jimmy White PDF [VUIAb.ebook] Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography By Jimmy White Epub [VUIAb.ebook] Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography By Jimmy White Ebook [VUIAb.ebook] Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography By Jimmy White Rar [VUIAb.ebook] Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography By Jimmy White Zip [VUIAb.ebook] Jimmy White: Second Wind, My Autobiography By Jimmy White Read Online.
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