A Handful of Summers
A Memoir
Gordon Forbes
"Tennis tales from the glory days of Fred Perry and Virginia Wade. This delightful insider's account takes readers on a hilarious journey through the world of tennis on the international circuit. The author, a player of international repute, shares his colorful and often outrageous experiences with some of the most iconic tennis players of all time. From locker rooms to small hotels and the lawns of Wimbledon, this memoir will transport you to a bygone era where tennis was more about the players than the game itself. With a Foreword by Peter Ustinov, this cult classic is a must-read for any tennis fan."
Publish Date
1997-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
1997-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1978
Goodreads Rating
4.07
ISBN
9781928257424
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2019-08-16T16:20:18.000Z
@JordanChris @brizfagan @AndreAgassi @KeithConlon @adeLOLpodcast hope you enjoy Andre’s book. Ghosted by JR Moehringer who has written a few others that are great reads (The Tender Bar, Sutton & Shoe Dog) Another great tennis book is “A Handful of Summers”. Stories and journey through the 60’s on the tennis tour. – source