Chasing Shadows: The Life & Death of Peter Roebuck
Author(s): Tim Lane; Elliot Cartledge
Tim Lane and co-author Elliot Cartledge will explore the 'Roebuck phenomenon', how this seemingly awkward and eccentric intellectual giant became, briefly, an English cricket captain, was embroiled in a long-standing feud with the likes of Ian Botham and Viv Richards, gained adulation throughout the sub-continent and Australasia and established what was essentially a homespun charity to put scores of impoverished Africans through secondary schooling and university.
Along with the recollections and revelations of colleague and confidante Tim Lane, the book will feature in its telling the likes of Ian Botham, Viv Richards, Ian Chappell, Mark Nicholas, Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting, Kerry O'Keefe, Martin Crowe, Mike Coward, Jim Maxwell and many others, including members of the Roebuck family.
"The book has one supreme quality: it is fair-minded." Martin Flanagan, Sydney Morning Herald
"This first-class work of investigative reporting tracks down key figures who shed crucial light on Roebuck's life, while resisting pat conclusions." Steven Carroll, Canberra Times
"This tantalising kaleidoscope of a book, which honours the complexity of the man while rigorously pursuing the truth." Steven Carroll, Canberra Times
"There could be no more difficult person to interperet" Tim Lane, Sunday Age
Product Information
Tim Lane is one of the most recognised and respected sporting commentators in Australia, Tim was an ABC television and radio icon for many years before joining commercial networks. He is into his fourth decade of calling test cricket and remains heavily involved in the print media as well, most notably with a Saturday sport column for The Age. Tim lives in Melbourne, Australia.Elliot Cartledge is a freelance writer, editor and author of two sporting books, The Hafey Years (2011) and Footy's Glory Days (2013). He has played and coached cricket in four different continents, has extensive contacts in both playing and official ranks and has worked in cricket development for the ICC. Elliot lives in Melbourne, Australia.
General Fields
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- : Hardie Grant Books
- : E2
- : 01 June 2017
- : 234mm X 153mm
- : Australia
- : 01 April 2017
- : books
Special Fields
- : Tim Lane; Elliot Cartledge
- : Paperback
- : 617
- : English
- : 298