Glenn McGrath Line and Strength

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Daniel Lane, Glenn McGrath

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William Heinemann Australia
01 July 2010

Autobiography: sport; Coping with illness; Sports & outdoor recreation; Cricket

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

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.

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, who battled breast and bone cancers, he established the McGrath Foundation, a major fundraiser for and supporter of people with breast cancer.

In the book, in their own words, the McGraths discussed their ongoing 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. Glenn is now the Chairman of the McGrath Foundation and continues to fundraise tirelessly to place breastcare nurses in hospitals.

By: Daniel Lane, Glenn McGrath
Imprint: William Heinemann Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781864711226
ISBN 10: 1864711221
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 01 July 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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. LINE AND STRENGTH is his eleventh book

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