{"product_id":"federer-and-me-9781501133947","title":"Federer and Me","description":"In this wildly entertaining and informative memoir reminiscent of Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch--but set in the world of tennis--one man recounts his all-consuming obsession with Roger Federer and delves into the fascinating history of professional sports and fandom.For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an obsessive devotion to Roger Federer, whom he considers to be the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time. In this mesmerizing memoir, Skidelsky ponders what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him and countless others. Skidelsky dissects the wonders of Federer's forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories, and relives his most crushing defeats. But in charting his obsession, Skidelsky also weaves his own past into a captivating story that explores the evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sports, and the psychology of fandom. Thought-provoking and beautifully written, Federer and Me is a frank, funny, and touching account of one fan's life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkidelsky, William:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - William Skidelsky has been literary editor of the \u003ci\u003eObserver \u003c\/i\u003e(UK) and the \u003ci\u003eNew Statesman, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as deputy editor of \u003ci\u003eProspect \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. He has written about tennis for the \u003ci\u003eObserver, Prospect, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Economist. \u003c\/i\u003eHe played tennis to county level as a junior and now plays at a club in southeast London, where he is first team captain. He lives in London with his wife and two children.","brand":"Washington Square Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50416446800146,"sku":"9781501133947","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_569a5975-0d27-473b-b95a-f39c70a12799.jpg?v=1729421328","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/federer-and-me-9781501133947","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}