Piri: Straight Up: Cups, Downs & Keeping Calm
Piri Weepu s story is one of the most fascinating New Zealand rugby stories ever told.
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| Interest Age |
Young Adults |
| Reading Age |
Young Adults |
| Library of Congress |
Rugby Union football players - New Zealand, Weepu, Piri |
| NBS Text |
Autobiography: Sport |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
272 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 156mm
Height: 233mm
Spine: 21mm |
| Weight |
370g |
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| Dewey Code |
796.333092 |
| Catalogue Code |
271530 |
Description of this Book
'I'm not a superhero, I don't wear my jocks over my jeans, I can't deflect lightning bolts with my hand and I'm not likely to be found rescuing damsels in distress - unless they happen to be my beloved daughters Kiera or Taylor.' And so begins Piri Weepu's biography. Debuting for the All Blacks at the tender age of 20, it has been a whirlwind eight years for Piri Weepu, leading up to that dramatic final whistle of the Rugby World Cup 2011 final. This biography is an insight into the life of a shy boy from Wainuiamata, who was moulded in the stronghold of rugby league, but broke free and became one of the most memorable All Blacks of his generation. The book includes a first-hand, blow by blow account of the World Cup and fascinating insights into the injuries that have plagued his career.
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Author's Bio
Heather Kidd is an experienced sports writer who currently edits New Zealand's premier golf magazine, The Cut. She has previously worked as assistant editor of Rugby News and wrote the bestselling biography of Gordon Tietjens, Titch.
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