{"product_id":"racket-boy-wheres-my-country-9781805141266","title":"Racket Boy: Where's My Country?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe book 'Racket Boy - Where's My Country' explores the life of Philip over six decades, from being ordered by the British government to leave England to being a spectator in the hills of Tuscany. It was inspired by his father's mockery and his journey to the unknown. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 464 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Troubador Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you marvel at people who seemingly have it all only to drop everything for life in a remote village? Have you wondered about leaving your roots for migration to the unknown?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fit only for climbing coconut trees.\" This mocking label, invented by Philips' father due to his passion for badminton and perceived lack of skills in other areas, followed him throughout his school years in Malaysia. It accompanied him on his journey to England in 1970, at the age of 18, fueled by adrenaline. It persisted as he navigated the parochial landscapes of middle England, engaging in various pursuits such as washing backsides in a mental hospital, practicing law, participating in sports, and cultivating both professional and personal relationships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToughened by an Indian father and a Chinese coach, lifted by a messiah-like Englishman, and grounded by a Labrador soulmate, Racket Boy - Wheres My Country explores Philip's life over six decades. From being ordered by the British government to leave England, accosted in Bombay, mugged in Barcelona, to engaging in horse-trading with a petro giant in Ecuador, and experiencing the thrill of a World Cup in military-ruled Argentina, to list just a few.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Philip finds himself a spectator in the hills of Tuscany, more than capable of climbing coconut trees!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 502g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 199 x 39 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781805141266\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philip George","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44767246483706,"sku":"9781805141266","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699636804290_book.jpg?v=1699890980","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/racket-boy-wheres-my-country-9781805141266","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}