FREE JAMES HUNT: THE BIOGRAPHY PDF Gerald Donaldson | 400 pages | 02 Apr 2009 | Ebury Publishing | 9780753518236 | English | London, United Kingdom James Hunt Biography, Life, Interesting Facts Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — James Hunt by Gerald Donaldson. Murray Walker. Triumphing against all odds to become World Drivers' Champion with McLaren inHunt sank into a period James Hunt: The Biography decadence and depression With that came personal contentment and a renewed zest for living, so that one of the James Hunt: The Biography colourful and controversial figures in Grand Prix racing is best remembered by those close to him as a fun-loving, caring man who had a genuinely uplifting presence - qualities that shine through in James Hunt: The Biography Donaldson's compelling and moving account of his life. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published February 6th by Virgin Books first published December 31st More Details Original Title. Other Editions 5. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about James Huntplease sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of James Hunt: The Biography. Nov 11, Sharon rated it liked it Shelves: did-not-finish. I do recommend for the formula one fans who remember hunt. Aug 10, Riccardo Paterni rated it it was amazing Shelves: motor-racing. When Formula 1 racing was real racing no electronic controls etc. From a struggling and little promising career in the lower formulas to the thrilling F1 title. A flat out biography that present an involving human side about Hunt unknown to many Feb 07, Dan Pickles rated it really liked it. The first half of this book is the best thing I have ever read, the second is dull dull dull. Buy it, read half of it and walk away having had a bloody good time. View 1 comment. The definitive James Hunt biography This book is packed full of interviews with friends and family and James Hunt: The Biography Hunt himself. Donaldson has clearly done a lot of research which really adds to the narrative. The book feels really comprehensive covering the whole career. It James Hunt: The Biography an read and a great insight into the character of James Hunt: The Biography very interesting man. Great read! Absolute detailed account of the magnificent life of James Hunt! Well worth the time to sit back and read! Must read! I agree with Dean - what James Hunt: The Biography character Hunt was! Aug 18, Phil Hodgkiss rated it really liked it. Interesting insight into the life and career of a sporting superstar. It's respectful without falling into hero-worship, and it's informative without succumbing to excessive verbosity: if you only read one James Hunt biography and with Rush James Hunt: The Biography to hit theatres soon, many probably willmake it this one. Gerald Donaldson brought his "A" game for this one, putting together a densely-packed, highly readable summary of the extraordinary life of James Hunt, best known for sensationally winning the Formula 1 World Championship, for being a gorgeous poster boy for It's respectful without falling into hero-worship, and it's informative without succumbing to excessive verbosity: if you only read one James Hunt biography and with Rush due to hit theatres soon, many probably willmake it this one. Gerald Donaldson brought his "A" game for this one, putting together a densely-packed, highly readable summary of the extraordinary life of James Hunt, best known for sensationally winning the Formula 1 World Championship, for being a gorgeous poster boy for the anti-establishment counterculture of the 's in the UK at leastand for living as the hedonist's James Hunt: The Biography for much of that time. Donaldson's book covers all of that, and plenty more, with an affectionate and good-natured tone that is a pleasure to read. He neither glosses over Hunt's more appalling moments, but nor does he condemn them, being more interested - the mark of the true biographer - in understanding his subject's mind in such moments. There's also hardly a page in it that isn't aided by a quote from someone who was there, and although many of them are in Formula 1's "public domain", much of it doesn't show up anywhere else - most notably Alastair Caldwell, McLaren's engineering chief in the forgotten era before Ron Dennis. To me the book's only real flaw is that James Hunt: The Biography shies away from really delving into the darker part of Hunt's life in the late 's. Some have speculated that, like Heath Ledger, his extraordinary energy was a result of bipolar disorder. I have no idea if this has been established medically, but it's an intriguing idea that should have been explored. Certainly nobody realised how much James was driven by his own inner James Hunt: The Biography until after his death, and the later chapters should have shone a newer, darker light on his mid's heyday of partying, substance abuse and seat-of-the-pants driving. But it doesn't, and the book is slightly one-dimensional as a result. But nevertheless, if the movie has you pumped up wanting to read more about the life of one of Formula 1's most famous or infamous personalities, look no further. Gerald Donaldson has you covered. Apr 10, Susan Paxton rated it really liked it. James Hunt's Formula One career was brief but memorable, and never more so than in when he challenged Niki Lauda for the World Championship, a gripping story soon to be told on film in Ron Howard's upcoming September film "Rush. Hunt's life and racing career are covered ably, James Hunt's Formula One career was brief but memorable, and never more so than in when he challenged Niki Lauda for the World Championship, a gripping story soon to be told on film in Ron Howard's upcoming September film "Rush. Hunt's James Hunt: The Biography and racing career are covered James Hunt: The Biography, as is his life James Hunt: The Biography racing, when his calm baritone voice and crisp analysis became the antithesis to Murray Walker's often wacky enthusiasm on BBC F1 broadcasts. Donaldson does not back away from the fact as indeed James did not that Hunt was a man with demons - sex and substance addiction, massive depression coupled with periods of mania, and yet reveals ably that James also was in his own way a good man who loved his children, adored his dog Oscar, played the trumpet well, raised champion budgies, and prayed regularly. Towards the end of his life Hunt got to grips with his problems, and it would be interesting to know if he took advantage of the new antidepressants coming in to use at the time. In fact, Donaldson would have been well advised to get some commentary and analysis from a psychologist James Hunt: The Biography two on just what propelled, motivated, and obsessed Hunt. This paperback edition is somewhat indifferently proofread, but will give readers an absorbing introduction to James Hunt and his life in and out of Formula One. Aug 27, Dean rated it it was amazing. Fantastic read - what a character Hunt was. Hilarious, sad, moving and nail biting - all in one book. As "sports bios" go, this is one of the very best. Donaldson combines his own writing with alot of very valuable "oral history". The result is a portrait of a man-in-full. Hunt James Hunt: The Biography a larger-than-life-character and is, unlike so many sports figures, worthy of a biography. Read the biography after watching "Rush". James Hunt undoubtedly is a legend in his sport and his short life is as dramatic as the film itself. His racing against Niki Lauder in is something to remember and it is a pity that James went downhill afterwards and never get back to the top again. Oct 06, Richard Melville rated it really liked it. I wish the movie Rush had portrayed the real James Hunt: The Biography instead of the detuned version. A real character never to be seen in Formula One again or any major sport for that matter due to corporatisation James Hunt: The Biography political correctness. An amazing account for an amazing man taken too soon. Nov 28, Bobby24 rated it it was amazing. Brilliant ,Brilliant, Brilliant book on a James Hunt: The Biography legend ,superbly written, one to re read ,I v read its the James Hunt: The Biography account of his life ,I can easily believe it. Apr 02, Ty rated it it was amazing. Very good book on the life of a great f1 driver. Jun 05, John rated it liked it Shelves: biographies-et-almovies-people-true-storiessporty-type-things. A talented waste. Money James Hunt: The Biography bad advice - insecurity and poor support. Dec 13, Myra rated it it was amazing. James Hunt's life makes for very interesting reading. Nathan rated it really liked it Dec 01, Rohan Tyagi rated it it was amazing Mar 17, James Hunt - Biography - IMDb They rely on him to assist them in managing their wealth, obtaining their mansions and foreign cars, and handling various other personal and business matters.