Bounce
The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice
$19.97
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2011
Summary
From the author of *You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) Anything*
Essential reading for an astounding summer of sport; If you’ve ever wondered what makes a champion, Bounce has the answer.
What are the real secrets of sporting success, and what lessons do they offer about life? Why doesn’t Tiger Woods “choke”? Why are the best figure skaters those that have fallen over the most and why has one small street in Reading prod…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780007350544 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0007350546 |
| Author: | Matthew Syed |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | Fourth Estate Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 129mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Fourth Estate |
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Critics Review
‘A gripping examination of the hidden forces that come together in the making of a champion.’ Michael Atherton, former England cricket captain
‘A fascinating subject and Syed is a dazzling writer.’ Owen Slot, The Times
‘I love this book. A must-read if you have ever wondered what sets the super-achievers and the rest of us apart – in any field, not just in sport. I only wish I had read it when I was fifteen.’ Gabby Logan, BBC presenter and former international gymnast
‘Intellectually stimulating and hugely enjoyable at a stroke … challenged some of my most cherished beliefs about life and success.’ Jonathan Edwards, triple jump world record holder
Matthew Syed
Matthew Syed is an award-winning journalist on the Times, writing for both the sports pages and the comment pages. He is a three-time Commonwealth table-tennis champion and competed in two Olympics. He studied PPE at Balliol College Oxford where he was awarded a prize-winning first class degree.
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