Footsteps of Federer: A Fan's Pilgrimage Across 7 Swiss Cantons in 10 Acts
Dave Seminara
Mar 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Paul Heitsch
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Roger Federer could live anywhere in the world, but he always returns to the place he loves most: Switzerland. Dave Seminara is a mad traveler and tennis lifer who has written about Federer for the New York Times and other publications. A pair of autoimmune diseases and a knee surgery kept Dave from playing tennis for years, but as he inched toward recovery, he had a bright idea: why not start his tennis comeback on hallowed ground-courts that his hero Roger Federer graced in Switzerland. Footsteps of Federer is a funny, novella-length account of Seminara's travels across seven Swiss cantons in search of insights into Federer's character, which is inextricably linked to his deep roots in, and love for, his country. Seminara timed his unique pilgrimage to the 2019 Swiss Indoors, where he had a chance to ask Roger a number of offbeat questions before and after Federer hoisted his record tenth title there. Seminara's Federer pilgrimage took him to Switzerland's most important abbey, where he prayed with Abbot Urban Federer; to the vineyard of Jakob Federer from Berneck, where the Federer clan originated from; to the stunning villa where Roger and Mirka were married; and to many of the neighborhoods and tennis clubs where Roger has lived and trained at over the years.
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Elizabeth Browne
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January 12, 2022
David Seminara’s “Footsteps of Federer: A Fan’s Pilgramage Across 7 Swiss Cantons in 10 Acts” is a ticket to ride for anyone who wants to take a plunge into the cultural history of Switzerland via an outsiders perspective on the living tennis legend, Roger Federer. Seminara would be a great fill in for Scottie on the Star Trek Enterprise as he transports us across the Swiss countryside. The book fulfills the adage, “books can be your best friend”, as this gem epitomizes the companionship that can develop on a road trip. The wonderful experience is accented by surprising banter you can imagine originating straight out of a locker room or smokey press room. The contrast of the irreverent humor with the long history of monastic spirituality provides a delectable sweet and savory sauce a master chef would emulate. Too bad for the Switzerland Travel Board because we can save the trip by reading this book.
About the author
Dave Seminara is a writer, former diplomat, and passionate tennis fan. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, BBC, the Washington Post, and dozens of other publications. He is the author of Bed, Breakfast & Drunken Threats, Breakfast with Polygamists, and Footsteps of Federer.
Paul Heitsch has been narrating audiobooks since 2011, after having worked as a pianist, composer, recording engineer, producer, and sound designer for many years. His work is often cited for the authenticity he brings to the narrative and characters he portrays, as well as his versatility, and clear, smooth delivery.
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