Stirling Moss

by Robert Edwards

The first authorized biography--with over 350 color photos--of an extraordinarily gifted and competitive sportsman. Stirling Caulfield Moss drove professionally in nearly 500 races until his near-fatal crash in 1962. By the end of his career, he had become racing's most famous and most adored celebrity. Moss's tally of wins was proportionally higher than any other driver's, ever, by a wide margin. From his first race in 1948 to his last, heady days of the early 60s and beyond, his life and career unfold in great the family history and school days; his start on the track and entrance into the big league; his experience driving for Mercedes; the private races; and the crash and recovery. And, because the author enjoyed free range over every aspect of Moss's life, many of the amazing stories here have never been told before. Designed by David Costa, who created The Beatles Anthology.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Racing

358 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 2001

Reviews

[Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great sports bio that does not disappoint from the first to the last page. Stirling is / was one of my heroes and reading his book I soon discovered the many stories I had heard about him are more than true. A giant in the motor racing world, an individual who had principles and was innovative before most drivers could even spell the word.

His ability to drive the wheels of anything he chose to race was testament to skill, judgement and balls. All whilst waving and smiling at the crumpet that had caught his eye on the previous lap.

[Margaret Massey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written, using language that to me, feels quite evocative of the 1950's. One was left with a well rounded impression of Stirling Moss.

My only criticism is that there was too much assumed knowledge. Whilst Robert Edwards specifically states that this is not a blow by blow account of Stirling's career, at times it is hard to follow what is actually happening in the World Formula One Championship. One could read this book without giving due consideration to the fact that despite Moss's genius, he never won a Formula One title. There is however, a detailed record of Moss's racing exploits in the back of the book.

[Clayton Ferrier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moss is a GOAT

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very interesting book about the best driver never to win the Formula 1 title. The mindset to be a top driver is fascinating.