Early Life: Illuminating pictures demonstrate how Botham was far from average; while school reports paint an amusingly accurate portrait of a gifted boy with little interest in academics. Family and Friends: Botham is head of a talented family, with diverse interests, and these unique pictures are a rare glimpse into the private world of Botham. County Career: The ups and downs of life on and off the pitch, settling into married life and the start of his inspiring friendship with Viv Richards. International Test Cricket: From his remarkable early impact in international cricket to the loss of the World Cup Final in 1992, Botham's greatest sporting achievements are laid bare here in words and pictures. Field and Fairway - A Life Outdoors: Botham's sporting career goes far beyond the headlines, from his stint in league football to his love of fishing and the great outdoors. He has even piloted light aircraft, such is his love of the skies, seas and indeed the country way of life. Travel, Conservation and Beyond: Botham makes regular trips to South Africa and is involved with conservation efforts there, often taking friends and family to see first-hand the problems wildlife and humans are facing in this challenging landscape. Includes Botham's own celebrated photographs. 7) A Celebrity Life: The ups and downs of life in the spotlight. Botham is quick to lap up the interest of the public, but his relationship with the media has not always been comfortable. Botham takes us through from early days to recent years, and learning to use the press for the benefit of charities. The Leukemia Walks: Arguably Botham's greatest achievements in recent years have been the vast sums he has raised for Leukemia funds, supporting local hospices and research into this devastating disease. He explains the immense satisfaction tinged with sadness of giving to those without, particularly when they are children. The TV Commentator: The recent Ashes series; life in the commentary box and a view of cricket unlike anyone else's. Friends and the Future: The people who don't feature elsewhere in the book are often amusingly talked about by Botham, in this tribute to those who've been there along the way.
