Keeping Quiet: Paul Nixon: The Autobiography - Hardcover

Nixon, Paul; Colman, Jon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0752476467 ISBN 13: 9780752476469

Publisher: The History Press, 2012

Synopsis

Paul 'mad as a badger' Nixon is one of cricket's most distinctive figures, a wicketkeeper known as much for his manic words and deeds as a trophy-laden career which spanned four decades. But behind the bullishness, England and Leicestershire's most notorious 'sledger' was battling strange mental demons both on and off the field. In "Keeping Quiet" the Cumbrian farmer's son reveals the nature of his psychological torment and how his career finally took off after conquering dyslexia. He offers a candid insight into the events that shaped his life, including family tragedy, turbulent England tours, a controversial World Cup, turmoil at his county, his sensational swansong, sledging tales aplenty - as well as revelations about match-fixing.

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Review:

Book of the Month September 2012 - 'Written in uniquely pacey and conversational style, as you move through this volume (and you will do, quickly) it s Nixon s voice you hear: positive, to-the-point, impassioned; whether justifying his on-field verbals, recalling playing successes or describing his mental state during certain periods of his career (or, sometimes, simply at the time of writing). A book befitting the man; whilst an abrasive competitor and occasionally eccentric character, Nixon will ultimately be remembered as Waugh describes him: A bloody good cricketer and a great bloke.' --All Out Cricket Magazine

'Entertaining, funny, unique and full of banter, this book is a must read' --The Middle Stump Blog

About the Author:

Paul Nixon is a high-profile domestic and international cricket star who has played for Kent, Leicestershire, and England. Jon Colman is a multi-award-winning sports writer with Cumbrian Newspapers. He is a fanatical England cricket fan and has followed the team and Paul Nixon's career closely over the years.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0752476467
• ISBN 13: 9780752476469
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240