Hunter Davies is one of the most respected writers in the country. THE GLORY GAME is a footballing classic still in print some 30 years since its original publication but Hunter is also a successful novelist and distinguished biographer, whose subjects include The Beatles, Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne. Now, though, he describes his own extraordinary life, from growing up on a Carlisle council estate in the 1950s and his student days at Durham to his introduction to Fleet Street, his enduring obsession with football and memorabilia, and the many fascinating characters he has met, interviewed and written about over the last 40 years. It is also the intimate portrait of his marriage to teenage sweetheart Margaret Forster, herself a well-known novelist. Full of wonderful observations, warm humour and colourful anecdote - a memoir to treasure.
Hunter Davies
Hunter Davies is a British author, journalist, and broadcaster known for his biographies and novels. He is best known for his authorized biography of The Beatles, which was published in 1968 and remains a definitive work on the iconic band. Davies' writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and thorough research, making his works both informative and engaging. His contributions to literature include several successful biographies, novels, and travel books that have cemented his reputation as a prolific and talented writer. Davies has had a significant impact on the genre of biography, setting the standard for in-depth and well-researched works that provide insight into the lives of notable figures.