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VILLENEUVE
The Life Of The Legendary Racing Driver
by Gerald Donaldson
"I love the smell of burning rubber."
- Gilles Villeneuve
"Gilles was abnormally brave. To race against he was one of the
hardest bastards I ever knew, but absolutely fair. He was a giant
of a driver."
- Keke Rosberg
"Gilles Villeneuve was someone I took a great liking to...although
I questioned the risks he used to take. He was the craziest devil
I ever came across in Formula 1."
- Niki Lauda
Some Villeneuve biography reviews...
'A quite brillant book...this is, without doubt, the best motor
racing book this reviewer has ever read.'
- Autosport
'Presented in an exemplary manner...with great feeling, sincerity
and integrity...it is one of the best written motor racing books
of all time.'
- Autocar
'This is the best biography I have ever read, superbly
researched, written from the heart, published cleanly with due
appreciation of the subject. It is also the most moving.'
- Motoring News
'This is for me one of the finest racing driver
biographies...Villeneuve was a remarkable sportsman and Donaldson
has delivered the ultimate tribute to his memory.'
- Daily Telegraph
'A sensitive, insightful portrait...a fascinating narrative. This
is a captivating biography - a passionate book that is just too
good to set aside.'
- Autoweek
'The best racing book I've ever read. Few sports books can ever
have approached the intensity of feeling...A giant of a book was
needed to do this subject justice and Donaldson should be forever
proud of having produced just that.'
- Prix Editions International
'It is literally true to say that I had the greatest difficulty
putting this book down every time I picked it up. Don't miss it!'
- Murray Walker
'Meticulously researched, finely structured, eloquently written.
I think this is an outstanding motor racing biography.'
- The Times
'At times the pages of the book almost seem to reek of the
pungent aroma of burning rubber and reverberate with the scream
of racing engines extended to their limit, such are Donaldson's
powers of description.'
- Toronto Star
'A fantastic book...a wonderful portrait of Gilles - both sides
of the man - I couldn't put it down.'
- Teknikens Vaerld
'Hacks, ghost-writers and others of that ilk should study this
book to see just how good a biography can be.'
- Auto Classic
'Donaldson put a great deal of effort into his research and has
made a magnificent tribute to this great Canadian driver.'
- Le Journal de Montreal
'This is the best racing biography I have ever read.'
- On Track
'Beautifully written...one of those rare books that has received
plaudits from everyone who has had the pleasure of reading it.
Written with sincerity, insight and overwhelming passion, this
fitting tribute is simply impossible to put down and comes with
the highest recommendation.
- Formula 1 Magazine
'Alive, comprehensive, objective...a very important book...not to
be missed.'
- Sport Auto
'Never has a champion been profiled in such a masterly way. Never
in auto racing history has a book been written with so much
seriousness, attention to detail and flair. Proof of its worth is
the success the book is having around the world. A 'must' for all
who follow F1.'
- La Gazzetta Dello Sport
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JAMES HUNT
The Biography
by Gerald Donaldson
"The whole point was that I was basically getting along with my
life in my own way and I didn't really care what anyone thought.
I said to myself: 'Stuff it. I'll do it my way.'"
- James Hunt
"A total non-comformist who was a curious mixture of wit,
intelligence and unparalleled stubborness...He was definitely no
saint. Whatever else he might have been James was not boring."- Stirling Moss
"I was just devastated by the news of his death...For me he was the most charismatic personality who's ever been in Formula 1."
- Niki Lauda
Some HUNT reviews...
'Gerald Donaldson's acclaimed James Hunt book perfectly captures the decadence, and latterly, depression that bookended the '76 world champion's life. Expertly researched and intimately presented, it's a benchmark racing biog on any fan's must-read list.'
- Autosport.com
'It is, quite simply, the best biography of a racing driver I've
ever read...a well-balanced, well-written, emotionally charged story...A great - and an accurate - work that reveals
the inner man, it will make you laugh and cry.'
- Classic Cars
'It plumbs James Hunt with unwavering focus...The warts are
exposed fully but they are accompanied by deep insights into
what made Hunt tick.'
- Toronto Star
'Donaldson, in this thoughtful and intimate work, has
delved behind the headlines and fleshed out the character
behind the caricatures of James Hunt.'
- Daily Telegraph
'It's an epic...in-depth research and a flowing style...The
definitive Hunt biography.'
- Autosport
'It will come as no surprise to anyone who has read Donaldson's
brilliant book on Gilles Villeneuve, which set a new standard
in driver biographies, to learn that he has performed an
equally accomplished job in producing this definitive new book
on Hunt...A meticulously crafted piece of writing...This is a
book that deserves to be read.'
- Motoring News
'Donaldson's greatest gift is his appraisal of character, which
is no mean feat in the case of Hunt...Donaldson has succeeded,
warts and all.'
- Performance Racing News
'Donaldson's biography has a compelling edge because his
subject was a man of acute, and almost inexplicable,
contrasts...The book doesn't baulk at the less savoury side of
Hunt and, more to the point, makes a compelling read.
- CAR
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FANGIO
The Life Behind The Legend
by Gerald Donaldson
"I went racing in tremendous spirits. I felt like another
person when I was behind the wheel. I felt ecstatic.
I often used to sing to myself." - Fangio
"I began to remember the things that led up to the
accident. I said to myself, 'How easy it is to die!'
I had gone from life to a kind of death in no time at
all, without feeling a thing." - Fangio
"I thought that if I went on racing, I might only prove
that I was stupid." - Fangio
"There is no way you can compare me with him.
No, I could never do what he did. That man was a hero."
- Michael Schumacher
"You came into a room full of racing personalities, world
champions and so on, and then Fangio comes in. All eyes
turn towards him, all else is forgotten."
- Jackie Stewart
"As impressive as he was, he was the nicest guy imaginable.
Most of us who drove quickly were bastards, but he was unique.
For me, Fangio the man is even greater than the myth."
- Stirling Moss
Some Fangio biography reviews...
'A thrilling tale of one of the 20th century's sporting icons...
studious, controlled, finely detailed writing. Donaldson's offering on
the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio mirrors his deep understanding
for the sport's heroes.'
- The Independent
'Donaldson made his name with his biography of Gilles Villeneuve.
James Hunt was so impressed he insisted they work together on his
biography. This time Donaldson works his magic on Fangio, one of
the most charasmatic names in Formula One.'
- Motor Sport
'Reproduced from Donaldson's fabulous original, this is the
definitive biog of a man still regarded by many as the best ever.
It charts the Argentinian's arduous journey from humble
beginnings to world-wide superstardom. A match for Donaldson's
James Hunt book.'
- Autosport
'It plumbs James Hunt with unwavering focus...The warts are
exposed fully but they are accompanied by deep insights into
what made Hunt tick.'
- Toronto Star
'Donaldson, in this thoughtful and intimate work, has
delved behind the headlines and fleshed out the character
behind the caricatures of James Hunt.'
- Daily Telegraph
'It's an epic...in-depth research and a flowing style...The
definitive Hunt biography.'
- Autosport
'It will come as no surprise to anyone who has read Donaldson's
brilliant book on Gilles Villeneuve, which set a new standard
in driver biographies, to learn that he has performed an
equally accomplished job in producing this definitive new book
on Hunt...A meticulously crafted piece of writing...This is a
book that deserves to be read.'
- Motoring News
'Donaldson's greatest gift is his appraisal of character, which
is no mean feat in the case of Hunt...Donaldson has succeeded,
warts and all.'
- Performance Racing News
'Donaldson's biography has a compelling edge because his
subject was a man of acute, and almost inexplicable,
contrasts...The book doesn't baulk at the less savoury side of
Hunt and, more to the point, makes a compelling read.
- CAR
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FANGIO
The Life Behind The Legend
by Gerald Donaldson
"I went racing in tremendous spirits. I felt like another
person when I was behind the wheel. I felt ecstatic.
I often used to sing to myself." - Fangio
"I began to remember the things that led up to the
accident. I said to myself, 'How easy it is to die!'
I had gone from life to a kind of death in no time at
all, without feeling a thing." - Fangio
"I thought that if I went on racing, I might only prove
that I was stupid." - Fangio
"There is no way you can compare me with him.
No, I could never do what he did. That man was a hero."
- Michael Schumacher
"You came into a room full of racing personalities, world
champions and so on, and then Fangio comes in. All eyes
turn towards him, all else is forgotten."
- Jackie Stewart
"As impressive as he was, he was the nicest guy imaginable.
Most of us who drove quickly were bastards, but he was unique.
For me, Fangio the man is even greater than the myth."
- Stirling Moss
Some Fangio biography reviews...
'A thrilling tale of one of the 20th century's sporting icons...
studious, controlled, finely detailed writing. Donaldson's offering on
the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio mirrors his deep understanding
for the sport's heroes.'
- The Independent
'Donaldson made his name with his biography of Gilles Villeneuve.
James Hunt was so impressed he insisted they work together on his
biography. This time Donaldson works his magic on Fangio, one of
the most charasmatic names in Formula One.'
- Motor Sport
'Reproduced from Donaldson's fabulous original, this is the
definitive biog of a man still regarded by many as the best ever.
It charts the Argentinian's arduous journey from humble
beginnings to world-wide superstardom. A match for Donaldson's
James Hunt book.'
- Autosport
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