Brian Lara: An Unauthorised Biography

by James Fuller

The most thrilling and controversial cricketer of his generation, Brian Lara is a hero to millions worldwide. A naturally attacking style and limitless scoring arc, allied to phenomenal mental and physical stamina, proved a recipe for some of the biggest and most-compelling innings in cricket history. This new biography charts the influences that shaped Lara as a child batting prodigy, through an astonishing and turbulent career and onto his post-cricket life as businessman, benefactor and national icon. Through in-depth interviews with former international players, coaches, teachers, neighbours, friends and family members, new light is shed on this brilliant but complex man; a true Caribbean hero who still has many chapters to write.

208 pages, Paperback

First published May 17, 2013

About the author

James Fuller has enjoyed the fine art of writing for many years now, he's currently in the process of bringing out his new up and coming fantasy novel: Fall Of The King, the first book in which he hopes to be a series of nine books. James has also written movie scripts, short stories, and has had numerous pieces of poetry published. Through the years he has acquired quite a large fan base for his ...fiction not only through his blog and other various social networking websites such as Facebook but with other writers and artists of all sorts. James' other personal projects also include a comic series for mature readers; a tale of love, loss and vengeance which ignites in amazing emotion as James hopes to bring his character and story to life (collaborating with an artist.)

James has an absolute passion for bringing characters and situations to life with his detailed writing skills that really brings his books to life and makes his characters and their journeys so favourable. As an author he also goes above and beyond when it comes to writing battle scenes, the intricate design and explanations of fighting, not only in swordplay but also in tactics is one of James incredible expertise in which he delights in.

When James isn't on his computer writing his 2nd book of his fantasy series (Salvas) or writing short stories he enjoys recreational activities such a camping, fishing, hiking, and archery. Along with being an adventurous outdoors man James also spends many of his hours in a day as a devoted husband and father.

Reviews

[Amit · Rating 5 out of 5]

5.0⭐

GENRE - NON FICTION / BIOGRAPHY.

The Prince of Port of Spain or Calypso King what ever you name him, he was one of the most exciting cricket talents of my time.I remember growing up as a child watching his advertising on TV, the commercial would go on saying Lara! Kya maara!!! Meaning Lara what a fabulous knock!!!, this was post his 375 vs England at Antigua.I loved his flair & flamboyance.He was like a musician who played his instrument on the cricket field, he was by far my favorite Cricket player across all formats most importantly he played in era when West Indies Cricket was going down hill and I often seen him play one man show kinda innings and sometimes even win it for his team. Sorry Sachin Tendulkar.....☹

ABOUT THE BOOK - The author has done a fantastic job gathering information about Lara from various notable sources and created an interesting and well explained Biography,also the author is not all praise for Lara and it doesn't seem to be a one sided affair but a very unbiased description of Brian Lara.
The book also has pictures from Lara's playing days specifically the record breaking innings of 375,501 and 400 Images as well as all his stats and personal record he accomplished in the game.
I would higly recommend folks to buy this book if they enjoy reading 📚 books on cricket and or Biography of a Cricketer 🏏.

The book also has some conversation in Carribean English however that is easily understandable like for example "yeah mahn!" Or "hush yuh arse nuh,Lara still the best Batsman in de whole westindies"🤣

The book is written in simple English and apt to new readers aswell as experienced ones you all will love it if you all are a Brian Charles Lara Fan's.

Thanks you 😊