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Andrew Pettifer

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in London, The United Kingdom

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Travel, Sports

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Bill Bryson , Nick Hornby

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Andrew Pettifer is a British–Australian writer whose work blends humour, heart, and reflection on the quirks of being human. His books explore the joys of travel, the bonds of community, and the lifelong rollercoaster of following Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

Born in London, Andrew spent 35 years as a chartered building services engineer, holding senior roles with global firms Arup and Mott MacDonald after relocating to Sydney in 2007. Alongside his career, he wrote widely for the engineering industry and developed a lasting fascination with leadership, storytelling, and what makes people tick.

In 2023, he retired to pursue his passions for travel, sport, and writing. Together with his wife Tracy, he embarked on a two-year midlife gap yea ...more

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	Travels with Tracy: Tales from a Midlife Gap Year 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When the Final Whistle Blows: Glory, Grief and Tottenham Hotspur 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Andrew Pettifer liked Lorna Gater's review of When the Final Whistle Blows: Glory, Grief and Tottenham Hotspur: "A beautifully written book about Spurs 24/25 season, a monumental Europa League win and a clearly loved friend Cameron. This was emotional to read due to my life long love of Spurs but also due to the dedication to Andrew Pettifer's friend. It was gr" Read more of this review »
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Andrew Pettifer liked Erin Attenborough's review of Travels with Tracy: Tales from a Midlife Gap Year: "Clever, witty, observational zingers and good fun. Both balm and encouragement for itchy feet!"
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