'a wonderful book ... a great read' Daily Mail
'a fascinating book ... I really enjoyed it' Piers Morgan, Good Morning Britain
'a heart-warming, funny and insightful read. Perfect for a rainy day by the fire.' FourFourTwo magazine
One of the Guardian's 'Biggest Books of Autumn 2020'
'A beautiful book about football, family, friendship and finding out who you really are.' JACK WHITEHALL
'One of the best books I've ever read about what it takes to become a pro.' FRANK LAMPARD
For the Redknapp clan, football is a family concern; it's the family business. Me, Family and the Making of a Footballer is a deeply moving, heartfelt and beautifully personal account of growing up as the second son of Harry Redknapp, and also an enchanting love letter to football.
"I'm Jamie Redknapp. Chances are my surname rings a bell. I want to introduce you to a colourful cast of characters from my formative years.
Growing up, Dad and grandad 'Pop' told us tall stories from London's East End, but there was no artistic licence needed when I was actually kicking a ball about with legends like George Best, Bobby Moore, and Geoff Hurst.
This book is the story of my childhood and adolescence. Like many others, I guess it's a pretty typical mix of caravans and lollies, sweaty T-shirts and paper rounds, cheese sandwiches and Glacier Mints, The A Team, E.T. and Chinese takeaways.
But this is also the story of a journey through an extraordinary childhood obsession with football. One minute it was all about Shoot! magazine, endless keepy-ups and countless impromptu kickabouts. The next, I'm playing for Bournemouth Reserves against terrifying, fully-grown men.
Then I got my move to Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool. I might've been living off gristly sausages and Smash potato in my dingy digs up on Merseyside, but I was living the dream. I was desperately hoping it was the start of something special.
Writing Me, Family and the Making of a Footballer has helped me discover so much about myself. This book is my way of explaining who and what have made me ... well, me."
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Jamie Redknapp
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'Glorious and sumptuous. From the simplest dishes through to the more complex, Irini totally captures the gastronomy of Greece.' Victoria Hislop'This is my favourite cookbook of the year. A total joy from start to finish.' Russell Norman'A treasure trove of personal and factual information about the food of Greece and its islands.' Simon RoganUnder the Olive Tree is a stunning and user-friendly collection of delicious Greek family recipes from Irini Tzortzoglou, the 2019 champion of MasterChef UK. Including accessible, everyday dishes for the home cook, as well as an entertaining section full of Irini's tips and tricks for when you have a little more time or want to impress your guests. Not only is Irini a fabulous cook, but she is a great teacher who cannot wait to show readers the dishes of her beloved homeland. With over 80 recipes, from breakfasts to quick dinners via salads full of sunshine, and on to feasting for Christmas, Easter and dinner parties, this cookbook is Irini's celebration of Greece. 'These recipes represent me as a cook and diner in that I like to experiment a little in putting flavours together, mixing classic combinations with my own touches.'Recipes include: * Chickpea and cumin fritters with a lemon and coriander yoghurt dip* Cured salmon with star anise, yoghurt and ouzo cream, cucumber and fennel salad* Aubergine topped with bulgur, sultanas, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts* Braised Octopus in Red Wine with Sweetcorn Puree and Pepper Salsa* Moussaka with beef, aubergine and red pepper sauce* Slow-roasted lamb with herbs, lemon, mustard and honey* Olive Oil, Almond and Candied Orange Baklava