David Beckham: My Side
by David Beckham and Tom Watt
HarperCollins $112
No one will call Becks dim after reading his ghostwritten memoir. His memory of the outfit worn for the first date with Posh is more precise than his longest pass. Note the acuity of a mind whose doubts about footballer Gary Neville's devotion to his role as Beckham's best man were eased by the arrival of a beautician. 'I was honoured: Gaz had waited for my wedding day to get his nails done for the first time in his life.' Beckham's account of his row with Sir Alex Ferguson was covered by the media before the book came out. This edition has three extra chapters about his first year in Spain and Euro 2004, plus more photos of babies and hairstyles. The alleged affairs are vaguely mentioned as proof that tough times strengthen his marriage.
