Guest alwayswithflair Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 are you serious? I bought the book on saturday and have read 40 pages or so. I think its a great read and takes me back. Am looking forward to reading more. Interested to know what the next book will be about :-) Only downside is that the price is very steep. Yes I'm serious but I'm not surprised you haven't noticed all the errors.Also, I never said it was a bad book just that the editor has done a very poor job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alwayswithflair Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I have to say that this book does have some very interesting sections in it and whilst some of it reads like the tantrum of a 5 year-old, other parts are astonishingly refreshing and thought-provoking. I find myself agreeing with a lot of what is said in the prose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie_Dave Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 just got my copy delivered this afternoon, looks like it should be a good read :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammyb87 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Is this book available in club shop? if not what other book stores sell it locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie_Dave Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 just finished it, awesome read, get insight for someone like me who hasn't been part of that wednesday supporter community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan27 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Is this book available in club shop? if not what other book stores sell it locally?Waterstones had several copies the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakefieldowl Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Sorry I didn't see this subject earlier. I have been dying to know what people that have read it think, as this matters more to me than anything. Thanks to everyone for taking time posting comments.Folger Thanks so much for your comments. I really appreciate it and reading your comments made it all worth whileAlways, Yep I agree with the editing. I am very precious about the book and was really disappointed with some of the errors. I am surprised you found it hard to read though, as I deliberately set out to make it 'very easily readable and unambiguous'. Thanks for your comments all the same..................and yes it is available in the shop, Waterstones, HMV, WHSmith, Amazon etcKeep your comments coming please, good or bad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owllincoln Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) loved reading every page. Am trying to convince the missus to read it now. Loved the early 80's section as that was when i really got into football. Away trips to places like Cardiff are still etched in miy mind!!Looking forward to your next book :-) Edited December 23, 2009 by owllincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emiloublue Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Keep your comments coming please, good or bad ! Only about half way through but I did only get it yesterday and felt I should try to be a little bit sociable on Xmas Day. Couldn't put it down though. Living 200+ miles away I probably didn't get to half the games you did yet I seem to have been at most that feature in your book. It brings back all the emotion and you realise that even if those dark days of the seventies return, they'll still be our club and trying to recreate an allegiance with any other club just to taste some glory would mean zilch. Even though you know there are thousands and thousands of us who feel the same way it's great to have those inner beliefs affirmed in print. I too feel jealousy and despise the glory hunters but, you know, they don't have something that we have. Their scars aren't as deep and don't hurt as much and their joy is shallow and short lived. Your book, adding to the great work done for this club by LS has lifted by spirits. Just need some points now! Top read. If you love Wednesday, read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie_Dave Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 leant the book to some mates who aren't into football over the holiday period, i think they get why i stay up til 4am for this club now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside_Owl Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yes I'm serious but I'm not surprised you haven't noticed all the errors. Also, I never said it was a bad book just that the editor has done a very poor job. I have to agree wholeheartedly on this. As a writer myself I am really astonished at the poor editing and general level of English. It's taking away from the enjoyment of the book for me, sadly. What were the publishers doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripper Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I bought this book to read on the way to the Blackpool match, very good read and am enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownlad Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I bought it for my old man and he is actually reading it, which is a surprise. So it must be quite good! I haven't really asked him about it but he mentioned in passing the other day that it was a bit like reading a story of him growing up watching Wednesday. He's 60 this year and he remembers all the games etc in the book, I think it's a bit of a memory lane trip and that's what he likes about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 It's at the side of our toilet so it must be a good read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I've been saving this book (Christman present) to read on holiday. I flew out the day after going to Reading - totally p*ssed off. But this book, and a fortnight away, helped restore my enthusism. I started watching Wednesday around the same time and remember many of the matches; Burnley, new year's eve, fancy dress, Hitler having his obviously fake toy gun confiscated by an over zealous copper at the turnstiles. This book brought back many memories. Yes there were many drafting errors. And the language was very simplistic; it reminded me of Mel Sterland's autobiography. But it was an enthralling read. I don't know if it would mean as much to non-football fans, or even fans of other teams, but to me it captured the spirit of the times, my times, and why it means so much to be a Wednesdayite and why, despite being introduced to Wednesday with a decade of utter rubbish (the 70s not the 00s), I will continue going until I'm physically unable. Not really looking forward to volume 2 as it will have a lot to live up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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