But Freddie Flintoff has had a moment to reflect and he's noticed that throughout his four decades, although there's been little method in the madness, there has been the occasional common thread. The inside story of the world's most exciting cricketer - a national hero following the dramatic 2005 Ashes series - and the spectacular impact he has had on the game. Flintoff has also dedicated no less than 5 chapters (out of 24) to the 2005 ashes- in my opinion the greatest test series ever played.

Published just months after that historic win, this book was written primarily to capitalise on the post-Ashes euphoria.The inclusion of photographs is a positive aspect, providing readers with visual glimpses of Flintoff's career and personal life. Fred's approach to life draws on the sublime (his series winning performance in the 2005 Ashes) and the ridiculous (singing Elvis Presley's 'Suspicious Minds' in front of a live audience), from highs (making the transition to top TV presenter) to occasional lows (accidentally upsetting the lovely Bruce Forsyth), from the profane (discussing Shane Warne's barnet with Hollywood royalty) to the profound (why 'having a go' leads to self-respect).

A security bespoke A1 Sporting Memorabilia hologram seal that shimmers and animates when tilted is included on every Certificate of Authenticity.It’s hard to imagine anyone else having a career that spans sporting hero, TV star, musical performer and amateur boxer. Following his cricket career, he has pursued a career in television and radio, featuring in such television programmes as “A League of Their Own” and being one of the presenters of “Top Gear”.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Because of lockdown, I only received the book relatively recently and lockdown is one of the things occupying Flintoff’s mind in this book. Publishing at the end of October 2021, The Book of Fred showcases Flintoff’s unique approach to life. Each chapter Flintoff picks a topic and discusses it, with not much apparent connection between chapters, which is great because it makes it very easy to read.Being Freddie is the (ghost written) autobiography of former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff from childhood to 2005, when he was at the forefront of the English cricket team's historic re-conquest of the Ashes.

I am glad I read this, because even though I have watched his documentary and ALOTO, I could understand more about his views and opinions on certain aspects of life. Every signed product is issued with a Certificate of Authenticity verified by our Managing Director, which guarantees that every item has been hand-signed. The Book of Fred is filled with anecdotes, observations and the odd opinion all told with Fred's trademark humour and no-nonsense style.Every single Certificate of Authenticity is also verified by our chief executive officer - to guarantee that the item is genuine and hand signed. Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is a funny guy on the box but this was just bland and repetitious stuff that barely shed light on the 2005 Ashes that's been reported elsewhere. our favourite sportsman-turned-comedian- slash-leftfield-thinker Freddie Flintoff expels an eclectic and entertaining smorgasbord of anecdotes, impressions, reflections, ruminations, musings, cogitations, observations, rants, confessions and pearls of wisdom on all aspects of life's rich tapestry. Being Freddie" by Andrew Flintoff offers cricket fans a glimpse into the life of the legendary all-rounder, but falls short of reaching the heights one might expect from such an iconic figure. Biography: Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff (MBE) is a bestselling author, broadcaster and former England international cricketer.