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There's an awful lot of bubbly in Brazil: the life and times of a bon viveur
Book by Brazil, Alan, Parry, Mike
269 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2006
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July 9, 2017
A likeable read which features often a period of football I'm very fond of - 80s era first division and those world cups where the home nations were actually pretty good!
My favourite chapters were those where Brazil gives his opinion on football and footballers, not so much the horse racing bits, though I admire his passion for the sport and for life in general - his attitude is infectious. It's interesting reading this in 2017 when many of the players he was raving (or disparaging) about in 2006 are now in their own career twilights.
My favourite chapters were those where Brazil gives his opinion on football and footballers, not so much the horse racing bits, though I admire his passion for the sport and for life in general - his attitude is infectious. It's interesting reading this in 2017 when many of the players he was raving (or disparaging) about in 2006 are now in their own career twilights.
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December 31, 2021
A joyous tale of a life very well lived, Alan is a natural orator (good at stories) and tells many fantastic stories about a fantastic career. The ghostwriter, Mike Porky Parry leaves his mark throughout the book, and his friendship with Alan Brazil shines through. The book goes from harrowing to hilarious, and is a must read for all fans of football and broadcasting.
Five stars!
Five stars!
July 4, 2013
An entertaining book that fills in some of the gaps in the colourful life of Mr Brazil. As a fan of Aston Villa with so many memories of the 1981 championship win I have grown up with Alan Brazil (his side Ipswich came 2nd that season). His TalkSport Breakfast show is playing in my car every morning. But the unexplained absences of Alan Brazil certain mornings are finally explained in this book. It will make you laugh, but it would as the main writer is the legendary Mike Parry.
Not a classic but a good read for anyone who likes Talksport.
Not a classic but a good read for anyone who likes Talksport.
July 31, 2012
Good fun
February 1, 2014
Really wasn't keen on this book. Can't put my finger on why.
There is an awful lot of bubbly in the book, mostly going down his neck.
There is an awful lot of bubbly in the book, mostly going down his neck.
May 5, 2017
Started off OK, went down a bit in the middle and by the end was just boring and repetitive. Makes Brazil out to be a boozy, fat ex-footballer, who played for Scotland.
August 21, 2017
Hilariously Funny
Really enjoyed this rather candid review of Alan's life. His success and failures are in equal measures. Top top bloke
Really enjoyed this rather candid review of Alan's life. His success and failures are in equal measures. Top top bloke
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