Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
What do you do when you haven't played a game of cricket in twenty years? You become an umpire of course. Stumped is a delightfully comical memoir about umpiring and playing the most wonderful and complex game there is. From Sunday village friendlies, to some of the best female cricketers in the world, Stumped is packed with hilarious anecdotes and incidents from a career that spans twelve years and two countries. This hilarious book is a must for the true cricket fan and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played the game.
Synopsis
Who in their right mind would want to be a cricket umpire. Stumped is a delightfully comical memoir about umpiring and playing the most wonderful and complex game there is. From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to some of the best female cricketers in the world, Stumped is packed with hilarious anecdotes and incidents from a career that spans fifteen years and two countries. This wonderful book is a must for the true cricket fan and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played the game.
Synopsis
Who in their right mind would want to be a cricket umpire?
From English village friendlies and the county championship, to some of Australia's best female cricketers. Stumped is the story of one cricket umpire's journey into the most historic and complex game in the world. This wonderful memoir delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections, from a career that spans fifteen years and two countries. It is an absolute must for the true cricket fan and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played the game.
Synopsis
A delightful celebration of the most wonderful game in the world.
From English village friendlies and the county championship, to some of the best female cricketers in Australia. This wonderful memoir will transport you to a perfect summer's day playing or watching cricket. Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries. It is an absolute must for the true cricket fan and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played the game.
Synopsis
A delightful tribute to the greatest game in the world.
This wonderful memoir will transport you to a perfect summer's day playing cricket. Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries. It is an absolute must for the true cricket fan and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played the game.
Synopsis
Who in their right mind would want to be a cricket umpire?
This wonderful memoir will transport you to a perfect summer's day playing cricket, as Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years, two countries and any number of contentious decisions. With everything from Sunday village friendlies and the county championship, to some of the best female cricketers in Australia, this book is an absolute must for the true cricket fan and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played the game. Get your copy now.
Synopsis
The funniest cricket book of all time
This wonderful memoir will transport you to a perfect summer's day playing cricket, as Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries. From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to some of the best female cricketers in Australia, this book is an absolute must for the true cricket fan, and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played the game. Get your copy now.
Synopsis
A wonderful tribute to the greatest game in the world.
This delightful, light hearted memoir will transport you to a perfect summer's day playing cricket. Sit back and relax, as Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries. From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to some of the best female cricketers in Australia, this charming book is an absolute must for the true cricket fan, and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played the game. Get your copy now.
Synopsis
This delightful, light hearted memoir will transport you to a perfect summer's day at the cricket. Sit back and relax, as Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries. From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to some of the best female cricketers in Australia, this fascinating book is an absolute must for the true cricket fan, and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever enjoyed the game. Get your copy now.
Synopsis
A wonderful tribute to the greatest game in the world . . .
This delightful, light hearted memoir celebrates everything that makes cricket so special. From the start of play, to the call of 'time, ' Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries.
From Sunday village friendlies and the county championship, to some of the best female cricketers in Australia, this very funny book is an absolute must for the true cricket fan, and the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the game.
Get your copy now.
Synopsis
If you like cricket, you will love this book.
Stumped is a very funny and light hearted memoir, which celebrates everything that makes cricket such a wonderful game.
From the start of play, to the call of 'time, ' Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes and recollections, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries.
From English village friendlies and the County Championship, to some of the best female cricketers in Australia, Stumped presents a unique perspective on what is a fascinating, complex, and at times, quite comical endeavour.
If you have ever watched, played or umpired a game of cricket, then this is the book for you.
Every cricket fan should own a copy, and it is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the game.
Get yours now.
Synopsis
If you like cricket, you will love this book.
This delightful, light hearted memoir, celebrates everything that makes cricket such a wonderful game.
From English village friendlies and the County Championship, to some of the best female cricketers in the world, Stumped delivers a host of hilarious anecdotes from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries.
It is an absolute must for the true cricket fan, and the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the game.
Get your copy now.
Synopsis
What do you do when you haven't played a game of cricket in twenty years?
You become an umpire of course.
This delightful and truly unique memoir, celebrates everything that makes cricket such a wonderful game.
It delivers a host of entertaining and hilarious anecdotes, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years, two countries and includes some of the best female cricketers in the world.
An absolute must for the true cricket fan, Stumped is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played, watched or umpired the game.
Get your copy now.
Synopsis
Who in their right mind would want to be a cricket umpire?
This very entertaining and truly unique memoir, celebrates everything that makes cricket such a wonderful game.
From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, Stumped delivers a host of delightful and hilarious anecdotes from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years and two countries.
An absolute must for the true cricket fan, Stumped is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever played, watched or umpired the game.
Get your copy now.
Synopsis
A wonderful tribute to the greatest game in the world.
This very funny and truly unique memoir, celebrates everything that makes cricket such a wonderful game.
From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, Stumped delivers a host of delightful and hilarious anecdotes, from an umpiring career that spans fifteen years, two countries and includes some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Light-hearted and cheerful throughout, Stumped is one book that is sure to put a smile on your face.
An absolute must for the true cricket fan; it is the perfect gift for anyone enjoys the game.
Get your copy now.
Synopsis
If you like cricket, you will love this book.
Light-hearted, cheerful and easy to read, Stumped is packed with a host of wonderful anecdotes that are sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, Stumped is the story of an anglophile Australian, whose umpiring career spans fifteen years, two countries and includes some of the best female cricketers in the world.
An absolute must for the true cricket fan; Stumped will remind you why cricket is the greatest game in the world.
Get your copy now.
Synopsis
I had often wondered;
Who in their right mind would want to be a cricket umpire?
when by a strange twist of fate, I became one myself.
From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, I umpired hundreds of cricket matches in both England and Australia. I had the best seat in the house, and I met some of the best female cricketers in the world.
STUMPED is a light hearted and amusing memoir. It is a heart-felt dedication to the history and traditions of cricket - the most ancient and complex of past times and without doubt, the greatest game in the world.
And if anyone should ever query that, consider this;
Games have Rules. Cricket has Laws.
Synopsis
I had often wondered;
'Who in their right mind would want to be a cricket umpire?'
when by a strange twist of fate, I became one myself.
From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, I umpired hundreds of cricket matches in both England and Australia. I had the best seat in the house, and I met some of the best female cricketers in the world.
STUMPED is a light hearted and amusing memoir. It is a heart-felt dedication to the history and traditions of cricket - the most ancient and complex of past times and without doubt, the greatest game in the world.
And if anyone should ever question that, consider this;
Games have Rules. Cricket has Laws.
Synopsis
'Who in their right mind would want to be a cricket umpire?'
From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, I umpired hundreds of cricket matches in both England and Australia.
For sixteen years, I had a front row seat for any number of wonderful fixtures, and I met some of the best female cricketers in the world.
STUMPED is a light hearted and amusing memoir. It is a heart-felt tribute to the history, traditions and spirit of cricket - the most ancient and complex of past times and without doubt, the greatest game in the world.
Synopsis
No Balls, Bails & Bouncers
From Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, I umpired hundreds of cricket matches in both England and Australia.
For twenty years, I had a front row seat for any number of wonderful fixtures and I met some of the best female cricketers in the world.
I only wish I could do it all again.
STUMPED is a light hearted and amusing account of my umpiring career. It is a sincere, heart-felt tribute to the history, traditions and spirit of cricket - the most ancient and complex of past times and without doubt the greatest game in the world.
Get your copy now.
Synopsis
If you like cricket, you will love this book
Stumped is a delightful story that will remind you time and again why cricket is the greatest game in the world.
An amusing and light hearted tribute to the history, traditions and spirit of the game, it journeys from Sunday village friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
"It's the kind of book to have by your side, ready for a wet weekend, when you still need your cricket fix." - crickether.com
Synopsis
If you like cricket, you will love this book...
This wonderful and engaging memoir presents a unique perspective on the game of cricket - that of an umpire; an umpire who graduates from Sunday Village Friendlies and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG, and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Stumped is filled with any number of sparkling anecdotes and humorous recollections that any cricket fan is sure to enjoy.
If you play cricket, have played cricket or simply enjoy watching cricket, this book will remind you time and again, why it is the most wonderful game in the world.
And to think, it all started because a tree fell over...
Synopsis
Who in their right mind would want to be a cricket umpire?
Richard Harrison hasn't played a game of cricket in twenty years.
So naturally, he becomes an umpire.
In this sparkling new memoir, we journey from Sunday Village Friendlies in Kent and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG.
Discover the obscure nuances of Law 44, the notorious Julie Bishop Award and why no one is ever really out LBW.
Written in a style that evokes Clive James and Bill Bryson, Stumped is a delicious treat that will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of cricket.
And to think, it all started because a tree fell over...
"It's the kind of book to have by your side, ready for a wet weekend, when you still need your cricket fix." - crickether.com
Get a copy of Stumped now and put a smile on your face today.
Synopsis
How to watch the greatest game in the world from the best seat in the house
Richard Harrison hasn't played a game of cricket in twenty years.
So naturally, he becomes an umpire.
In this sparkling new memoir, we journey from Sunday Village Friendlies in Kent and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Discover the obscure nuances of Law 44, the notorious Julie Bishop Award and why no one is ever really out LBW.
Stumped is a delicious treat that will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of cricket.
"It's the kind of book to have by your side, ready for a wet weekend, when you still need your cricket fix." - crickether.com
Buy Stumped now and get off the mark today
Synopsis
Richard Harrison hasn't played a game of cricket in twenty years.
So naturally he becomes an umpire.
In this sparkling new memoir we journey from Sunday Village Friendlies in Kent and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Discover the hidden secrets behind Law 44, the notorious Julie Bishop Award and why no one is ever really out LBW.
Engaging and funny throughout, Stumped is a delicious treat that will delight anyone who has ever played or watched a game of cricket.
"It's the kind of book to have by your side, ready for a wet weekend, when you still need your cricket fix." - crickether.com
Buy Stumped now and get off the mark today
Synopsis
Who in their right mind wants to be a cricket umpire?
Richard Harrison hasn't played a game of cricket in twenty years, when he makes a decision that will change his life.
In this sparkling new memoir we journey from Sunday Village Friendlies in Kent and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Engaging and funny throughout, Stumped is a delicious treat that will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of cricket.
"It's the kind of book to have by your side, ready for a wet weekend, when you still need your cricket fix." - crickether.com
Buy Stumped now and get off the mark today
Synopsis
What do you do when you haven't played a game of cricket in twenty years?
A forty year old Australian is living in England, when he makes a decision that will change his life.
He becomes a cricket umpire.
In this sparkling new memoir we journey from Sunday Village Friendlies in Kent and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Discover the secret of Law 44, the notorious Julie Bishop Award and why no one is ever really out LBW.
Engaging and funny throughout, Stumped is a delicious treat that will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of cricket.
"It's the kind of book to have by your side, ready for a wet weekend, when you still need your cricket fix." - crickether.com
Buy Stumped now and get off the mark today
Synopsis
Two Countries Sixteen Seasons
A cricket mad Australian is living in England, when he makes a decision that will change his life.
He becomes an umpire.
In this sparkling new memoir we journey from Sunday Village Friendlies in Kent and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Discover the secret of Law 44, the notorious Julie Bishop Award and why no one is ever really out LBW.
Engaging and funny throughout, Stumped is a delicious treat that will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of cricket.
"It's the kind of book to have by your side, ready for a wet weekend, when you still need your cricket fix." - crickether.com
Buy Stumped now and get off the mark today
Synopsis
Sixteen Seasons in the Sun and the Best Seat in the House
Richard Harrison is a cricket mad Australian living in England, when he makes a decision that will change his life.
He becomes an umpire.
In this sparkling new memoir we journey from Sunday Village Friendlies in Kent and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Discover the hidden secrets of Law 44, the notorious Julie Bishop Award and why no one is ever really out LBW.
Engaging and funny throughout, Stumped is a heartfelt tribute to the greatest game in the world and a delicious treat that will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of cricket.
"It's the kind of book to have by your side, ready for a wet weekend, when you still need your cricket fix." www.crickether.com
Get your copy of Stumped now and get off the mark today
Synopsis
This Book Is An Absolute Must For Every Cricket Fan
A cricket mad Australian is living in England, when he makes a decision that will change his life.
He becomes an umpire.
In this sparkling new memoir we journey from Sunday Village Friendlies in Kent and the County Championship, to the hallowed turf of the MCG and some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Discover the hidden secrets of Law 44, the notorious Julie Bishop Award and why no one is ever really out LBW.
Engaging and funny throughout, Stumped is a heartfelt tribute to the greatest game in the world and a delicious treat that will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of cricket.
Buy your copy of Stumped now and get off the mark today
Synopsis
If You Like Cricket, You Will Love Stumped
A cricket-mad Australian is living in England, when he makes a decision that will change his life.
He becomes an umpire; embarking on a journey of discovery that takes him from the picturesque English countryside to the hallowed turf of the MCG.
Along the way, he's forced to confront his own prejudices and pre-conceptions about a game he loves so much.
But it's when he meets some of the best female cricketers in the world, that his entire outlook on life changes.
Engaging and funny throughout, Stumped is a heartfelt tribute to an historic and ancient pastime, and a book that will delight anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of cricket.
Buy your copy of Stumped now before the price changes
Synopsis
Sixteen Seasons in the Sun - Mostly
A heart warming cricketing adventure - that will take you from the tranquil English countryside to the hallowed turf of the MCG.
Meet Richard, a cricket-mad Australian who through his new career as an umpire, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Forced to confront his own prejudices and preconceptions about the game he loves, Richard finds himself captivated by the skill and talent of some of the best female cricketers in the world, and his entire outlook on life changes forever.
Engaging and funny throughout, Stumped is a wonderful tribute to the sport of cricket and a book you won't want to put down.
If you enjoyed the uplifting sports drama of Bend It Like Beckham, you'll love Stumped.
Buy your copy now before the price changes
Synopsis
Sixteen Seasons in the Sun - Mostly
This heart warming tale will transport you from the tranquil environs of village cricket in England, to the hallowed turf of the MCG.
A cricket-mad Australian is living in Kent, when he embarks on a career as an umpire, and a subsequent journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Often forced to confront his own preconceptions about a game he loves, he finds himself captivated by the skill and talent of some of the best female cricketers in the world.
Entertaining and funny throughout, Stumped is a wonderful tribute to the game of cricket and a book you won't want to put down.
If you enjoyed the uplifting sports drama of Bend It Like Beckham, and the tremendous success of the Australian Women's Cricket Team, you will love this delightful and inspiring memoir.
Buy your copy of Stumped now and get off the mark today.