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The Mechanic’s Tale is not Steve’s first book; it is a follow up to his very successful book, Life in the Fast Lane. That particular book dealt with Benetton’s second most successful season to date, 1994, as well as the drama and tragedy that surrounded the motor sport.
While that book gave the reader an insight of the frantic and unending behind-the-scenes activity in the effort to be fastest and the best in the world, the second book in the three book series replicates the superb writing style while not repeating what has already been written.
The Mechanic’s Tale is an autobiography of a portion of his life, taking the reader on a compelling journey giving the reader eye-witness views of the great drivers, including Schumacher, Senna, Mansell, Prost, and many more.
The key personalities of Benetton are not omitted, and for the first time the reader is given an insight look on what it took for the small outfit to win three World Championships.
Steve does not skip any of the important portions of his life, as well as occurrences in Benetton’s career. His work as an engineer and pit crew member provides the reader with an educated look on the technical aspects of F1 through the seasons.
His writing fluid style makes the book an enjoyable read and a combination of the subject matter as well as that style makes the book a page turner.
- David Coulthard The Autobiography – It is what it is
- Author: David Coulthard
- Published in: 2007
David Coulthard is the fifth highest points scoring Formula One driver of all time, having won 13 grand prix and enjoyed 61 podiums in his career in excess of 200 races. David left his job of F1 driver behind, retiring at the end of a long career which, while successful in several areas never culminated in a world championship.
David will be missed on the F1 grid by some and not really missed by others, however while he no longer occupies place in a cockpit, his presence remains felt as he reports for the BBC.
In the last few years books about current and past champions were written and published, and while David Coulthard’s career may have not been a stellar one, a book written about him and by him makes for a fascinating year.
It is what it is does not cut any corners, and David writes as if he were chatting with the reader at a pub.
The chapters in the book are not lengthy making it easier to read, and engage the reader without boring him with long repetitive entries. Like David Coulthard, his autobiography is straight to the point, and often as a result enjoyable and comic.
His description of the flight that nearly ended his life some years ago turns from sadness to a laughable subject when he describes being asked by airport authorities after climbing out of the still smoking wreck in France.
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