 
GEORGE BEST: BLESSED THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 3
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 On: 2008-01-14
Very interesting especially for someone that wasnt familiar with football in the 60s and 70s. Mr. Best seemed like a larger than life character and it of course makes for a great read both the good and the bad.
 On: 2007-03-12
I was never a huge fan of Bestie-his behavior always seemed immature and impulsive. This book has changed my mind. The author fully acknowledges his shortcomings, and the insight into the extent of his battle with alcohol truly reveals someone battling a monster rather than just acting foolishly. The book is a great read and I would recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in Best and British football.
On: 2003-04-11
George Bests auotbiography reads like any other footballers biography for about the first third of the book. Its only after that it starts to get insightful and the reader begins to get an idea of the extent of what alcoholism can do to a person.Georges life is a series of highs; winning the European Cup with Manchester United in 1968 and being considered one of the best footballers in the world, and lows; planning his suicide. Its a sad story in many ways. Much of the time George is his own worst enemy, but he doesnt shy away from admitting as much. There are some revelations new to me: Like when Ron Atkinson asked George to return to Manchester United in the 80s - thanks goodness that didnt happen, an image of boyhood hero wouldve been shattered. Although youre not left with the feeling that George is cured from alcoholism by any means, and may go off the rails at any time, youre at least given the comfort that hes happier living back close to his roots. More than just another footballer talking football.
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