Roger Federer: Quest for Perfection
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (594 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0942257723 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
René Stauffer has covered the professional tennis circuit for many years and is one of the world's leading tennis journalists.
About the AuthorRené Stauffer has covered the professional tennis circuit for many years and is one of the world's leading tennis journalists.
Lacks depth Even though René Stauffer's bio on Roger Federer has a somewhat poetic name ("Quest For Perfection") it actually feels more like an oversized news article. There is nothing new in this book. The book rather seems like an aggregator of already accessible information about the tennis champion. The book is mostly made up of tournament scores and quotes from press conferences and interviews. The lack of depth makes Federer feel uninteresting. We learn nothing of his motives or emotions. The author doesn't even try to figure him out. If there is one th. A Federer Encyclopedia Ewing S. Walker This is definitive Federer encyclopedia, written by a reporter who has covered Federer since Federer was 15 years old.There are some unique perspectives and anecdotes on Federer I had never heard before.. Recommend it for tennis fans. Was easy reading. Except for a few, skipped past the score details of all the matches. The book rendered a good insight to Roger's early struggles prior to achieving greatness.
Comprehensive and compelling, this account provides an informed overview of the Swiss tennis star, from his start as a temperamental player on the junior circuit to his triumphs at the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. With entertaining anecdotes, updates on Federer’s record-breaking career, and an insider's view of the professional tennis world, this inspiring biography is a definitive portrait of one champion's rise to the top of his game.. Regarded by many as the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport, this authoritative biography charts the success of Roger Federer, drawing from exclusive interviews with Federer and his family as well as the author's extensive experience covering the international tennis circuit