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Alex Ferguson:

By: Alex Ferguson
Narrated by: James Macpherson, Alex Ferguson
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Meet the man who helmed Manchester United for 27 years. A tour de force in the world of football, Alex Ferguson wrote this book for his fans, addressing personal feuds, triumphs and highlights of his life on the pitch. A must-listen for football fanatics around the world.

Revised and updated with new material from the paperback edition.

Includes a prelude read by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson's compelling story is always honest and revealing he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented European success for Aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson's best-selling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at Manchester United since his retirement as well as his teachings at the Harvard Business School, a night at the Oscars and a boat tour round the Hebrides, where he passed unrecognised.

The extra material adds fresh insights and detail on his final years as United's manager.

Both the psychology of management and the detail of football strategy at the top level can be complex matters but no-one has explained them in a more interesting and accessible way for the general reader than Sir Alex does here.

My Autobiography is revealing, endlessly entertaining and above all inspirational.

The reader James Macpherson most notably appeared in 'Taggart' as DCI Mike Jardine, and has also read the audiobook editions of Ian Rankin's Rebus series and Billy Connolly's Route 66.

©2013 Alex Ferguson (P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton

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A must read / listen for every football fan.

An insightful first person overview of Fergie. The narrator has a Scottish accent which grows on you to such an extent that now my mind has accepted it as Alex Ferguson's real voice.

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Captivating book on lived experiences on leadership.

Strong lived leadership experiences that one teach about the art of retaining control and being vulnerable while at the same knowing when it’s time to quit while at the top of your game.

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Never made a mistake in his life

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I understand that this is an autobiography, but according to Ferguson he made only minor mistakes during his time at MUFC. Given his level of success, he certainly made more good decisions than bad, but even his poor transfer business is described as down to the players themselves and not mistakes he may have made. That said, his understanding and description of how effective leaders operate is second to none. He also understands how early experiences in life and in football shaped his later successes. This was a well written and well performed book. My issues with it are on a personality level. I was certainly entertained by it and it does provide a little window into the life of a top-level football manager.

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A must for the Man Utd fans

I am a Man Utd fan and grew up watching these teams play on TV from the late 90's until AF retirement in 2013. Brought back a lot of good memories of the joys and disappointments we experienced as supporters. From a football management perspective it was very insightful.

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amazing book

the best book on life and sports I have had the pleasure of listening to

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Listen to it multiple times

I even listen to it going to bed. Very well written. Gave it to my dad and listens to it when falls asleep too.

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A Class Act!

Loved this book. Easy listen. Yeah, i know i'm a Manchester United fan, but you gotta give it to the guy. Brilliant career that he had, that every professional from every field can learn from. A few will ever accomplish what he did at United.

Thumbs up to the narrator, sounded like him but "clearer" than Fergie! Loved the expressions, it was as if you were there when the incidents happened.

I can't really find fault. 5 star!

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Great Story

After a few mins I got used to the accent. Overall the performance was great and insightful

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Not as good as expected given his experience.

Slightly disappointed about the depth of the book, but I guess that is football for you. Worth listening to just for general info but nothing more unfortunately.

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I don't like soccer, so why am I suprised?

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A friend suggested this book. He loves soccer.
I don't like soccer, so the whole thing was wasted on me. Some sports bios transcend the sport...not this one.

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