No Angel: The Secret Life of Bernie Ecclestone
by Tom Bower
On This Page
Description
'I'm no angel.' Bernie Ecclestone Born into poverty, Bernie Ecclestone has made himself a billionaire by developing the world's second most popular sport - Formula One racing. Private, mysterious and some say sinister, the eighty-year-old criss-crosses the globe in his private jet, mixing with celebrities, statesmen and sporting heroes. His success is not just in creating a multibillion-pound global business but in resisting repeated attempts to snatch the glittering prize from his control. show more Ecclestone has never before revealed how he graduated from selling second-hand cars in London's notorious Warren Street to become the major player he is today. He has finally decided to reveal his secrets: the deals, the marriages, the disasters and the successes in Formula One racing, in Downing Street, in casinos, on yachts and in the air. Surprisingly, he has granted access to his inner circle to Tom Bower, described by Ecclestone as 'The Undertaker' - the man who buries reputations - and has given him access to all his friends and enemies. All have been told by Ecclestone, 'Tell him the truth, good or bad.' No Angel is a classic rags-to-riches story, the unique portrayal of a unique man and an intriguing insight into Formula One racing, business and the human spirit. Tom Bower is the author of nineteen books, including biographies of Robert Maxwell, Mohamed Fayed, Gordon Brown, Richard Branson, Conrad Black and more recently, Simon Cowell. show lessTags
Recommendations
Member Reviews
Fascinating biography of Ecclestone. A completely despicable man, and yet he is the one who has made F1 what it is today.
Ratings
Members
- Recently Added By
Author Information
29 Works 1,674 Members
Awards and Honors
Common Knowledge
- People/Characters
- Bernie Ecclestone
- Dedication
- To Leo and Ben
- First words
- 'Bernie! Bernie! Darling!' A tall, beautiful black girl is smothering the diminutive man with kisses.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The ring-master uttered just one word, 'Bernie', pushed the red button and stuffed the telephone into his pocket.
Classifications
- Genres
- Sports and Leisure, Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, Business, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 796.72092 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Driving motor vehicles Motor racing Subclassifications History, geographic treatment, biography Biography
- LCC
- GV1032 .E27 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Sports Automobile travel. Motoring. Automobile racing
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 66
- Popularity
- 470,160
- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (4.11)
- Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 8
