Worse still, the litany of cricket biographies and autobiographies has got so boring that they are now much of a muchness and shallow in both content and quality. After all, what player in his Twenties has enough material to write an autobiography and is the player capable of writing an objective appreciation of his sporting career?
That said, books are a great Christmas present and an ideal gift for anyone. If it is a book that combines several interests then it is even better.
Thankfully we have the solution for Ulster cricket lovers in the form of "Tommie Andrews-A Titanic Cricketer."
Just released several weeks ago this 192-page biography of the most famous person to play cricket in Ireland is a trilogy of local cricket, local history and the most documented maritime story ever. It is packed with colour photographs and sketches and beautifully presented. It is also a Limited Edition so buy now as new pristine copies won't be around forever and if you want it for Christmas you don't have a lot of time left.
At 15 quid it is a pinch and postage is free for all Ulster Cricketer website orders.
Also available are the two histories of local cricket "A History of Senior Cricket in Ulster" and "The History of the Northern Cricket Union Challenge Cup 1887-1911."
Both are available at 15 quid each and if you really love someone why not buy all three for 40 quid?
Order from the author-clarence@caribbeanmortgages.com
