" WHAT A GREAT READ "
Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:24 pm
According to ijs1985 and many others.
by ijs1985 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:41 pm
My review for what its worth.
I bought this for myself just before Xmas for some light hearted reading over the festive period. Annis, as with every interaction I've had with him, was very polite, helpful and appreciative of myself buying one (or actually 2 as it happens) of his books. He was happy to sign the book and i received it very quickly, especially given the Xmas post. So for that I think his personal touch when processing your order, if you buy direct from his site and/or speak to him on here, is fantastic. Kudos for that Annis.
On to the book itself, now I have read previous books my Annis, so I guess I knew in part some of what to expect. I didn't buy this anticipating a fluent literature masterpiece, capable of winning a Carnegie award. Not surprisingly, and Annis would no doubt be the first to admit, it isn't in the running for a Carnegie award! However it is exactly what it is, the story of a well-known football fan and his experiences growing up through the 70s 80s 90s and today. It does touch on other stories that are covered in Annis' other books, so don't expect hundreds of new stories you haven't read or heard about before.
I must say it is probably my most enjoyable read of all of Annis' books I have got, a lot of the stories around the football have been touched on before in his other books. But 'my story' focuses on the bigger occasions football wise and blends that well with your personal life, upbringing, work etc which I think makes for a much more enjoyable read, and one that more people can relate than your usual football fight story of 10 of us vs 30 of them then the police came etc.
It is nice to hear Annis' story and your beliefs and the insight into your parents and family is nice, and can only help to create a better image of you than the media like to portray, to someone who doesn't know you! For someone who was lambasted by the media at times, without a chance to voice his opinion or stance, this allows him to do so; there are 2 sides to every story as we all know!
I feel readers may develop a growing appreciation for Annis from reading this book that others would not allow. The other books were often less personal stories, the fact that we have a real slant on the trials and tribulations throughout the years not only of the football club, but of his own life is what makes the book stand out. Topics such as child access, court cases, media slander and the death of some clearly much loved and well-respected parents allows us all to relate, and see the man behind the face, that has been plastered in both good and bad light by others.
All in all a good read, and an interesting look into the life of a man that we all have something in common with, our love for Cardiff City.
For a tenner delivered I would definitely recommend it, and would imagine it to be a cracking read on holiday sat on a recliner by the pool.
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" MY STORY ANNIS "
http://www.annisabraham.co.uk/books/buy-books/
by ijs1985 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:41 pm
My review for what its worth.
I bought this for myself just before Xmas for some light hearted reading over the festive period. Annis, as with every interaction I've had with him, was very polite, helpful and appreciative of myself buying one (or actually 2 as it happens) of his books. He was happy to sign the book and i received it very quickly, especially given the Xmas post. So for that I think his personal touch when processing your order, if you buy direct from his site and/or speak to him on here, is fantastic. Kudos for that Annis.
On to the book itself, now I have read previous books my Annis, so I guess I knew in part some of what to expect. I didn't buy this anticipating a fluent literature masterpiece, capable of winning a Carnegie award. Not surprisingly, and Annis would no doubt be the first to admit, it isn't in the running for a Carnegie award! However it is exactly what it is, the story of a well-known football fan and his experiences growing up through the 70s 80s 90s and today. It does touch on other stories that are covered in Annis' other books, so don't expect hundreds of new stories you haven't read or heard about before.
I must say it is probably my most enjoyable read of all of Annis' books I have got, a lot of the stories around the football have been touched on before in his other books. But 'my story' focuses on the bigger occasions football wise and blends that well with your personal life, upbringing, work etc which I think makes for a much more enjoyable read, and one that more people can relate than your usual football fight story of 10 of us vs 30 of them then the police came etc.
It is nice to hear Annis' story and your beliefs and the insight into your parents and family is nice, and can only help to create a better image of you than the media like to portray, to someone who doesn't know you! For someone who was lambasted by the media at times, without a chance to voice his opinion or stance, this allows him to do so; there are 2 sides to every story as we all know!
I feel readers may develop a growing appreciation for Annis from reading this book that others would not allow. The other books were often less personal stories, the fact that we have a real slant on the trials and tribulations throughout the years not only of the football club, but of his own life is what makes the book stand out. Topics such as child access, court cases, media slander and the death of some clearly much loved and well-respected parents allows us all to relate, and see the man behind the face, that has been plastered in both good and bad light by others.
All in all a good read, and an interesting look into the life of a man that we all have something in common with, our love for Cardiff City.
For a tenner delivered I would definitely recommend it, and would imagine it to be a cracking read on holiday sat on a recliner by the pool.
Read more
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59766
" MY STORY ANNIS "
http://www.annisabraham.co.uk/books/buy-books/
Re: " WHAT A GREAT READ "
Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:53 pm
Cheers Ian, ijs1985.
The book was honest and straight from the heart.
I am not ashamed of my past and I don't need to apologies to anyone.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59766
The book was honest and straight from the heart.
I am not ashamed of my past and I don't need to apologies to anyone.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59766
Re: " WHAT A GREAT READ "
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:46 pm
no problem mate! i did enjoy it and hope others can too
Re: " WHAT A GREAT READ "
Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:58 pm
ijs1985 wrote:no problem mate! i did enjoy it and hope others can too
Cheers Ian.