A Thirst for Life is the warm, witty and unmistakably Blofeldian autobiography of one of cricket’s most beloved voices.
 
With his trademark bow tie, rich plummy tones and gently eccentric observations, Henry Blofeld became synonymous with the golden age of radio cricket commentary — particularly through his long association with the BBC’s legendary Test Match Special team.
 
In this memoir, Blofeld recounts:
His upbringing and education at Eton and Cambridge
His promising early cricketing talent (including a schoolboy century at Lord’s)
A serious bicycle accident that altered his sporting path
His transition into journalism and broadcasting
Decades of Test cricket commentary across England and Australia
Anecdotes from the press box, commentary box and touring life
Encounters with players, umpires, administrators and fellow broadcasters
His well-known love of fine wine, good food and civilised company
 
The book blends cricketing history with personal reminiscence, offering insight into post-war English cricket, the Ashes contests of the late 20th century, and the evolving culture of sports broadcasting.
 
It is as much a portrait of a character as it is a cricket memoir — elegant, nostalgic and gently humorous throughout.
 
First edition, first printing in dustjacket.