Michael Owen in Person

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Michael Owen, Dave Harrison

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Pages: 128 (Hardcover)

ISBN: 0002189372

Pub: HarperCollinsWillow

Pub date: 2000-09-18

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 295755

Editorial Review:

It seems a kind of natural given nowadays that no matter how young you are, if you are famous you need to tell the story of your life. Geri Halliwell did it, Ronan Keating did it and now it's the turn of football hero Michael Owen. Granted, he is not a pop star, but his appeal and celebrity are more than a match for any boy-band member. Of course, half of that appeal is the fact that he is very easy on the eye and has lots of money, but after several stunning performances on the pitch, there's no doubt that it's his footballing skills that are earning him due credit. So after a dizzying ride to the top of his game, Owen here presents his own story, a glossy colourful chronicle of his early years right through his sudden thrust into the sporting limelight.

The text is light but readable, but it's the pictures that will attract most of his fans. Michael is presented as more of a fashion model then a footballer, posing in posh designer gear and dark sunglasses, leaning against the bonnet of an extremely expensive sports car or training in lots of well-branded football kits. As well as his footballing career, he talks about his girlfriend (they are childhood sweethearts), his other favourite sports (he thinks he would have become a professional golfer if he hadn't turned to the beautiful game) and his fellow team mates (nothing but praise, naturally). The large format and large pictures mean this "biography" lends itself more to his younger fans and those more interested in his looks than his footballing talent. After reading his story, you realise that in all honesty, his background and personal life are not really dissimilar to most people his age, it's just he happens to have landed himself a highly paid job that places him at the forefront of the media arena. --Joanne Wells

Reader Reviews:

THE BEST BOOK! (0/0 people found this helpful)

The book is really good. It tells you what Michael Owen is really like apart from football-wise! It's a great book not only for football fans but non-football fans too! :)

Fantastic (0/0 people found this helpful)

A great book. If you're a true Michael Owen fan or not, you'll still enjoy it. From his childhood to family, hobbie to dream team, treble winning season to his future and more, this book has all you want to know about the one and only Michael Owen.

great book! (1/1 people found this helpful)

i got that book yesterday, my dad brought it for me from london. i'm a grat fan of michael owen, and that book is really good for every REAL MICHAEL OWEN FAN! you can read everything about his personality and his life, and all the pictures are great!
MICHAEL IS THE BEST!
Kathrin;)

Amazing, Gorgeous, Wicked, Dazzling!!!! LoVe You!!!!! :))~~~ (0/0 people found this helpful)

This book is ABSOLUTELY Excellent!! Its got loads about his life, and football and plus its PACKED with stunning, gorge pics of himself!!! And the best thing is that the way the book is read, its almost like he's actually talking to you - In Person....

He is the worlds most StrIking Player Ever!!! ~~~
~~~~AbsOwen~~~~~ XxXxXxxXx

Amazing, Gorgeous, Wicked, Dazzling! LoVe You! :))~~~ (0/0 people found this helpful)

This book is ABSOLUTELY Excellent! Its got loads about his life, and football and plus its PACKED with stunning, gorge pics of himself! And the best thing is that the way the book is read, its almost like he's actually talking to you - In Person....

He is the worlds most StrIking Player Ever!

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