{"product_id":"9780552171397","title":"Second Best","description":"Author: Best, Calum\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780552171397\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Apr 2016\u003cbr\u003ePages: 368\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving, engaging and unforgettable, Calum Best's astonishing memoir reveals the emotional story of his relationship with his father, footballing legend George Best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalum Best should have had it all. As the only son of world-famous footballing legend George Best and his first wife Angie, a gorgeous English model, Calum was born into a world of privilege and opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut his father's fame came at a price, and George's playing career was soon overshadowed by his playboy lifestyle and an increasing dependence on the comforting embrace of alcohol. Whilst his tumultuous later years could never diminish the memories of the peerless, often breathtaking, quality of his football, they had a profound effect on Calum.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGrowing up with his mother in California, Calum's visits to see his father in England were all too rare, and he cherished every moment he could spend in the company of the man he adored. But as George's alcoholism spiralled out of control, inebriation frequently led to violence and George's self-destruction spilled over onto his son.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVivid, deeply moving, brave and honest, \u003ci\u003eSecond Best\u003c\/i\u003e is the heart-breaking story of their relationship. It is a powerful tale of love and suffering, of an absent father and his wayward son, and of a family torn apart by addiction.","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47322172227742,"sku":"UBD-9780552171397","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780552171397.jpg?v=1780447479","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780552171397","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}