by Nick Hornby
First published 1998
Nick Hornby was born a football fanatic. From his earliest memories, the highs and lows of his beloved Arsenal have been the soundtrack to his life. In this poignant, hilarious memoir, Hornby chronicles a lifetime of fandom - the ecstasy of victories, the misery of defeats, and the inseparable bond between a young man and his team. With wit and candor, he reveals how the fever of football shaped his coming-of-age, his university days, and beyond, in a celebration of the passion that unites fans across generations.
Genres: autobiography, sports, memoir, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: England, Great Britain
Period: 20th century
247 pages · Paperback · Riverhead Books