Ken Doherty: Life in the Frame: My Story
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843585049 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ken Doherty is one of the most talented and successful snooker players ever to have picked up a cue, and the only player ever to win the Under 21, Amateur, and World Snooker Championships. Four years later, after losing his first Grand Prix to Jimmy White, Ken went on to win his first ranking title, the Welsh Open, which was enough to catapult the "Darlin of Dublin" into the top 16 players in the world. In this honest and emotional autobiography, Ken tells how he went from the World Snooker final at the Crucible to qualifying tables of Prestatyn and back again, and reveals what it means to lead a Life in the Frame. Coached by former Irish international Paddy Miley, the young Doherty found he had a natural talent with the cue and entered in to various amateur competitions, including the Irish Amateur Championships. Born in Ranelagh, a south-eastern district of Dublin, Ireland, Doherty learned his trade in the legendary Jason's snooker hall, standing on a biscuit tin to try and reach the balls. In 1989, at the ripe age of 20, Doherty won the World Amateur Championship and was duly invited to become a professional of the game. Doherty etched his name in the record books in 1997 by
"Good inside view" according to J. Farrell. No literary masterpiece. It seems incoherent at times---and definitely relies on filler at the end. But it gives you areal flavor of the snooker world. I was impressed by Ken's honesty and modesty. A fine read.. "A delightful read!" according to Simon Templar. As an avid snooker fan and an Irishman I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Ken's rise to the top of the snooker world and was especially interested in his recollections on the likes of Alex Higgins and Jimmy White.
He lives in Dublin with his wife Sarah and son Christian.. Ken Doherty was born in Ireland. He turned professional snooker player in 1992 and won the World Championship in 1997
About the AuthorKen Doherty was born in Ireland. He turned professional snooker player in 1992 and won the World Championship in 1997. He lives in Dublin with his wife Sarah and son Christian.