A Thirst for Life

With a passion for cricket since boyhood, Henry Blofeld has been close to the heart of the game for over thirty-five years. He was a leading commentator and cricket writer. Forced by heart surgery to take stock, Blofeld's life flashed before him. This autobiography contains pictures and memories, few sad, but others sardonic and many funny.

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With a passion for cricket since boyhood, Henry Blofeld has been close to the heart of the game for over thirty-five years. As a leading commentator and cricket writer, he has informed and entertained his audiences with a knowledge and perception of cricket at the highest level. Forced by heart surgery last year to take stock, Blofeld's life flashed before him. And here it is in this fine and illuminating autobiography, full of sharp pictures and vivid memories, few sad, but others sardonic and many hilariously funny.