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The autobiography of a footballing legend, regarded by many as the greatest player of all time (including Pele). Here he candidly recounts the ups and downs of his footballing career, and provides a wealth of anecdotes of excess, featuring women, sex and alcohol in equally large measures. The hardback edition has sold over 200,000 copies, and this will be one of the biggest non-fiction paperbacks of the Summer. 32pp illus.
Synopsis
George Best needs little introduction. A legend in his own lifetime, he is undoubtedly the greatest footballer the UK has ever produced. Blessed with an extraordinary gift he brought a beauty and grace to the game never before seen. But Best was unable to cope with the success and fame his football genius brought. This title tells his story.
