Graham Henry : Final Word

Howitt, Bob and Henry, Graham

ISBN 10: 1869509730 / ISBN 13: 9781869509736

Published by HarperCollins, New Zealand, 2012

About this Item

First edition, first impression 2012 SIGNED by Graham Henry near fine hardback, board edges lightly rubbed in a fine dust wrapper. Contents fine, bright and clean. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. 304 pages with index. Graham Henry's Coaching Record. Illustrations.

Seller Inventory # 0019438

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Graham Henry : Final Word
• Publisher: HarperCollins, New Zealand
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1869509730
• ISBN 13: 9781869509736
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illus. With Photos
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Final Word is an honest and reflective look at the life and career of a truly remarkable and often controversial leader in world rugby.

Final Word is an honest and reflective look at the life and career of a truly remarkable and often controversial leader. With the Rugby World Cup win in 2011, Graham Henry broke the 24-year curse and restored the NZ All Blacks to the top of the rugby pedestal. But while Graham began and ended his career on a high, along the way he experienced moments of despair, bordering on depression. At the lowest point in his career, he almost gave it all away. This book traces his lack-lustre academic career, surprising considering he rose to become a successful headmaster; his achievements as a cricketer, the origins of his rugby coaching; and his strong partnership with his wife, Raewyn. Graham reveals the drastic measures he took to change the culture within the All Blacks and set them on the path to becoming world champions. In his eight years as coach, the All Blacks maintained an incredible 85 per cent success rate across 106 matches and, of course, claimed the Webb Ellis Trophy at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

About the Author

Sir Graham is collaborating with New Zealand's Bob Howitt. Howitt is New Zealand' s leading rugby writer, the author of 19 books on the game including the bestselling Black – Where It Belongs, the complete record of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.