An Independent Man: The Autobiography
This being an autobiography it will doubtless provide plenty of fodder for both sides to support their points of view. Jordan, with whom his team were briefly associated. There are several passages that really cry out for a bit more explanation.
Also a few peculiar editing decisions spoil the flow of the text. The chapters are very short and one chapter on appears to have had a paragraph from the section copied and pasted across with little thought to the appropriateness of the context. But I was surprised and pleased to see a book come out from a former team owner so soon after leaving F1 because it shines a light onto some of the less well-known areas of the sport. Got a potential story, tip or enquiry? Find out more about RaceFans and contact us here.
“An Independent Man – the Autobiography” (Eddie Jordan, 2007)
Alianora La Canta 27th May , It wasn't long before the team began to pick up podium finishes, and in won its first race - a remarkable achievement on a comparatively small budget. The following year was even better, but sadly this was to be the peak, as the search for more finance and legal battles with sponsors hit hard. Eventually, in January he sold the team. It shows how, when so much money is involved, nothing is ever simple.
His has been a life lived to the full, and his account is packed full of superb stories, colourful adventures and revealing tales. But he funded his first The hugely entertaining, and extremely candid, autobiography of one of the most colourful characters in motor sport Eddie Jordan gave Michael Schumacher his first drive, and helped groom a whole series of drivers early in their careers, including Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert.
Another few bricks in the wall. Jordan set up his own team, and moved into Formula One at the end of the s. It wasn't long before the team began to pick up podium finishes, and in won its first race - a remarkable achievement on a comparatively small budget.
Editorial Reviews. Review. Irish PR Eddie will be in Dublin on May to promote the book. An Independent Man: The Autobiography by [Jordan, Eddie] . An Independent Man has ratings and 6 reviews. Jonesy_laaa said: Thanks to a very close friend of mine who is also a big Formula One fan like myself.
The following year was even better, but sadly this was to be the peak, as the search for more finance and legal battles with sponsors hit hard. Eventually, in January he sold the team.
It shows how, when so much money is involved, nothing is ever simple. His has been a life lived to the full, and his account is packed full of superb stories, colourful adventures and revealing tales. But he funded his first The hugely entertaining, and extremely candid, autobiography of one of the most colourful characters in motor sport Eddie Jordan gave Michael Schumacher his first drive, and helped groom a whole series of drivers early in their careers, including Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert.