"Playing It My Way" by Sachin Tendulkar with Boria Majumdar
Genre: Autobiography, Sports
Themes: Determination, Resilience, Triumph, Legacy, Personal and Professional Growth
Publication Date: November 6, 2014
Blurb:
In "Playing It My Way," Sachin Tendulkar takes the readers through his journey from a young lad with aspirations of playing cricket to becoming one of the greatest cricketers that ever lived. The book paints a picture of his early years, the difficulties he had to overcome and some of his remarkable achievements that defined him as a player. Anecdotes fill this autobiography about his childhood days, family life, and hours upon hours of practice which gave birth to his techniques. There are also instances where he looks back on some notably memorable games and cites several injuries he had when captaining the Indian cricket team. Personal anecdotes enhance this narrative, uncovering a man beyond ordinary public perceptions.
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Why Read It:
"Playing It My Way" is more than mere cricketing records of Tendulkar; it goes deep into the mind of a sportsman who carried the hopes of a whole country for over twenty years. Here's why you should read it:
1. Inspiring Journey: The rise of Tendulkar from an enthusiastic young cricketer to an international legend is extremely motivating. His commitment, self-control and passion for the sport are seen in each chapter, thus making it a motivational book for anyone working towards greatness.
2. Insightful Personal Anecdotes: In his autobiography, you get to see another side of Tendulkar family relationships and mentors among other things. It puts his public persona into context and reveals the support system that has been instrumental in his success.
Historical Importance: Tendulkar’s career took place during a period of transformation in Indian cricket. His experiences give a historical narration of the growth of the game in India, thus making it an important material for historians and cricket enthusiasts.
3. Historical Significance: Tendulkar's career coincided with a transformative period in Indian cricket. His experiences provide a historical account of the sport's evolution in India, making the book a valuable resource for cricket enthusiasts and historians alike.
4. Emotional Linkage: The book illustrates the emotional high and low moments that characterized Tendulkar’s career ranging from his record-breaking milestones to criticisms and challenges. His emotional narrative about his last match and what he felt during his farewell speech will touch deeply into reader’s heart.
5. Critical Reception: “Playing It My Way” has received good reviews from both critics and readers alike. It was listed on Limca Book as the best-selling adult hardback across fiction and non-fiction categories for India, registering its relevance following its impact on people.
Whether you're a cricket fan or someone looking for an inspiring life story, "Playing It My Way" offers valuable lessons in perseverance, humility, and passion.
5. Critical Reception: “Playing It My Way” has received good reviews from both critics and readers alike. It was listed on Limca Book as the best-selling adult hardback across fiction and non-fiction categories for India, registering its relevance following its impact on people.
Whether you're a cricket fan or someone looking for an inspiring life story, "Playing It My Way" offers valuable lessons in perseverance, humility, and passion.
