Biography & Memoir Sport & Recreation True Crime
Beating The Odds: Alan Tripp's Rise From Illegal SP Bookmaker To, written by Nichola Garvey, offers a gripping true‑crime biography that blends sports and Australian history. Garvey follows Tripp’s controversial journey from underground betting to a high‑profile career, delivering a compelling narrative for fans of crime, memoir and sport.
The paperback, published in 2011, is a solid addition to any collection of biographies, true stories, or Australian non‑fiction. Its focus on horse‑racing and the world of illegal bookmakers makes it a unique crossover of crime thriller and sports memoir.
The book arrives in very good condition, with clean, tidy pages free of writing, dog‑ears or marks. The binding is tight, and it comes from a smoke‑free home, ensuring a well‑preserved reading experience.