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Connie: The Marvellous Life of Learie Constantine

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the MCC Book of the Year Award
His father was a first-class cricketer, his grandfather was a slave.
Born in rural Trinidad in 1901, Learie Constantine was the most dynamic all-round cricketer of his age (1928-1939) when he played Test cricket for the West Indies and club cricket for Nelson. Few who saw Constantine in action would ever forget the experience. As well as the cricketing genius that led to Constantine being described as 'the most original cricketer of his time', Connie illuminates the world that he grew up in, a place where the memories of slavery were still fresh and where a peculiar, almost obsessive, devotion to 'Englishness' created a society that was often more British than Britain itself. Harry Pearson looks too at the society Constantine came to in England, which he would embrace as much as it embraced him: the narrow working-class world of the industrial North during a time of grave economic depression. Connie reveals how a flamboyant showman from the West Indies actually dovetailed rather well in a place where local music-hall stars such as George Formby, Frank Randle and Gracie Fields were fêted as heroes, and how Lancashire League cricket fitted into this world of popular entertainment.
Connie tells an uplifting story about sport and prejudice, genius and human decency, and the unlikely cultural exchange between two very different places - the tropical island of Trinidad and the cloth-manufacturing towns of northern England - which shared the common language of cricket.

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Experience the extraordinary life of Learie Constantine with "Connie: The Marvellous Life of Learie Constantine." Winner of the prestigious MCC Book of the Year Award, this captivating biography takes you on a journey through the remarkable story of a man who defied all odds. Born in rural Trinidad in 1901, Constantine rose to become the most dynamic all-round cricketer of his time, leaving an indelible mark on the world of Test cricket for the West Indies and club cricket for Nelson.

Immerse yourself in the vivid details of Constantine's upbringing in a society still grappling with the memories of slavery. Harry Pearson masterfully crafts a narrative that not only celebrates Constantine's cricketing genius but also provides an insightful glimpse into the world he grew up in. From a peculiar, almost obsessive devotion to "Englishness" to the echoes of the past, Connie sheds light on a society that was often more British than Britain itself.

Step into the enchanting world of the industrial North during a time of grave economic depression as Constantine arrives in England. Pearson unveils how this flamboyant showman from the West Indies found his place in the narrow working-class world. Discover the unexpected harmony between Constantine and the local music-hall stars of the era, such as George Formby, Frank Randle, and Gracie Fields. Delve into a tale where Lancashire League cricket seamlessly intertwines with popular entertainment.

Connie is more than a sports biography; it is a testament to the transformative power of sport and the triumph over prejudice. Witness the unlikely cultural exchange between the tropical island of Trinidad and the cloth-manufacturing towns of northern England, as they bonded through the universal language of cricket. Experience the genius and human decency that made Learie Constantine an icon, and be inspired by his extraordinary journey.

Don't miss out on this incredible exploration of an unsung hero's life. Order your copy of "Connie: The Marvellous Life of Learie Constantine" today and discover the captivating story that transcends boundaries.

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