I have always been a huge fan of A Question of Sport, and I was devastated when Sue was forced to leave. I enjoyed this autobiography and feel really honoured to review it through my membership of NetGalley. I admire very much Lance the husband, a former policeman, who very gracefully steps aside as stays out of the limelight, keeps his and Sue's business's running to leave Sue have a great career. I am not a big Tennis fan but did enjoy watching Wimbledon back in the days of Borg, McEnroe and Connors. How you see Sue on the television is the real Sue, and admire so much when she says "You see enough of me on television, you won't see me showing my house off in the Hello Magazine.

stars for Sue, but 3 stars for the publisher because this book was atrociously edited – so much jumping about with references and contexts that weren’t explained and also quite a lot of repetition. This is a very cosy but enjoyable read, there are no startling revelations, gossip or anything that will cause bad feelings.Going all in for her once-only autobiography, Sue takes us inside the showbizzy world of 70s and early 80s tennis, dating the stars, hitting the headlines. She reveals the battles she fought for hard-won success in two careers, gives us a ringside seat on the nation's biggest sporting dramas, and a fascinating insider's understanding of competitors under pressure. I admired Sue before listening to this book and even more so now for her no nonsense attitude and the utmost professionalism she brought to her work. From footballers to athletes and tennis players we've brought you the best stories and advice from on and off the pitch. I found her life story very interesting, I had never considered how different the WTA tour would be in the 70s but it was very interesting.

I liked sue barker it was interesting to hear how hard she worked to become world number 3 and win the French open a lot of effort and dedication well 👏 done. Sue Barker was also from that era where the circuit was littered with superstars with Billie Jean King, Chris Evett and Martina Navratilova. The sign of a good autobiography is when you actually get an insight into the real person, not just a repeat of the well known facts. Sue was born on April 19th 1956 and she started her tennis career as a ten-year-old pupil at her Convert school in Paignton.

Overall a good read about a sporting journey and what happens next in terms of career after that finishes. It is May 1976 and Sue plays her heart out, going through the tournament full of determination, concentration, and elegance. And that’s not a story unique to women’s football; from motorsport to gymnastics via tennis and more, there are women who have faced societal prejudices and personal and professional challenges to become the best at what they do. Sue Barker never managed to get to the dizzy heights of the before mentioned superstars but she was very competitive, won a grand slam and then went on to have a career in the media.

I’m sorry this comes over as a negative review, because on the whole it’s interesting to read of her gumption and professionalism in her sporting and television careers. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. I am not a big tennis fan and haven’t watched “Question of Sport” for decades but I really enjoyed Sue Barker’s biography.Going all in for her once-only autobiography, Sue takes us inside the showbizzy world of '70s and early '80s tennis, dating the stars, hitting the headlines.