Taking My Time : My Autobiography
Baker, George2018
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Jockey George Baker presents the uplifting story of how he was able to come back from a life-changing fall, alongside frank comments on forceful attitudes to height and weight in the sport and consideration of how the culture among competitive jockeys has become more constructive. Draws on humour and raw emotion. Written with Tom Peacock. The engaging story of the unusually tall jockey George Baker, who made it to the top before a life changing fall on the ice at St Moritz forced him to restart, to live again. He was the same person but different. New battles had to be won, trauma both physical and mental had to be dealt with. He uncovers his struggles with weight and how methods changed for jockeys allowing many to lead healthier and happier lives. This is an uplifting tale of returning from the brink after the fall that forced him to all but rebuild his life from scratch.
Main title:
Taking My Time : My Autobiography / George Baker.
Author:
Baker, George, author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Raceform Ltd, 2018.
Collation:
1 volume
ISBN:
9781910497890
Local class:
798.40092
Language:
English
BRN:
2755398