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But Seriously

By: John McEnroe
Narrated by: John McEnroe,Patty Smyth
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Summary

Read by John McEnroe and Patty Smyth.

He is one of the most controversial sportsmen in history and a legend of Open Era tennis. But after reaching the top of his game - what came next? A decade after his international number-one best seller Serious, John McEnroe is back and ready to talk.

Now the undisputed elder statesman of tennis, McEnroe has won over his critics as a matchless commentator and analyst at Wimbledon and other Grand Slam tournaments - with outspoken views on the modern game and its top players. He has continued to compete on the court, winning the ATP Champions Tour a record six times, and has travelled the globe to play in charity events.

More surprising have been the calls from TV producers, inviting John to riff on his famous hot temper in cult shows such as 30 Rock and Curb Your Enthusiasm. And then there is his longstanding passion for American contemporary art.

In But Seriously John McEnroe confronts his demons and reveals his struggle to reinvent himself from ex-champion to father, broadcaster and author. The result is a richly personal account, blending anecdote and reflection in an inspirational reevaluation of what it means to be - and stay - successful.

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Good but loud

But seriously is an interesting and insightful autobiography which documents John McEnroe’s later career. He comes over as a single minded individual who cares deeply for his family and I’m glad he has evidently found happiness with his wife Patti and their 6 children.

But his voice is very loud and very monotonous..and his delivery becomes rather wearing after a while.

However I admire John McEnroe tremendously, his playing and the way he has rebooted his career several times so I continued listening right to the end.

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great book.

loved the book but john wasnt great at reading it. an good insight into his life

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A great read

It is a good book for both tennis and John McEnroe fans who like TV.

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u can not be Serious

if u are a fan of Johnny Mac, this is gold-dust. a great listen, made so much better as its actually him. found out lots of interesting stuff, and he dont shy away from his past its all here. he is in this book as he was on the court, honest and himself

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Legend

Fantastic book brilliantly read by McEnroe and Patty Smyth. A must read or listen for any fan.

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A good listen

Always good to have the writer narrating a good listen for any tennis/sports fan

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really enjoyed thebstorytelling

love tennis as this was an extremely interesting story. McEnroe is a great storyteller and it really touched me. Made me laugh and cry very well narrated.

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McEnroes voice was too strident

It wasn’t easy listening unfortunately someone else should have read it but good interesting story.

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Love him or loathe him

Interesting, factual & humorous wasn’t sure I liked McEnroe, I do now excellent easy listening… recommended

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Its All Over the Place!

I'm a huge tennis fan so i stuck with the terrible narration of JMK - The book is informative and i learnt a lot about him however, it went all over the place throughout the whole book. Early years, playing his best years, and back again and again forward, and again back. Drove me slighly bonkers but i stuck with it. He really is a terrible narrator!!! Sorry !

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