Flat Out & Flat Broke Formula 1 the Hard Way | 
 enlarge | Author: Perry Mccarthy
Creator: Damon Hill Obe
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Category: Book
List Price: $34.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 1399780
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 248
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.4 x 1
ISBN: 1859608868
Dewey Decimal Number: 629
EAN: 9781859608869
ASIN: 1859608868
Publication Date: September 2002
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Condition: dog has chewed top of spine and torn pieces from dustjacket--aesthetic damage only, binding intact, text unmarked--ships next business day
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Book Description
Perry McCarthy decided at the age of 18 that he wanted to reach the top in the world's most expensive sport This is his autobiography.
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 Flat Out, flat Broke: Formula 1 the hard way January 8, 2008
Great book. It's amazing what Perry has been through and the things he has sacraficed for auto racing.
 Great read November 17, 2007
This is an outstanding book detailing the trials racers go through just to get a ride. This is one of the few books I have read over the past few years that I could NOT put down. I read it in one sitting. It was captivating and a great read.
Flat out flat broke September 22, 2007
Even if you don't remember Perry you have to read this book. After reading Perry's story I became totally selfish and said "I'm glad all that happened because that was one gripping, funny read".
Not only is Perry's story a fascinating insight into the old days of F1, he's a damn good writer and a very funny man. Even if you're not an F1 fan this is a very interesting read.
Fast read of F1 from the non-glamorous side April 13, 2007
In someways, reading this book you are constantly thinking: no way this can all be true. It would seem that lightning can strike not only twice but multiple times. F1 officially always portrays (especially in current era) a gloss of glamour and flash. You rarely hear the story of one that fights and struggles beyond those that may come up, not perform and fade away. Perry seems to have perfected the art of pulling up from the bootstraps, getting kicked hard and starting all over again. In this book you can see the scramble for sponsorship, the stretch to make ends meet and how it becomes an undying desire. I have had acquaintances whose dream to make it in the NFL eventually lead to the loss of marriage and all else and I can connect with that dream of reaching for the golden ring but falling off the horse instead. This book moves along well but you are always juggling is it true, is he really good or just really crazy. You want the pieces to fit together but fundamentally the dogged determination to keep going provides not only humor but motivation.
Flat Out Laughs April 1, 2007
Not all racers are as determined to succeed in racing, nor as articulate as Perry McCarthy, and damn few are as funny! This is a great, quick read with a laugh a minute.
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