Rossi's Book

misterpink · 11-Oct-2005, 12:46

Anybody else read this? got it for my birthday last week and have just about finished it. I have always been a fan of his since seeing him in 125 race at donnington - he just oozes talent, but comes across as a to55er in the book, especially in the chapter about the suzuka 8 hours where they do everything to annoy their hosts - the japanese. Maybe its just me and we should expect some juvenile behaviour, immaturity and big headedness, anyone else got any thoughts?

Mark · 11-Oct-2005, 12:54

I thought very much the same to be honest. I've got half way through it, and I must admit I've put it back on the bookshelf. The whole book I thought was disappointing. Although, with these types of book, you have to expect a major big up on ones self. He does come across as big headed, and a right royal pratt. Then again, his racing makes up for this.

Comapred to the likes of Hizzy, Hodgson, Dunlop and Foggy's books etc, this was well below par compared.

adam · 11-Oct-2005, 13:36

Hodgson?????

stuart hill · 11-Oct-2005, 15:53

The best racers book i've read was Wayne Rainey's - superb!

Col996s · 11-Oct-2005, 15:58

I agree. I thought Rossi's book was not that good. Very repeatative especially about his split from Honda.
I'm reading Toseland's book at the moment. My 15 year old daughter buys them and I get to read them.

FiscusFish · 11-Oct-2005, 18:29

Nial MacKenzie's one is a good read.

pedro · 11-Oct-2005, 18:36

its a shame rossi found ducatis "out look" was that of honda, (its all about the brand more than the rider). shame

m1keyp · 11-Oct-2005, 21:56

Fogarty's "I" injury pi55ed me off "I" this "I" that

"I" am looking forward to Fogarty's next installment "I" was on holiday on race weekend.

misterpink · 11-Oct-2005, 23:16

well, if oi get that rossi darhn moi local sayin fings loik duca'is are loik ondas oi'l say " oi rossi nah duca'is are not loik 'ondas" and give the li''le cherub a clip rahn the lughole an' send'im on is way back to the west end.

an as for tha' fogg'y fella.......

rcgbob44 · 12-Oct-2005, 00:15

The most depressing book I read was Foggy`s

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11-Oct-2005, 13:36	#3
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy Hodgson????? Reply

11-Oct-2005, 15:53	#4
stuart hill Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 62 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Manchester The best racers book i've read was Wayne Rainey's - superb! Reply

11-Oct-2005, 15:58	#5
Col996s Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: 996S Posts: 2,320 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: chelmsford Mood: Waiting for the warmer weather. I agree. I thought Rossi's book was not that good. Very repeatative especially about his split from Honda. I'm reading Toseland's book at the moment. My 15 year old daughter buys them and I get to read them. Reply

11-Oct-2005, 18:29	#6
FiscusFish Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 782 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Welling Mood: Must fix Superlight... Must fix Superlight... Nial MacKenzie's one is a good read. Reply

11-Oct-2005, 18:36	#7
pedro Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,252 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tamworth Mood: r its a shame rossi found ducatis "out look" was that of honda, (its all about the brand more than the rider). shame Reply

11-Oct-2005, 21:56	#8
m1keyp Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 714 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cambridgeshire Fogarty's "I" injury pi55ed me off "I" this "I" that "I" am looking forward to Fogarty's next installment "I" was on holiday on race weekend. Reply

12-Oct-2005, 00:15	#10
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! The most depressing book I read was Foggy`s Reply