COMMITMENT: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Didier Drogba | 336 pages | 09 Feb 2016 | Hodder & Stoughton General Division | 9781473620704 | English | London, United Kingdom Commitment: My Autobiography PDF Book Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Didier provides unique insight into important and controversial matches from the first trophy he won with them in to the Premier League title a decade later; as well as what persuaded him to stay when he was at his lowest ebb. Kathleen Clifford was born in My next stop is Ghana, where I am reading a study of the Mining industry in five key African countries, including Ghana. Mar 23, Dubmaster Rasta rob rated it it was amazing. In Didier Drogba's honest and revealing autobiography he will talk about life as an immigrant in Paris, the importance of his education and how finding success later than most professional footballers has kept him grounded. His charitable and humanitarian endeavours only add to the impressive portrait. Resulting in him missing out on some well deserved medals. The book also gives a great insight to his attachment to his come country Ivory Coast and some interesting background knowledge about African footballers playing in Europe. Great book of a great talented person No wonder Liverpool could not match Manchester United since Summary: With their long hair and sideburns they fired Chelsea to FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup glory on the pitch, and swaggered up and down the King's Road off it, this is a tale of the great Chelsea team of the 60s and early 70s and their incredible lifestyle - in their own words. Usually it is best to show yourself for what you are, rather than say what you can be if given a chance. Summary: The history of Chelsea features glamour, high and low fashion, huge excitement on the pitch and terrible disappointments. Customer Reviews of Commitment: My Autobiography. I am sure PW has many more stories and career incidents that he did not put pen to paper. In Didier was voted Chelsea''s greatest ever player. Read more Glimpse of the man behind the footballer we know. It was only until late in his career that he blossomed, and he was mostly changing clubs often before finding his feet at Marseille and then signing for Chelsea. I made a commitment that I would be creating, implementing, and posting lesson plans on a weekly basis. That experience profoundly shaped his life, and I can see now how that affected his career trajectory, his on-the-pitch antics, his dealings with managers and the press, and his enduring determination to not only win but share that moment with those around him. Show More. Return to Book Page. Thank you. Told by the man who probably had the biggest impact on them scoring nine goals in nine cup finals for the club plus the winning penalty in the Champions League win. He has played for his native Ivory Coast and for clubs in France, China and Turkey, but it is as a Chelsea striker that he is best known. He has been accused of diving quite a bit. Once I get that, I am capable of anything - and in return I will give them everything.! More on: Soccernomics. The author of the bestselling Empire sequence continues his new trilogy: the epic story of May God continue blessing you, great champion, in return. More on: Fever Pitch. Didier Drogba is renowned for his heading ability, sharp shooting and sheer strength. He struggled to reach the point where he could perform consistently game after game. Didier Drogba is probably one of my favorite football player hence I was so excited to read this book. Commitment: My Autobiography Writer This book explains why in an way that makes you both want to slap him in the face when he falls short, and slap him on the back when he succeeds. Go behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge and find out about life on and off the field for this humble Chelsea hero. An Ivory Coast international between and , Drogba captained the national team from until his retirement and is the nation's all-time top goalscorer with 65 goals from appearances. The map will demonstrate in a visual, 3-D manner, the landscape of your life. An amazing person with the heart and dedication at the right place. May 25, Kumaran B rated it really liked it. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Are they ordinary or are they superordinary? I could discuss about the man being a living legend for Chelsea and the remarkable player he is, but I'm more in awe of the person and gentleman that he is off the pitch. What I didn't like about the book It felt like the writing was made up of sound bites and the typical things players say in post match interviews. And then he is commited to give back to his home country by doing great humanitarian work through his foundation. Even once, when someone else scored in a win, his assist was vital apparently. I am sure PW has many more stories and career incidents that he did not put pen to paper. Nice career review and some great stories. Even though the money was better at Chelsea, he would not have moved if he had not felt disrespected by the club president. Definitely worth four stars for any Chelsea fan, maybe only three otherwise. Loved reading Drogba's autobiography. He shares the incredible journey from the low key upbringing in Ivory Coast and various regions of France - sent to a cast of family members to improve his opportunities - to superstardom, with sensitivity and intelligence. Jan 23, Ryanspaperadventures rated it liked it. Away from football Drogba has been widely applauded for his involvement in trying to broker peace in the Ivorian civil war - he is a UN Goodwill Ambassador and does a huge amount of work with the Didier Drogba Foundation - "Time "magazine named him one of the world's most influential people. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Early on Drogba consistently mentions his age mates Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet as having leap frogged him in development. Add to Wishlist. If you ever though soccer has prevented conflicts outside the stadiums, this book deeply examines how soccer football has avoided more wars and defined modern civilization more than most realize, while providing a very solid foundation for understanding why the biggest rivalries around globe mean so much to so many. You get to see how his upbringing forced him to grow up, how being torn away from his family in Ivory coast so he could live with his uncle and aunty in France so that he could have better opportunities. Kindle Edition , pages. Didier Drogba is renowned for his heading ability, sharp shooting and sheer strength. Commitment: My Autobiography Reviews Thank you! Nov 19, Paul rated it really liked it. Really good read. A quick read which really provides an insight to the man and the player. Pick up in store. Oct 25, Ip Sing rated it it was amazing. Kenton Cool has summited Everest 11 times; is the first person in history to climb the three Everest peaks, the so-called Triple Crown, in one climb, a feat previously thought impossible; and was nominated for the prestigious piolet d'Or in More on: Fever Pitch. Ossie tells the story of the career and the extraordinary rollercoaster life of the man who spearheaded a team that made as many headlines off the field as on. He consequently was forever trying to break through, find family, and be settled in time and place a process that only really was completed following Chelsea's dramatic Champions League triumph. With a career record of scoring 10 goals in 10 finals winning 10 trophies at club level, Drogba has been referred to as the 'ultimate big game player'. A very detailed and enlightenment into the life of the extrodinary footballer that is Didier Drogba. Didier Drogba is renowned for his heading ability, sharp shooting and sheer strength. With an uncle who was a professional footballer, Drogba found inspiration and encouragement to pursue a career Didier Drogba is arguably one of Africa's most successful footballers pardon me Messrs Eto'o and Weah. Are they ordinary or are they superordinary? Aug 12, Yemi Bamiro rated it really liked it. He details in the book some of the things that he is doing to give back to his native country. Commentary Apr 28, It's interesting and inspirational to learn about drogba's struggle at the beginning of his career and also his admirable work off field. Oct 05, Ben Twoonezero rated it really liked it. I always knew he was a great man, but reading his thoughts on the importance of trust, communication and respect really made me warm to him even more. It seems that he struggled to reach the level of fitness that the other players had, and he admits this easily. He got into the game later. I just cannot believe how Liverpool did not keep up with the advancements in player care. I am sure PW has many more stories and career incidents that he did not put pen to paper. I think the thing that I'll take out of this book the most is the roundness of Didier Drogba as a character. He said a few to many times " I scored the important goal " and at the end of the book is a list of all he as won and is awards etc.