Guy Martin autobiography
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Guy Martin autobiography
Not the best book I've ever read but worth a read nonetheless! £2 in the first charity box you see and I'll post it out to you on condition you make the same offer after you've read it.
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Re: Guy Martin autobiography
as above, but if its a book about real people and bikes then i'll read it.DaytonAndy wrote:Not the best book I've ever read but worth a read nonetheless!
reading recommendations: james whitham - what a good do, ron haslam - rocket men, mick grant - takin the mick, hizzy - steve hislop.
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Re: Guy Martin autobiography
Niall McKenzie's book is as good a read about racing bikes that i have read.
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duke63 wrote:Niall McKenzie's book is as good a read about racing bikes that i have read.
its a good read, and i like him, but its very analytical which didnt really do it for me.
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Re: Guy Martin autobiography
Andy if nobody else wants it I'll take you up on that generous offer but only if nobody else wants it and its available.
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I'm reading ring of Fire by Rick Broadbent at the moment. He is the author who wrote "That near death thing" which I thought was amazing, so thought I would give one of his other books a chance.
Just given That near death thing to a mate at work to read and after the first chapter he tells me he is hooked so highly recommended.
Just given That near death thing to a mate at work to read and after the first chapter he tells me he is hooked so highly recommended.
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Blade wrote:I'm reading ring of Fire by Rick Broadbent at the moment. He is the author who wrote "That near death thing" which I thought was amazing, so thought I would give one of his other books a chance.
yes "That near death thing" is a good read, ive missed "Ring of Fire" so will look at getting that.

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I'm reading "that Near Death Thing" at the moment, but "ring of Fire" is next on my list. I read Guys book a few months ago, and really enjoyed it, one of the best biker books imo. I read Stoners book just prior to that and found it dry compared to Guys, but still a good read.Tricky wrote:Blade wrote:I'm reading ring of Fire by Rick Broadbent at the moment. He is the author who wrote "That near death thing" which I thought was amazing, so thought I would give one of his other books a chance.
yes "That near death thing" is a good read, ive missed "Ring of Fire" so will look at getting that.
Barry Sheenes biography was a bloody hard read, interesting, but the structure of the story telling was a shambles, did my OCD head in!
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Re: Guy Martin autobiography
Cheers Andy your a star. I will make a donation asap and promise to do the same with the book when I've finished. Great idea.
Cheers agian mate.
Cheers agian mate.
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thanks for the offer but ive already read it. Went down a little in my estimations after I read that book.DaytonAndy wrote:Ps if Rocket wants it, he has first dibs due to man down thread!
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i slightly thought that after reading it, i didnt like the slagging off/dismissing others parts of it, it sounded like he's a little bitter, but then on the other hand didnt seem to care a jot, still like him though and think he's a fantastic character.rocket wrote:.......but ive already read it. Went down a little in my estimations after I read that book.