We had a fantastic response, with hundreds of would-be reviewers volunteering their services.

We chose just two, but there will also be plenty of other opportunities to review the latest publications from the sporting world.

Coming up will be former footballer Geoff Thomas's book about his battle against leukaemia, 'Riding Through the Storm: My Fight Back to Fitness on the Tour de France', and 'Barry: The Story of Motorcycling Legend Barry Sheene'.

606: DEBATE Was Eddie Jordan good for F1?

Anyway, here's what our reviewers had to say about 'An Independent Man' - and don't forget you can add your own comments via the 606 website.

Think F1 and what comes to mind? Glamour, excitement, speed? And what team typifies these things most? Guaranteed 9 out of 10 F1 fans would smile and say "Jordan".

For 14 great seasons, the Jordan team took us all on a ride of racing in its purest form and, in a very isolated world of steely-eyed determination and real performance pressure, brought a welcome enjoyment factor to the paddock.

Eddie Jordan was the architect of all this and, in his own fast-talking way, changed the face of F1 for more than a decade.

Here, in this book, Eddie gives a unique insight into a truly remarkable life, from selling carpet scraps by the side of the road to the very heights of global motorsport.

The narrative jumps around, very much as you would expect his hyperactive mind to jump around, so it can get a little tricky to follow the multi-stranded stories at times.

This book is not just for the die-hard F1 fans, though they will certainly appreciate the inside track on what happens behind the iron curtain of the paddock barrier

But the stories of Eddie having a "great craic" trying to break the Irish and UK junior racing scenes as an up-and-coming driver, all on a budget of a few pounds, a pint of beer and the gift of the gab, are priceless.

For me, as an ex-member of the F1 fraternity, the most enjoyment came from the little stories.

We all know Ayrton Senna was a great driver, but Eddie knew how to wind him up to breaking point and reveals all in the book with a cheeky glee.

From dealing with Bernie Ecclestone to Eddie Irvine, 'EJ' paints a picture of F1 life as challenging but enjoyable.

Even the remarkably poignant chapter dealing with the decline of our champion Damon Hill is dealt with using tact and a warm feeling.

Plus, 'EJ' introduces us to the underbelly of F1 and the characters who go unheralded.

Overall, this book is not just for the die-hard F1 fans, though they will certainly appreciate the inside track on what happens behind the iron curtain of the paddock barrier.

It should appeal to anyone who enjoys a good story and who appreciates that life is there for the taking and for the living.

Rating:

Ian Matt, Southampton

Eddie Jordan frequently describes himself as a "chancer" and his autobiography describes the highs and lows of one young "chancer" from Dublin, as he grows from rookie driver to Formula 1 race-winning owner.

Credit is due to Jordan for writing the book himself instead of employing the services of a ghost writer. The tone is conversational and moves along at a nice pace.

Proper acknowledgement is given to those who helped Jordan on the way, and it is refreshing to see a modern-day celebrity who realises that their success didn't derive solely from their own efforts.

The section on Jordan's involvement in charity work, notably with children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent, is among the most interesting in the book.

As a Formula 1 fan, my hope before reading was that more light would be shone on some of the more colourful aspects of Jordan's career.

While there is a detailed account of the various seasons in Formula 1, and the main incidents of record are comprehensively dealt with, ultimately the book fails to completely satisfy in the way of insider information.

Eddie rarely has anything controversial to say about any of the major players in Formula 1. The suspicion remains that Jordan sees himself as a successor to Bernie Ecclestone and has modified his words accordingly.

The section on Jordan's involvement in charity work, notably with children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent, is among the most interesting in the book. To his credit, his charitable activities seem genuine and sincere, and he does seem to realise that he has been lucky in life.

Overall, this is an entertaining read for any sports fan and a "must read" for all Formula 1 fans.

Rating:

Declan Conlon, Longford, Co Longford, Ireland

Formula One has always seemed to me to be something that you're either completely passionate or slightly cynical about.

For those of you who, like me, have often found the constant technical tweaking and complicated raft of rule changes deterring your interest in F1 you may find Eddie Jordan An Independent Man transforms your views.

Jordan tells in his own enthusiastic, captivating way the story of his life in motorsport, from his first taste at a go-karting track in Jersey to his last F1 appearance in Moscow after selling his F1 team.

It is this different perspective on the "business" of F1 that will make me look at the next grand prix in a new light.

From the outset, his intriguing insights and skill at storytelling - whether discussing the mind games he employed to wind up a young Ayrton Senna in Formula 3 or Miss Germany's affect on the two battling Jordan drivers in 1997 - kept me wanting to read on.

Jordan also describes how hurt he was by Michael Schumacher after giving the German his first chance in F1, and there is a running commentary on his fluctuating relationship with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Even when there are technical references, they are explained in simple terms.

It is this different perspective on the "business" of F1 - how just getting the car onto the grid for their first grand prix was an achievement in itself (even though they suffered an engine failure) or how a spectacular crash on TV was good for sponsors - that will make me look at the next grand prix in a new light.

Then there is the man himself. Jordan explains some of his other passions - his family, golf, music and charity work - and, throughout, it is the mixture of his honesty, passion and humility that made this such a good read for me.

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Nick Crowther, BBC Sport