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The Tennis Player from Bermuda
by
Fiona Hodgkin (Goodreads Author)
The Bermudian Magazine said, "Have you ever read a book you loved so much that when you reached the end you wished you could start all over again? That's exactly the way I felt when I finished reading The Tennis Player from Bermuda, written by Bermudian author, Fiona Hodgkin."
In The Tennis Player from Bermuda, Fiona Hodgkin tells the story of her short but spectacular care...more
In The Tennis Player from Bermuda, Fiona Hodgkin tells the story of her short but spectacular care...more
Paperback, 383 pages
Published
January 15th 2013
by Matador imprint of Troubador Publishing
(first published June 1st 2012)
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"Why would I want to read about a tennis player from Bermuda," I asked my friend who recommended this book. "I'd amaze myself if I were even able to hit a serve." But then I reminded myself that I love Bermuda, and my friend has good taste, so I started in.
Initially, the whole genteel upper-crust Bermudians in the early 60's thing charmed me. Then came the chapter with all sorts of technical descriptions of topspins, angles, net rushings and whatnot. "Oh boy," I said to myself. "I can't do this....more
Initially, the whole genteel upper-crust Bermudians in the early 60's thing charmed me. Then came the chapter with all sorts of technical descriptions of topspins, angles, net rushings and whatnot. "Oh boy," I said to myself. "I can't do this....more
This novel magically transported me to another world. We visited beautiful Bermuda, high-society London, and the ivory towers of Baltimore; however it was the glimpse into the pre-professional world of Wimbledon that is priceless. Young women consistently win in this story. Both as tennis champions, esteemed medical doctors, and independent thinkers with sharp wit. One may have expected these young women in aristocratic circles to serve as adornment on the arms of gallant gentlemen. Instead, the...more
3.5 stars
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From the publisher:
…In 1962, the tennis players at Wimbledon were all amateurs -- there were no entourages for players, no lucrative product endorsements, and little money. Tennis fashion design was the domain of the extraordinary Teddy Tinling.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club was a tiny 13 acres with only 16 grass courts, including the famous Centre Court.
In The Tennis Player from Bermuda, Fiona tells how she qualified for Wimbledon in 1962 _ and...more
http://www.gerberadaisydiaries.com/20...
From the publisher:
…In 1962, the tennis players at Wimbledon were all amateurs -- there were no entourages for players, no lucrative product endorsements, and little money. Tennis fashion design was the domain of the extraordinary Teddy Tinling.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club was a tiny 13 acres with only 16 grass courts, including the famous Centre Court.
In The Tennis Player from Bermuda, Fiona tells how she qualified for Wimbledon in 1962 _ and...more
I love tennis and play it often but even were this not the case, this is a gripping and fun read. I read it in three quick sittings. The author has a strong sensibility along with a strong sense of fun. Good mix of gripping story, strong women, history of women, history of tennis,...and a unique view of tennis the game as it is actually played, and tennis as it was for women at Wimbledon before it became professional. Good read for anyone.
I won this book from a first reads giveaway. This book is written in the style of a memoir about a young girl's rise to fame as a tennis star. This was a fun read - the author did a great job presenting history alongside a light hearted story about friendship, family, and love. Even those who have little interest in tennis would enjoy this book.
ARC! <3
4.5
Wow, this book was so fantastic! This book brought me into an entirely different world. It was amazing seeing all these places like London and Bermuda that I will probably never see in my real life. Ugh, this book was so good. I was actually surprised when I won this as a giveaway, I didn't think I'd actually like it. And it did take me a while to get through it but once I made it to the end I was so happy I did. Fiona is so perfect, I wanted to keep her all to myself. Ugh. This was...more
4.5
Wow, this book was so fantastic! This book brought me into an entirely different world. It was amazing seeing all these places like London and Bermuda that I will probably never see in my real life. Ugh, this book was so good. I was actually surprised when I won this as a giveaway, I didn't think I'd actually like it. And it did take me a while to get through it but once I made it to the end I was so happy I did. Fiona is so perfect, I wanted to keep her all to myself. Ugh. This was...more
Very good read. Especially for tennis fan like myself :-) Funny to read about how things were in the past.
I liked this book. I lulled a little but all in all I enjoyed it. It would be a great vacation read.
Read in one day! A delight for anyone who plays....
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