ROD LAVER: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Rod Laver | 416 pages | 04 Jun 2015 | Allen & Unwin | 9781760111267 | English | St Leonards, Australia Rod Laver: An Autobiography PDF Book Related Articles. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Create a Want Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e- mail. Signed in bold black ink Good Luck - Rod Laver to a clear area of the image beneath his printed name. From his childhood years learning the game on the junior circuit through his recent stroke, Laver provides fans with an honest look at a remarkable life and career. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. I received my signed book today in the mail. More Details Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket showing only light wear. Rod currently lives in Carlsbad, California. Search Keyword:. Author Biography Rodney George "Rod" Laver MBE holds the record for the most singles titles won in the history of tennis - with more than career titles - and was the second man to win the Grand Slam in Hardcover pages Publisher: Triumph Books. On the court, Laver earned the respect of his opponents through his competitiveness and flawless technique. First published in stated. Reprint edition. Few and Chosen Jared Tasho rated it it was amazing Dec 02, Bill , California. Wish List. Current Stock:. David Baxter rated it it was amazing Jan 18, Get A Copy. Away from on-court triumphs, Rod also movingly writes about the life-changing stroke he suffered in , and of his beloved wife of more than 40 years, Mary, who died in after a long illness. First Edition. In , he won it again, becoming the only player ever to win the Grand Slam twice. One lower corner is bumped. Filled with anecdotes about the great players and great matches, set against the backdrop of a tennis world changing from rigid amateurism to the professional game we recognize today, Rod's book is a warm, insightful and fascinating account of one of tennis's all-time greats. First edition of this instructional by tennis legends Laver and Emerson. Shipped Weight: Pounds. Second printing. Average rating 4. Rod Laver with Larry Writer. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Published by Chicago: Triumph Bridgwater, United Kingdom Seller Rating:. Brendan Morphett rated it liked it Feb 01, Rod Laver: An Autobiography Writer Signed by both Roy Emerson and Rod Laver on the title page. Rod Laver Australian former tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport. I received my signed book today in the mail. More information about this seller Contact this seller 2. Readers also enjoyed. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Rod Laver : An Autobiography. Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Condition: Near Fine. He was ranked World No. He's smart, tough and a very nice guy. Search Keyword:. Laver's book is a wonderfully nostalgic journey into Laver's path to stardom, from the early days of growing up in a Queensland country town in the s, to breaking into the amateur circuit, to the extraordinary highs of Grand Slam victories. There was maybe a paragraph about how he met his wife. Item added to your basket View basket. Rod currently lives in Carlsbad, California. The Education of a Tennis Player. Hardcover , pages. Signed in bold black ink Good Luck - Rod Laver to a clear area of the image beneath his printed name. There is a chance that actual sales may not have occurred at this price. Few athletes of the 20 th century belong in the same category of success and grace as Rod Laver. What a nice book and what a nice gift it would make for anyone. Signed by Rod Laver on Title page in black pen, signature only. Rod remains the only player to have claimed two Grand Slams - once as an amateur and once as a professional. Rod Laver shares his genius and his humanity in one great read. Rod was a dominant force in world tennis for almost two decades, playing and defeating some of the greatest players of the twentieth century. I really enjoyed reading this from a historical perspective of the game of tennis from amateur to professionals in the sixties as well as learning so much more about Rod Laver himself. A left-hander with a fantastic all round game and then something extra. Second printing. Jeff , Maryland. Rod Laver: An Autobiography Reviews Rod Laver writes vividly of his life, from the early days growing up in a Queensland country town, playing on makeshift backyard courts, to breaking into the amateur circuit and eventually the professional realm. Other editions. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Bonnie rated it really liked it Sep 30, A left-hander with a fantastic all round game and then something extra. Condition: Near Fine. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Not price clipped. Your efforts to compensate for the unforeseeable are extraordinary. Learned a lot about focus, hard work, and dedicating to the goal. Rod was a dominant force in world tennis for almost two decades, playing and defeating some of the greatest players of the twentieth century. About this Item: Syd. About this Item: Signed photograph, shows Rod Laver during a tennis game, 4 x 5 inch, signed and inscribed "Good Luck - Rod Laver" in black sharpie, in very fine condition. So humble through pages of absolute success. Seller Inventory ABE About this Item: Pelham Books, London, Current Stock:. I have never received anything packaged so beautifully. Highlights include:. Rod was a dominant force in world tennis for almost two decades, playing and defeating some of the greatest players of the twentieth century. Filled with anecdotes about the great players and great matches, set against the backdrop of a tennis world changing from rigid amateurism to the professional game we recognize today, Rod's book is a warm, insightful and fascinating account of one of tennis's all-time greats. Many commentators and players regard Federer as the greatest tennis player of all time. Bill , California. Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Pete Bartel rated it really liked it Jan 15, More information about this seller Contact this seller 4. Condition: Good. More information about this seller Contact this seller 6. Hats off! Related Products. From a diminutive left-handed, red-haired country boy from Rockhampton who liked to have a bit of a hit on the courts, Rod Laver was a dominant force in world tennis for over two decades. Rod Laver with Larry Writer. Rod Laver: An Autobiography Read Online Pan Macmillan. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Bridgwater, United Kingdom Seller Rating:. Laver's book is a wonderfully nostalgic journey into Laver's path to stardom, from the early days of growing up in a Queensland country town in the s, to breaking into the amateur circuit, to the extraordinary highs of Grand Slam victories. Inscriptions to previous owner Monroe on page opposite title page, signed by both Laver and Collins. Those were the days. Shame really. The professional tennis tour that he joined in the s was an ongoing marathon, so it is now no wonder that he has had hip and knee surgery and what about Ken Rosewall, who is the other hero of this story and kept playing at the top level for such a long period. Shopping Cart Checkout. More Details Seller Inventory ABE To ask other readers questions about Rod Laver , please sign up. First edition of Laver's autobiography. Tennis for the Bloody Fun of It. He also writes movingly about the stroke he suffered in , and of his beloved wife of more than 40 years, Mary, who died last year after a long illness. Rod Laver's Autobiography is the inspiring story of how a diminutive, left-handed, red-headed country boy from Rockhampton became one of Australia's greatest ever sporting champions. A left-hander with a fantastic all round game and then something extra. Hats off! Filled with anecdotes about the great players and great matches, set against the backdrop of a tennis world changing from rigid amateurism to the professional game we recognize today, Rod's book is a warm, insightful and fascinating account of one of tennis's all-time greats. He was ranked World No. Rod remains the only player, male or female, to have claimed two Grand Slams - once as an amateur and once as a professional. A diminutive, left-handed, red-headed country boy from Rockhampton, Rod Laver is one of Australia's greatest ever sporting champions and arguably the best tennis player the world h The s and '70s was an era of Australian tennis giants - Roy Emerson, Fred Stolle, Neale Fraser, Lew Hoad, John Newcombe, Ken Rosewall - but Rod Laver stood head and shoulders above them all. From his childhood years learning the game on the junior circuit through his recent stroke, Laver provides fans with an honest look at a remarkable life and career. The legendary tennis players of an era when they loved and respected the game and their opponent, poor on court histrionics was almost non-existent except for Pancho and Australia had eight of the players in the top ten. Add to Basket Used Hardcover. Related Articles. Always a Overview Author Biography Book Signings Press Releases Overview Rod Laver's memoir is the inspiring story of how a diminutive, left-handed, red-headed country boy from Rockhampton, Australia became one of sports' greatest champions.