The First Half

Gabby Logan

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Piatkus Books
31 October 2023

Television; Memoirs

A brilliant book. Read immediately' Claudia Winkleman

A fascinating, inspiring and funny memoir from much-loved broadcaster Gabby Logan

When I sat down to write this book, I was really not keen on the idea of writing a biography that charted my life in a regular, linear fashion. Largely because I thought that nobody would be interested in how well I did in my maths GCSE ( C ) or what my first dog was called (Sadie). But looking back over my life I realise we are all a product of the things that happen to us along the way, even the most fleeting of conversations with a stranger, and by gathering my turning points and life-changing moments together, I have found a way of telling the story of my life - a story of family, love, loss, determination, devastating lows and the highest of highs.

Whether it's presenting the Olympics, dancing on Strictly or chatting to guests on her hugely popular podcast, Gabby Logan has been a much-loved broadcaster and a fixture in our lives for over 25 years.

In this, her first ever book, Gabby takes us through the story of her life through the turning points and important events that have led her to where she is today. Just how did the little girl who lay in bed pondering the big questions like Why do I matter? Why was I born? end up as a woman who dropped her physics GCSE at the first chance and now talks on telly for a living?

Gabby talks candidly about the highs, lows, loves and losses she's experienced. Whether it's the heart-breaking early death of her brother, her father's alcoholism, navigating sexism at work or the time she almost became the Rose of Tralee by accident, The First Half is an entertaining, absorbing, inspirational memoir which will make you laugh and cry.

'A lovely read for women who love to read about inspiring women' - Lorraine Candy

By: Gabby Logan
Imprint: Piatkus Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 124mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9780349433080
ISBN 10: 0349433089
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dedicated and professional with a fantastic sense of humour, Gabby is one of the UK's leading broadcasters and has recently been recognised with an MBE. The honour is for services to sports broadcast and promoting women in sport. A former international gymnast, Gabby began her broadcasting career in radio straight out of university. She soon joined Sky Sports, establishing herself as one of their key presenters. Her success at Sky, ITB and, now, the BBC has helped to pave the way for a new generation of female sports presenters. Gabby is a prolific writer and has recently entered the ever-growing podcast world, launching her chart topping series 'The Midpoint' which has already surpassed over 1 million downloads