The Wonderful Days Of Summer
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Cricket is more than a sport in New Zealand — it is a summer ritual, a collective memory, and a measure of national identity, and The Wonderful Days of Summer captures that spirit with warmth and authority. Written by three of New Zealand cricket's most distinguished voices — Jeremy Coney, a celebrated former captain and sharp analyst; John Parker, a seasoned player and commentator; and Bryan Waddle, the iconic radio voice of New Zealand cricket — this collaborative work chronicles the golden moments, memorable characters, and enduring passion that have defined the game across generations of Kiwi summers. The book presents a rich tapestry of personal recollection, sporting insight, and cultural reflection, drawing on the combined experience of its three authors to paint an intimate portrait of cricket as it has been lived and loved in New Zealand. The prose balances nostalgia with keen observation, making it essential reading not only for cricket devotees but for anyone who has felt the particular magic of a long summer afternoon at the ground. For those who believe cricket is a way of seeing the world, this is a volume that will leave them wondering just how many more wonderful days still lie ahead.
Author: Jeremy Coney, John Parker, Bryan Waddle
Format: Hardback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Cricket is more than a sport in New Zealand — it is a summer ritual, a collective memory, and a measure of national identity, and The Wonderful Days of Summer captures that spirit with warmth and authority. Written by three of New Zealand cricket's most distinguished voices — Jeremy Coney, a celebrated former captain and sharp analyst; John Parker, a seasoned player and commentator; and Bryan Waddle, the iconic radio voice of New Zealand cricket — this collaborative work chronicles the golden moments, memorable characters, and enduring passion that have defined the game across generations of Kiwi summers. The book presents a rich tapestry of personal recollection, sporting insight, and cultural reflection, drawing on the combined experience of its three authors to paint an intimate portrait of cricket as it has been lived and loved in New Zealand. The prose balances nostalgia with keen observation, making it essential reading not only for cricket devotees but for anyone who has felt the particular magic of a long summer afternoon at the ground. For those who believe cricket is a way of seeing the world, this is a volume that will leave them wondering just how many more wonderful days still lie ahead.