Playing the Moldovans at Tennis
$36.02
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
5 July 2007
Summary
An eccentric wager finds Tony Hawks, a man who loves an unusual challenge, bound for the little-known Eastern European state of Moldova. His mission: to track down members of the country’s football team and persuade them to play him at tennis.
The bizarre quest ultimately has little to do with tennis or football, but instead turns into an extraordinary journey involving the Moldovan underworld, gypsies, chronic power shortages, near kidnap, and a surprisingly tender relationship with …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780091920357 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0091920353 |
| Author: | Tony Hawks |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Edition: | 07000th |
| Release Date: | 5 July 2007 |
| Weight: | 205g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 128mm x 196mm |
| Series: | Ebury Press |
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Critics Review
Even if you hate tennis and couldn’t find Moldova on the map, you’ll be charmed. Utterly recommended
Even if you hate tennis and couldn’t find Moldova on the map, you’ll be charmed. Utterly recommended * FHM *
Surprisingly touching as well as incredibly funny * The Oxford Times *
I expected to find this book funny, which it is; I didn’t expect to find it illuminating and rather moving, which it is too * Daily Mail *
This immensely readable account, enriched with moments of true hilarity is, quite honestly, a bit of a gem * Living Abroad Magazine *
Tony Hawks
Tony Hawks lives in London. He leads a diverse life and has various ‘jobs’, such as performing stand up comedy, appearing as a panellist on TV and radio (Have I Got News For You, Just A Minute, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue), acting, writing, playing tennis, and making music.
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