Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #503216 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-02
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.04 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

From Amazon.co.uk
David Beckham would probably have been a male model had he not discovered his amazing talent for football; at least, that's the impression one gets after flicking through this gorgeous coffee table tome devoted to the striking features of the country's most celebrated and idolised sportsman since George Best.

Beckham: My World is both an autobiography and a photographic portrait of him and his family (that's Mrs Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham and their baby son Brooklyn, in case you didn't know). The Beckhams have been captured on film by renowned photographer Dean Freeman and there are plenty of shots covering all aspects of David's life and career: if you are a fan of his football, you will love the atmospheric snapshots of David proving himself on the field. If you are a fan of his looks, you will be ecstatic over the range of matinee-idol poses Freeman has created. Beckham in the bath, Beckham in bed, Beckham as a father.

David reveals as much of himself in the text as he does in the photos and offers some pretty candid thoughts about the more memorable moments of his life so far, such as the World Cup: "I know I've not always been an angel. There are things I have done that I have regretted but there were times after the world cup when I was treated like a criminal." On Glenn Hoddle: "I never read Hoddle's book, just the bits and bobs that were serialised, including that rubbish about me not being focused. I am not sure if anything was said to the manager's face, but I think he knew our feelings. We lost respect for him over that." It's obvious David is very much in love and adores his family. But what is even clearer is that he is also very uncomfortable with a lot of the publicity he receives, despite the fact that he admits he loves being centre stage on the pitch. As a personal insight into a footballing hero and cultural icon, it works very well and is very readable, but it scores more as a loving tribute to Beckham's heartthrob status and on that level you won't be disappointed. --Jonathan Weir

Review
'Beautifully packaged book full of luxurious, pouting pictures and fond accounts of his family relationships and glam lifestyle. A genuine bestseller' -- Heat on MY WORLD 'Simply, but honestly written, the book is compelling...An intimate, illuminating insight of the person behind the public image...It's certainly a success story' -- Buzz Magazine on MY WORLD 'This is definately one for the real fans, both male and female...a very tasteful little number' -- Dartford Messanger on MY WORLD

About the Author
David Beckham began his playing career with Manchester United, where he won every major club honour including the Premiership and the UEFA Champions League. In 2003 he joined Real Madrid, winning the Spanish league title in 2006, before signing for Los Angeles Galaxy and becoming the highest-profile player ever to appear in America's Major League Soccer. He has played for England for over a decade, captaining his country 58 times, and has won numerous sporting accolades. In 1999 he married Spice Girl Victoria Adams with whom he has three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.