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Andrew Johns autobiography to be released by HarperCollinsHarperCollins Publishers is delighted to announce that Rugby League great Andrew Johns has signed up to do his end-of-career autobiography.Published 1 March, 2007 
HarperCollins Publishers is delighted to announce that Rugby League great Andrew Johns has signed up to do his end-of-career autobiography. The publication date is yet to be confirmed, however it will be in a key gift period and Andrew Johns will be heavily involved in its promotion. ‘We are beyond thrilled to have this book,' said HarperCollins publishing director Shona Martyn. ‘Joey Johns is one of Australia's true sports heroes--admired by sports fans across the codes for his on-field prowess.' To be written with the help of sports journalist Neil Cadigan, the autobiography also promises a candid assessment of the off-field life of the Newcastle Knights player. Andrew Johns is recognised by most as the sport's greatest ever player: he is the greatest point-scorer in the ARL/NRL competition's history; has twice won the Golden Boot award as the world's premier player; is the only man to have won the Dally M Medal (as the NRL competition's best player) three times and has captained Australia.
This article from Thorpe Bowker's Weekly Book Newsletter and Media Extra is reproduced by kind permission of Thorpe-Bowker, a division of R R Bowker LLC. © Copyright 2007, Thorpe-Bowker More from Sports Book Reviews
Good Luck and Good Punting: Memoirs of a Racing Tragic by Ken Callander
Interestingly for someone reviewing a book about a ‘racing tragic’, I know almost nothing about racing, and generally choose my horse in the Melbourne Cup by picking the best looking jockey, or the prettiest silks. However, I found Good Luck and Good Punting a reasonably entertaining read.22 November, 2007
The World’s Weirdest Sports by Paul Connolly
Ever wanted to go Bog Snorkelling? How’s about a match of Dwile Flonking? Care for a vigorous game of Uppies and Doonies? These are the names of just some of the sports listed in this fascinating and informative compendium of the strange things people do in the dark corners of the sporting world (quite often, it must be said, fuelled by copious amounts of alcohol).22 November, 2007
Andrew Johns autobiography to be released by HarperCollins
HarperCollins Publishers is delighted to announce that Rugby League great Andrew Johns has signed up to do his end-of-career autobiography.1 March, 2007 
Given that I have a) never been to Perth and b) can count the number of days I have spent sailing in small craft on the knuckles of one finger, I found this tale of journeying the Swan and Canning rivers in a tiny, handmade boat oddly fascinating.2 February, 2007
The Champions: Conversations with Great Players and Coaches of Australian Football by Ben Collins
This new football book from GSP interviews 24 AFL/VFL players about their Australian Rules football experiences. From Ron Barassi and Bob Davis to current footy stars such as James Hird and Robert Harvey, this book gleans information from the players about their football careers and where their lives have led to after football. This book will appeal to readers who are 40 or older—younger readers may find the format a little dry and regimented.28 May, 2006
A Fair Field and No Favour by Gideon Haigh
If the prospect of reading numerous newspaper reports about the Australian cricket team’s recent downfall in the Ashes series fills you with dread, fear not. Gideon Haigh not only has a commanding knowledge of cricket and its intricacies, but also possesses the rare ability to convey hours of cricket coverage and make it sound like something spectacular.19 December, 2005
Waves: Great Stories from the Surf, edited by Tim Baker
I’d love to find this book in my Christmas stocking! Here’s the perfect gift for your favourite Gidget or Moondoggy. From the full-on surf journalism of Nick Carroll, Matt Griggs and Sean Doherty to the lyrical writing of Tim Winton and Fiona Capp, Waves is a terrific collection of surf stories, recollections, profiles and articles that will be sure to please all surfers, from the weekend warrior to the committed ‘I’ll surf in winter hail if the waves are there’ grommet.11 December, 2005
Streeeeeeeeeeeeetch
After a day of tapping away at a keyboard and going cross-eyed looking at a computer monitor, this writer feels more like a mildly achy, slightly crumpled gnome than a poised, elegant and graceful dancer, so the arrival of Bodywise (ABC Books) was initially a little disheartening.13 May, 2005
Shirtfront by Paula Hunt
As we launch into another season of football, it’s a good time to reflect on where the game has come from, and just how much it is interwoven with the fabric of the Australian cultural identity. Self-confessed Carlton supporter Paula Hunt has done a remarkable job of presenting a potted history of this uniquely Australian pastime in Shirtfront.11 April, 2005
Kicking goals
The allure of football (by which this southern writer means Aussie Rules of course!) may be entirely mysterious to many of us, but it seems that football publishing = sales. With this in mind (and the fact that these books have lots of appeal for reluctant, often boy, readers) Geoff Slattery Publishing and Penguin each have a new book for the footy fanatic.20 March, 2005 |
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Could you please forward this email to Andrew Joey Johns Hi Andrew, My husband bought me for my birthday last week a copy of your autobiography. I have just finished the book this morning. It was wonderful reading. We are great league followers and parramatta supporters!!! We now live in queensland but will always be blues supporters and would like to thank you for the wonderful games we enjoyed whilst you were playing for NSW. Quietly, I also was a closet supporter of newcastle due to your talent as well as the cheif and Bedsy!! Miss you guys playing heaps . We had the pleasure of meeting Darren Lockyer last year at a family gathering. He is my 4th cousin. We had a wonderful day and when asked who he thought were the great players in the game today and before, you were the first name mentioned. Please also give a hello to Neil Cadigan, my husband larry went to primary school with him and has followed his career with interest. We wish you luck with your retirement and also the best of health. Your achievement over adversity is to be commended.
Regards Colleen Eades
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