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Cricketers reveal their favourite books (part two)
by Pavops on Feb 10, 2011
In the second part of ESPNcricinfo's series promoting literacy through cricket, some more leading names from the game reveal the books that they've loved and been inspired by:
Salman Butt
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
When a friend from Croyden first recommended this I was a bit bemused, but I soon realised that this story about winning the battle against avarice stands out as a roadmap for life. Refusing to give in to excessive temptation or the pangs of greed that can afflict us all, the central character show us how a modest existence untainted by the vile cloud of materialism is achievable without problematic consequences. I have encouraged some of the younger players in the team to read it.
Andrew Hilditch
Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis
I remember the first time I read this tale of how those in power have to struggle with the pathetic ambition of those beneath them. I loved the way that logic and rationality is...Read More >>
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