{"product_id":"the-nation-holds-its-breath-george-hamilton-9781785373732","title":"The Nation Holds Its Breath","description":"'... David O'Leary is entrusted with the responsibility of taking the penalty that could send Ireland to the quarter finals of the World Cup. This kick can decide it all. The nation holds its breath ...It's there!\" While the nation held its breath, George Hamilton delivered a line that will forever be etched in Irish sporting lore! A fixture in the commentary box since the late 1970s, Hamilton has enthralled and captivated his RTﾉ audience for decades. Particularly through the many highs of the Charlton years, from Stuttgart in '88 to Italia '90 and the USA in '94, he has engagingly articulated the joy and despair felt by the fans who listen with anticipation for his sporting gems. Written in his inimitable style, \u003ci\u003eThe Nation Holds Its Breath\u003c\/i\u003e is a lyrical journey through the key moments of his life and career. The voice that is so familiar to millions is present on every page of this book, from his formative days in Belfast and early career in London to his eventual arrival in Dublin and RTﾉ, where, alongside his sporting work, he has carved out an entirely separate career with his hugely popular Lyric FM show, \u003ci\u003eThe Hamilton Scores\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1785373730\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785373732\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Merrion Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"George Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43945227387135,"sku":"9781785373732","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_6c2a8873-1f03-430e-aa0d-2564e3afec7d.jpg?v=1681507521","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-nation-holds-its-breath-george-hamilton-9781785373732","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}