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That Near Death Thing: Inside the Most Dangerous Race in the World [Paperback]

Rick Broadbent (Author)
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Publication Date: 2 May 2013

THAT NEAR DEATH THING is a life-affirming journey to the heart of the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man TT is a throwback to a maverick era that existed before PR platitudes and PC attitudes. WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR-shortlisted author Rick Broadbent gets inside the helmets of four leading motorcycle racers as they battle fear, fire and family tragedy for a gritty sort of glory. Guy Martin is a tea-drinking truck mechanic and TV eccentric who 'sucks the rabbits out of hedges', but must now deal with the flipside of fame; Conor Cummins is the local hero facing a race against time as he battles depression and a broken body after falling down the mountain; John McGuinness is the living legend fending off the ravages of middle-age for one last hurrah; Michael Dunlop is the wild child living with one of the most remarkable legacies in sport. They tell their astonishing stories in a book that provides the most rounded, intimate, behind-the-scences account yet of the last great race.

Rick Broadbent has delivered the final word on the Isle of Man TT, one that really gets to grips with an event that continually pulls unsung riders and fans back year after year to witness That Near Death Thing.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (2 May 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1409138976
  • ISBN-13: 978-1409138976
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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What possesses man to risk his life and limb in search of the next high?.. Times journalist and author Broadbent has come closer than ever to answering that question. (PRESS ASSOCIATION 20120616)

I seem to have consumed every TT-related book/article/video clip so far, but this one is a cracker... perhaps the best of all (MOTORSPORT 20120901)

Broadbent skilfully weaves in this history of TT racing as this quartet of riders lap the 37.75 mile course.. by the end you might not share these men's passions but you begin to understand, even admire it. (Simon Redfern THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 20120805)

There are 242 corners on the TT course and this book leaves you with the impression that death is lurking round every one. (SPORT 20121116)

I'll have a soft spot for That Near Death Thing by Rick Broadbent, a terrific piece of work on the Isle of Man TT (Frank Keating THE OBSERVER 20121125)

How can it be worth it? Rick Broadbent's raw, tender book comes close to the heart of the mystery. (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 20121125)

a thrilling ride 'inside the helmets' of four victory-hungry daredevils. (Megan Walsh THE TIMES 20121208)

a great read (THE INDEPENDENT 20121208) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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The Isle of Man TT - the world's most dangerous race - as seen through the eyes of four leading racers. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably THE best book on the TT 20 July 2012
By Mr. S. Gillespie
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Ok - bold claim, but I have read pretty much all of the books ever written about the TT. This book, I believe tops them all. The writing is almost poetic in its approach. You can almost feel the passion oozing from every chapter as the author conveys the main protagonists (Dunlop, cummins, Martin & mcguinness).
It charts the 2010/11 Races and interchanges between the 2 very well. Each of the races are covered, though rather than have a blow by blow account of the race in commentary format, the text is well written enough to maintain your interest whilst egging you to read on.
I really was impressed by this book. It even charted a number of facts about both the riders and the race itself that I had not heard of before.
An excellent read; one which I feel any bike fan must read. Even if you have no interest in this great sport - read this regardless!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow - heart stopping 1 July 2012
By Stephen Nash
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No exaggeration to say this is the best motorcycle book I've read and I have a shelf full of them. A totally absorbing and well constructed story. You feel like your stood in the Isle of Man listening to the racers talk and watching the racing. Even someone not interested in motorcycles will be hooked by the intensity and drama of the story. Life affirming and mad, thank god for the TT and this excellent record of why it acts as such a magnetic to racers and spectators a like.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars That Near-Death Thing Captures The Spirit of the Isle of Man TT 6 Jun 2012
By Uptospeed
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John McGuinness, Guy Martin, Michael Dunlop and Conor Cummins may not be household names to rival stars of football or formula one, but they are legends in the world of TT racing and on the Isle of Man.
Rick Broadbent's intelligent book follows the four men through the thrills and near-death spills of the 2010 and 2011 seasons. It is not simply a starry-eyed account of pit stops, podium finishes and petrol-fuelled bravado, but, as befits the TT, a grittier look at the racers' lives, their terrible injuries and the impact the sport has had on their families and loved ones.
If you want to know how much courage, skill and determination it takes to climb onto a motorbike and hurtle past telegraph poles, dry stone walls and stray cats at 200mph, then That Near-Death Thing is essential reading. And what makes it even more fascinating is that the heroes of this book could not be further removed from the glitz, glamour and mega bucks of Formula One. The men who bring the crowds back to the Isle of Man ever year spend the night before big races kipping in lock-up garages, under awnings on camp sites and in the case of Manxman Conor Cummins, in his bedroom at his Mum and Dad's house in Ramsey. They are ordinary men capable of extraordinary feats and this book is a chance to read their fascinating stories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read
I came across this book purely by chance..But am glad I did!

Whether you are a fan of the TT or not, it does'nt matter, as you feel like you were there at the 2010 and... Read more
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If you are into your road racing, then i can not recommend this book enough,it is amazing,so well written, it really puts you there at the scene,these racers, how they... Read more
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A really honest no frills and Hollywood flannel book, it captures who these men really are, brave, passionate,fearless and totally bonkers
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great book for any racing fan, was glued to it for weeks. delivery was very prompt. well worth a read, and written in a way that was very easy to read.
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Really emjoyed this, brough the TT to life through some of the main characters who have graced the hallowed tarmac!!
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My husband loved the book and we bought another one to send to our son he found it very interesting The in itself is so interesting, and then to read about the riders and what... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Melodie Seelbinder Men who are consumed with this race
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Chose this for my husband for our 1st wedding anniversary gift, he loved it.
Excellent price and arrived in super quick time
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Bought as a gift but the recipient loved it. Even as a TT fan there was plenty for him to learn.
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