1 / 4Freddie Flintoff: Coming Home autobiography
Freddie Flintoff: Coming Home is an autobiography told in Flintoff’s own words, tracing his life from childhood in Preston through cricket, retirement and a return to the game. It focuses on pivotal moments on and off the pitch, including the 2005 Ashes and the car crash described in the listing.
At a glance
- First-person account spanning Flintoff’s early life, cricket career and post-retirement return to the game.
- The listing covers the 2005 Ashes, confrontations with rivals and media, and being told by doctors he could not continue playing.
- Described as reflective and humorous as well as focused on cricket.
Reference price: £10.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The 336-page account combines cricket milestones with personal experiences away from the pitch.
- Customer feedback describes the book as readable, inspiring and sincere.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Blink Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1785127497 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1785127496 |
| Weight listed | 240 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Cricket followers interested in Freddie Flintoff’s playing career and the 2005 Ashes.
- Readers looking for a first-person sports autobiography that also covers personal turning points.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical cricket guide or a biography written by someone other than Flintoff.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is broadly positive, highlighting readability, content and a sincere, inspiring story. For readers interested in Flintoff’s career and personal turning points, those reactions suggest the narrative is a key draw. The rating distribution is mostly in the top two star categories, though ratings alone do not establish what individual readers liked or disliked.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as a great read and praise its content, sincerity and inspiring story.
- Readability, content and story are reported as positive aspects.
Frequently asked questions
What does Coming Home cover?
The listing describes Flintoff’s childhood in Preston, his cricket career including the 2005 Ashes, retirement and his return to cricket after a car crash.
Is this a first-person account?
Yes. The listing presents it as Freddie Flintoff telling his story in his own words.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 336 pages.
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