Paul and Glenn are back for another great episode. This week we will discuss some of the many great sporting autobiographies. Reading sporting autobiographies are great in getting into the mind of famous sportspeople who share their fascinating stories and journeys in life. Some of the sportspeople we will talk who share their journey include.
- A former Aussie female tennis player who despite years of physical, mental, and financial abuse by her monstrous father, has risen above the odds and become a true inspiration, especially through her book “Unbreakable”.
- A current motor racing champion who claimed the distinguished honour of being knighted during his brilliant career.
- Steve Waugh, Alan Border, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath.
- Muhammed Ali, Mike Tyson
- Marcus Trescothick
- Western Division Rugby League team
- Gareth Thomas
- Andre Agassi
- Rob Burrow and Neale Daniher and their courageous battles with Motor Neurone Disease.
- Kurt Fearnley
- Cathy Freeman
- Lisa Curry
- Michelle Payne
Miss Olivia is back to conduct the Quiz and Who Am I? segments. She will also talk about her recent appearance in a musical production.
Paul and Glenn give their Claps and Slaps for the week. We have our segment Where Are they Now? and Glenn finishes off the episode with another one of his cracking jokes.
Trigger Warning- Parts of this episode discusses the sensitive topic of mental health, suicide. If this content affects you, dial Lifeline 131114 and 988 in United States.
Great Sporting Autobiographies sources
1. slman.com ‘13 of the best sports biographies ever written’, culture, 13/4/2022.
2. What we reading.com ‘9 powerful sports autobiographies every fan should read’, james, 18/1/23.
3. mirror.co.uk ‘20 best sports books ever written: brian clough, muhammad ali and more’, by anthony clavane, 25/9/2012.
4. nswrl.com.au ‘the night the music died’, nicholas janzen nswrl media, 6/8/2014.
5. amp.triplem.com.au ‘here’s 10 aussie sports books to get you motivated again!’, by georgie marr 11/6/2020.
6. Unbreakable, Jelana Dokic, with jess halloran, published 29/10/2018.penquin books.
7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jelena_Dokic
8. Whispering gums.com ‘unbreakable:conversation with jelana dokic’, 1/12/2017.
9. bookey.app/book. ‘Unbreakable by jelana dokic summary’ jelana dokic,
10. booktopia.com ‘blindsided, a rugby great confronts his greatest challenge’, by michael lynagh, 1/8/2015.
11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton
13. Lewis hamilton. My story, by lewis hamilton, google books, 2007.
14. goodreads.com ‘Lewis Hamilton. The biography’, by frank worrall, published 1/1/2021.john blake publishing.
15. express.co.uk ‘lewis hamilton and the four other F1 stars knighted as christian horner takes step closer’, by sam smith, 1/1/24.
16. httphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Currys
17. ://www.tennis.com.au/player-profiles/jelena-dokic
18. booktopia.com ‘lisa: the inspiring #1 best selling memoir’, lisa curry as told to ellen whinnett, 2/5/2022.
19. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neale_Daniher
20. Born to run by cathy freeman, 2007. Published by penguin group, australia.
21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Freeman
22. Brotherhood books.org.au ‘cathy’, by cathy freeman and scott gullan.
23. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Burrow
24. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsay_Davenport
25. Fox sports.com ‘jelana dokic targeted by disgusting online trolls during Aus open’, staff writers from news.com.au 20/1/23.
26. penguin.com.au ‘fearless, finding the power to thrive’ by jelana dokic. Published 12/9/23.
27. dailymail.co.uk ‘emotional moment retired tennis star jelana dokic bursts into tears on live TV following a simple comment from a french rival- after opening up about battle with fat-shaming trolls’, by kylie stevens from daily mail, australia. 24/1/2022.
28. independent.co.uk ‘jelana dokic: i haven’t spoken to my abusive father in 10 years- i sleep well at night’, by kieran jackson, 28/12/23.
