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The Master

The Brilliant Career of Roger Federer

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The Master

By: Christopher Clarey
Narrated by: Kiff Vandenheuvel
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A major biography of the greatest men's tennis player of the modern era.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest ever sportspeople, Roger Federer is a global phenomenon. From his humble beginnings as a temperamental teenager to becoming symbol of enduring greatness, The Master is the definitive biography of a global icon who is both beloved and yet intensely private. But his path from temperamental bleach-blond teenager with dubious style sense to one of the greatest, most self-possessed and elegant of competitors has been a long-running act of will, not destiny. He not only had a great gift. He had grit.

Based on 20 years of one-on-one interviews with Federer and with wide access to Federer's inner circle, including his coaches and key rivals, legendary sports reporter Christopher Clarey's account will be a must-listen retrospective for the loyal sports fan and anyone interested in the inner workings of unfaltering excellence. The Master tells the story of Federer's life and career on both an intimate and grand scale.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Christopher Clarey (P)2021 Hachette Audio Sports Tennis
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absolutely love the story and the way of explanation of Rogers life

however the narrator, trying to do impersonations of peoples quotes made it hard to listen to

incredible book! Terrible impersonations

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An insightful listen, enjoyed the wonderful career of RF & understanding the matches and rivalries. Will listen again!

Must read for Federer fans

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Really enjoyed this book, it’s an excellent listen, highly recommended. It’s brings the full Roger Federer story to light.

Fantastic

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Great recollection of Federer’s journey from young to present. Would’ve have been great to get more insight from Federer himself to garner his own thoughts and thinking, but not to be. All in all, well written and constructed.

A Federer story from a journalist’s perspective

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If only there where photos, but Clarey paints wonderful pictures of every stroke, game and match.

Champion

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The narrator’s accents and pronunciations were comedically poor and the book written in a way as to suggest that Federer was some kind of wise prophet, head and shoulders above his peers. A fantastic player for sure and a great businessman, but like many solo sportspeople, he just ain’t that interesting outside of his sporting achievements.

Saccharine eulogy

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A very long narrative that was hard to listen to. Roger was a fantastic tennis player.This book does not do him justice.

Disappointing The game was far better .

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it honestly just goes on and on a bit boring for me to keep listening vvv

not much

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