Totally Frank

Question 1.
I highly recommend the autobiography Totally Frank, by Frank Lampard to all soccer enthusiasts and anybody looking for a decent read. Totally Frank is intriguing to read because you get to see a perspective through the eyes of a soccer superstar. Numerous times I find myself watching a soccer match and wondering what is going through the players minds after a crucial moment during the game. Totally Frank descriptively explains Lampard’s thoughts during these events including making his debut for Chelsea against Newcastle United, or smashing in the equalizer in extra-time against Portugal at the quarterfinal stage of the Euro 2004. I would also recommend this book because it is highly entertaining and keeps the reader captivated throughout the entire story. For the most part, I prefer fiction to non-fiction because I generally find fictional stories much more exciting and entertaining, however, Totally Frank was a definite exception despite it being an autobiography. The book was incredibly interesting and compelling all the way from page 1 to 463. Frank Lampard’s use of humor and honesty makes the reader feel as if you are actually developing a friendship with him. This is most likely the reason for the autobiography’s engaging aspect.

Question 10.
Frank Lampard, the author of the autobiography Totally Frank, was certainly biased in his version of the facts included in the novel. Of course Lampard thought that England was going to win the world cup, and that Chelsea was by far the world’s finest soccer club, because he played for those two teams. This does not mean that Lampard was not honest, as he really did believe that the teams and players he played with were the best. It merely meant that Lampard’s opinion may not have been fact, as a lot of people will argue that Manchester United is superior to Chelsea, although if you ask me, I would definitely say Chelsea is better. Also, England has not won a world cup since 1966 however, Frank Lampard still believes them to be the greatest in the world.