Line and Strength: Library Edition

Mcgrath, Glenn

ISBN 10: 1743169426 ISBN 13: 9781743169421

Publisher: Bolinda Audio, 2013

Synopsis

Glenn McGrath is one of the most highly regarded fast-medium pace bowlers in cricketing history, and was a leading contributor to Australia's domination of world cricket from the mid-1990s to 2007.

He holds the world record for Test wickets by a fast bowler. He retired from Test cricket after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney 2007, whilst the World Cup that year marked the end of his one-day career. McGrath was named One Day International Player of the Year and Wisden Cricketer of the year on more than one occasion.

Glenn McGrath's achievements off the field are just as admirable. With his wife, Jane, he established the McGrath Foundation, a major fundraiser and supporter of women with breast cancer. He supported Jane through her own 11-year battle with breast cancer that sadly ended in June 2008.

Glenn McGrath: Line and Strength is more than just a sporting biography and will have broad appeal to men and women.

About this title

Synopsis

From working the land in Narromine to winning cricket's World Cup three times, Glenn McGrath has always faced life with fierce determination and an unerring will to succeed, despite the odds. Now, following his retirement from international cricket, McGrath shares the story of his life - in cricket and off the field. Known as 'Pigeon', he won his baggy green cap in Perth in 1993 and went on to forge a brilliant career, retiring as cricket's most successful fast bowler with 563 Test wickets. McGrath entered Ashes folklore in 1997, when he destroyed England by taking 8 for 38 at Lord's, and he even scored a Test half-century with the bat. With leg spinner Shane Warne, he formed the most devastating bowling combination in Test history. Glenn McGrath's most meaningful achievements, however, have been off the field. With his wife, Jane, a survivor of breast and bone cancers, he established the McGrath Foundation, a major fundraiser for and supporter of people with breast cancer. Here, in their own words, the McGraths discuss their battles with the disease. Line and Strength is the tell-all story of an Australian country boy who took on the world. After battling cancer for 11 years, Jane died on 22 June, 2008.

About the Author

Glenn McGrath is a cricketing legend. Daniel Lane has been a sports journalist for 23 years, working in print, radio, and television. He was on the support staff for the 2000 and 2004 Australian Olympic Games teams, and has won a number of awards for his sports writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bolinda Audio
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1743169426
• ISBN 13: 9781743169421
• Binding: Audio CD