Who Was Hurricane Higgins
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Who Was Hurricane Higgins
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Author : Tony Francis
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-10-13
Who Was Hurricane Higgins written by Tony Francis and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins transcended sport in a way very few sportsmen ever have. In this definitive biography, Tony Francis describes how Alex threw himself into life like a man throwing himself off a cliff. No safety net. No plan. No fear. No shame. Francis interviews more than sixty witnesses to this extraordinary life and comes up with a remarkable series of adventures to surprise even Alex's staunchest fans. We hear from his ex-wife Lynn who tolerated him for ten years, helped him recover from a suicide attempt, watched him trash the house, but still has a fondness for the father of her kids. Snooker champion Jimmy White, Alex's best friend, says: 'I loved him, I hated him, I loved him, I hated him!' The author investigates the Irish drink culture which undermined his family, colleagues and, of course Higgins himself. How did Higgins' fellow Irish sportsman and biggest fan, Barry McGuigan, escape the excesses which dragged Higgins and George Best into the gutter? Did drink account for Higgins' wild outbursts or was there something more to it? Why did his lost love describe the man who once head-butted a tournament official as 'the gentlest man I ever met'? For all his faults, Higgins was, for a time, the most loved sportsman in Britain. He remains a legend and the most outstanding, charismatic snooker player who ever walked into an arena. Francis traces his crazy life from the time when as a baby he was kept in a shoe box in his mother's top drawer, to the sheltered accommodation in Sandy Row, Belfast where died. If you want to know what kind of man could mesmerise and terrorise his way to the top; be acclaimed by millions one moment and literally thrown out of a pub the next; die in pitiful isolation yet be celebrated by thousands lining the streets in what amounted to a state funeral, then Who Was Hurricane Higgins? is a must-read.
From The Eye Of The Hurricane
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Author : Alex Higgins
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-05-01
From The Eye Of The Hurricane written by Alex Higgins and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Considered by many to be a genius at his peak, Alex Higgins's unorthodox play and exciting style earned him the nickname 'Hurricane' and led to his immense popularity and fame. In 1972 he became the youngest winner of the World Championship, repeating his victory in emotional style in 1982. Higgins's story is so much more than just snooker. Head-butting tournament officials, threatening to shoot team-mates, getting involved with gangsters, abusing referees, affairs with glamorous women, frequent fines and lengthy bans, all contributed to Higgins slipping down the rankings as he succumbed to drink and lost his fortune. After suffering throat cancer, Alex Higgins now reflects on his turbulent life and career in his first full autobiography. The Hurricane is back - prepare to be caught up in the carnage.
Alex Higgins Snooker Legend
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Author : J Hennessey
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2013-05-24
Alex Higgins Snooker Legend written by J Hennessey and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-24 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When Alex Higgins' first manager, John McLaughlin, bestowed the nickname 'Hurricane Higgins' on the young, feisty snooker player he had no idea just how apt it was to prove over the next thirty years. Eye of the Hurricane details a sad but uplifting story of a man who had everything to play for but now has to play hard for anything he can get. It describes Higgins, sitting fitfully on snooker's sidelines, still has a story to tell, another controversy to spark. Author John Hennessey promises a 'wart and all' account of Alex Higgin's life and that is precisely what he delivers in this thoroughly absorbing book. . . well-told but cautionary tale of how narr ow the line is between genius and insanity 'This first proper account of Higgin's life is all the more clear-eyed for being written without his co-operation.
The Hurricane
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Author : Bill Borrows
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Hurricane written by Bill Borrows and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Snooker players categories.
'Jaw-dropping . . . Whether you like snooker or not, it's as good a 'wild man' story as you're likely to read.' Dave Faulkner, Time Out Born on a council estate in Belfast, Alex Higgins left school at 15. In 1972, aged only 23, he became the youngest person ever to win the snooker world championship. He triumphed again in an emotional final ten years later, in the process becoming the biggest box-office draw the game has ever known. Alex Higgins was a showman, gambler, comedian, bully, charmer and alcoholic. His antics – and ferocious temper – were legendary, yet he was loved by millions. Bill Borrows vividly reconstructs the terrifying roller-coaster ride that is Higgins's life. Outrageous, gripping and ultimately emotionally wrenching, this is the definitive account of the one of the most charismatic and self-destructive figures ever to appear in British sport. 'A reminder of Higgins's wild and wretched ways, but also of his genius.' Nick Pitt, Sports Book of the Year, Sunday Times 'I genuinely read this unauthorised portrait of Alex Higgins in one sitting, so compelling is the tale of this disturbed genius.' Brian Reade, Daily Mirror 'Borrows shows how Higgins almost destroyed himself through his addictive, psychotic personality. At time the book almost reads like a script for a horror film.' Leo McKinstry, Sports Books of the Year, Sunday Telegraph
Let Me Tell You About Alex Crazy Days And Nights On The Road With The Hurricane
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Author : John Virgo
language : en
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Release Date : 2012-04-02
Let Me Tell You About Alex Crazy Days And Nights On The Road With The Hurricane written by John Virgo and has been published by Kings Road Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
For a nation with a long and proud military tradition, one token stands above all others as a mark of recognition for the ultimate acts of individual feats of arms: the Victoria Cross. Awarded for one reason alone--to mark extreme acts of great heroism by British and Commonwealth servicemen in the face of the enemy--it is unquestionably the hardest club in the world to gain entrance to. Its holders--ordinary soldiers, sailors and airmen--are linked by an uncommon bond of exceptional bravery, displayed often at great personal risk and against impossible odds. The VC has been awarded only thirteen times since the end of the Second World War in 1945. Three of these awards were made to recipients who had paid the ultimate sacrifice while demonstrating gallantry beyond the call of duty. Forged in battle, from the shell-scarred hills of Korea, to the windswept marshland of East Falkland and today's counter-insurgency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, each one of these VCs has a uniquely inspiring tale to tell. This is their incredible story.
Eye Of The Hurricane
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Author : John Hennessey
language : en
Publisher: Mainstream
Release Date : 2001
Eye Of The Hurricane written by John Hennessey and has been published by Mainstream this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When Alex Higgins' first manager, John McLaughlin, bestowed the nickname 'Hurricane Higgins' on the young, feisty snooker player he had no idea just how apt it was to prove over the next thirty years. Eye of the Hurricane details a sad but uplifting story of a man who had everything to play for but now has to play hard for anything he can get. It describes Higgins, sitting fitfully on snooker's sidelines, still has a story to tell, another controversy to spark. Author John Hennessey promises a 'wart and all' account of Alex Higgin's life and that is precisely what he delivers in this thoroughly absorbing book. . . well-told but cautionary tale of how narr ow the line is between genius and insanity 'This first proper account of Higgin's life is all the more clear-eyed for being written without his co-operation.
Hurricane Higgins Snooker Scrapbook
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Author : Alex Higgins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Hurricane Higgins Snooker Scrapbook written by Alex Higgins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Snooker players categories.
Behind The White Ball
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Author : Jimmy White
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-12-31
Behind The White Ball written by Jimmy White and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
After Hurricane Higgins crashed out of snooker's top league, Jimmmy White has been the `People's Champion' even though he never quite made the top World spot, pipped at the post in 1995 by Stephen Hendry, after missing one single black. Aged 16, White was the youngest player to win the English Amateur Championship. At 18, he won the World Amateur title. By 1984, he's a professional success, married but not at all settled. He's the kind of man who goes out for a packet of cigarettes and comes home two weeks later. Gambling, women, marathon binges with showbiz friends like Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones, have threatened the stability of his marriage. But somehow White has survived, to tell in candid detail, a most unusual, often outrageous story of a very sporting life.
Zane And The Hurricane A Story Of Katrina
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Author : Rodman Philbrick
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2014-02-25
Zane And The Hurricane A Story Of Katrina written by Rodman Philbrick and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-25 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Facing death, they are rescued from an attic air vent by a kind, elderly musician and a scrappy young girl--both African American. The chaos that ensues as storm water drowns the city, shelter and food vanish, and police contribute to a dangerous, frightening atmosphere, creates a page-turning tale that completely engrosses the reader. Based on the facts of the worst hurricane disaster in U.S. history, Philbrick includes the lawlessness and lack of government support during the disaster as well as the generosity and courage of those who risked their lives and safety to help others. Here is an unforgettable novel of heroism in the face of truly challenging circumstances.
Crucible S Greatest Matches
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Author : Hector Nunns
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2017-04-14
Crucible S Greatest Matches written by Hector Nunns and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Since 1977 the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield has staged the snooker World Championship and in that time become one of the most beloved and iconic venues in sport. In this book the UK's leading snooker writer Hector Nunns makes his selection of the greatest matches ever played in the famous amphitheatre, featuring the heroes of the early years right through to the household names of the present day. With exclusive contributions from the players involved, and how they saw the build-up, the match itself, the agony of defeat and ecstasy of victory, and the experience of being involved in a memorable encounter on the sport's greatest stage, in what is always the biggest, best and final tournament of the season. The Crucible's Greatest Matches recalls how promoter Mike Watterson stumbled across the theatre with the help of his wife Carole and throws the spotlight on classic matches involving Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Jimmy White, the late and much-missed Alex Higgins and Paul Hunter, Cliff Thorburn, Terry Griffiths, Ken Doherty and of course the 1985 black-ball final between Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis.