The Secret Olympian: The Inside Story of the Olympic Experience
"Wonderful ... an Olympic-standard writer"–Financial Times"An irresistible proposition ... an insight into the life and mindset of a professional athlete. Anon shows us something more real: the myths, absurdity, frailty and futility that are the constant companions of the all or nothing, four yearly bid for sporting immortality"–Guardian"An interesting, insightful examination of the experience of being an Olympic athlete"–Independent on Sunday"A first-hand expose of the Olympic experience written in an enjoyable easygoing style"–Sport"A well written, thoughtful and constantly illuminating look at what it's like to take part in the Olympic Games"–Daily Mail"The beauty of this book is not in trying to unmask the writer but in becoming immersed in a journey usually taken by the privileged, and exceptional, few ... It's uplifting, sobering and often surreal"–Evening Standard"Reveals just how much fun goes on in the Games"–Independent