Blood Over Water - Hardcover

'Blood Over Water stands out from the mass of sporting memoirs thanks to the authors' open portrayal of their relationship as the build-up to the race intensifies' -- The Economist

'Jumping from boat to boat, from brother to brother, you feel every physical and emotional strain as they haul their boats along the river, seeking to claim familial supremacy...[the story] is thrillingly relived by these two feuding siblings' -- The Times

'The result of the race - for those who don't already know - is even more mouth-wateringly Hollywood. You just couldn't make it up.' -- Rachael Quarrell, Rowing Voice

'The rivalry is brilliantly told' -- The Guardian

'The tale of an epic Boat Race brilliantly told from the heart of the competition by two brothers. It is impossible for the reader not to become involved. A serious candidate for `the sports book of the year' -- Barry Davies

'This is an excellent book. The Livingstons provide a great insight into the effect that sport can have on the relationship between siblings. Their description of the events around the dramatic 2003 Boat Race also captures the essence of this unique contest and make compelling reading.'
-- Jonny Searle, Olympic Champion 1992

Blood Over Water stands out from the mass of sporting memoirs thanks to the authors' open portrayal of their relationship as the build-up to the race intensifies. -- The Economist

Jumping from boat to boat, from brother to brother, you feel every physical and emotional strain as they haul their boats along the river, seeking to claim familial supremacy. -- The Times

The tale of an epic Boat Race brilliantly told from the heart of the competition by two brothers. It is impossible for the reader not to become involved. A serious candidate for `the sports book of the year'. -- Barry Davies

David studied for a BA in Biological Sciences at Christ Church Oxford (2001-2004) and then stayed for a further year to complete an MSc in Management Research at the Said Business School. His main passion throughout his time at Oxford was to win the Oxford Cambridge University Boat Race. In 2003 he won the closest ever Boat Race by a margin of one foot against a Cambridge crew containing his older brother James. Since he left University he has represented Great Britain at rowing on a number of occasions. He was motivated to write a book about his experiences and relationship with his brother to try and reconcile his feelings of guilt at winning the race. He currently works as an investment analyst at a private wealth management firm. James went up to Cambridge in 1999 to read Natural Sciences. He was twice selected for the Cambridge reserve crew, Goldie, before graduating to the Cambridge Blue Boat. James returned to Cambridge, starting a one year course in Management to give him a final chance of victory. James was again selected for the Cambridge Blue Boat but lost in the closest race of all time, against his younger brother David. James has rowed at a number of World Championships at Senior and U23 level and attended the Athens Olympics as part of Team GB. He has rowed all over the world including competitions in Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, New Zealand and the United States.James lives in London and works in venture capital, investing in rapidly growing technology companies. He has written for Varsity, the Cambridge University newspaper, and had travel writing articles published in Travelbag magazine.