But, at 43 years of age, and with a bit more time on his hands than usual, Freddie Flintoff has had a moment to reflect and he's noticed that, although there's been little method in the madness, there has been the occasional common thread.

From one of Britain's most-loved national treasures, comes a much-needed Bible of straight-talking honesty and sharp observational humour: following an unprecedented time of collective global insanity, Freddie is ready to impart his effortless charm, wit and wisdom on a wild array of topics. Throughout, Fred shares his code for success, happiness and a life fully lived, gleaned from half a lifetime of hard yakka on the wicket, in the dressing room, behind the wheel, in the boxing ring, and even treading the boards of a stage musical. I generally find Flintoff quite entertaining but this book is the confused ramblings of someone trying fill a book despite having nothing to say. Biography: Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff (MBE) is a bestselling author, broadcaster and former England international cricketer. Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff is one of the most exciting cricketers in the world, and has gained more and more notoriety through the last few years.Each chapter Flintoff picks a topic and discusses it, with not much apparent connection between chapters, which is great because it makes it very easy to read. The Chalke History Festival announces a new name, new look, and tons for history buffs to get their teeth into! It reads exactly how he comes across on TV, I was literally reading it in his voice and it did make smile and chuckle. The cricketing legend reflects on a life brimming with both spectacular sporting achievement and ill-advised yet hilarious antics to deliver a manual for life like no other with his inimitable good humour and charm.

It was actually a collections of opinions and it was an interesting glipse into the mind of Andrew Flintoff. It is filled with anecdotes, observations and the odd opinion all told with Fred’s trademark humour and no-nonsense style.But, at forty-three years of age, and with a bit more time on his hands than usual, Freddie Flintoff has had a moment to reflect, and he's noticed that although there's been little method in the madness, there has been the occasional common thread.