My Name’5 DODDIE: The Autobiography
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Rugby legend and MND campaigner Doddie Weir has always lived life to the full. On the pitch, Doddie’s irresistible talent took him to the heart of every team he graced, and brought him 61 caps for his national side. He won fans all over the world with his sportsmanship, humour and boundless energy – especially when on the charge ‘like a mad giraffe’.
Then, in June 2017, Doddie made the announcement that he had been diagnosed with MND. With no cure and almost no treatment of any sort available, Doddie set out to do what he could to change that, tackling the issue head on with his trademark positivity and good humour. Since then, his MY NAME’5 DODDIE Foundation has raised and pledged millions towards research into this dreadful condition and his tireless campaigning has transcended the world of sport.
MY NAME’5 DODDIE is a humbling, courageous and very funny celebration of a remarkable man. And with a brand new update, this is an absolute must-read – rugby fan or not.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Black & White Publishing (13 Jun. 2019) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1785302426 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1785302428 |
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 2.29 x 20.32 cm |
by R holmes
Great read
by John Sherrington
Bravery in the face of life changing misfortune
by toddy
An incredibly sad and heartbreaking story to read – but it was also very funny too. What a bloke! A magnificent rugby player and an all-round wonderful guy.
by MILEs WILSON
Good read
by Jason
I hate rugby union. I find it boring beyond belief. I’m a rugby league man. This book, whilst telling the story of the great Doddie Weir, isn’t just a sporting autobiography. It’s a human story; a human facing the biggest battle any of us could imagine.
Read it. You won’t regret it.
by Donald
Sad but funny as well.
by R. O. F. Wellington
Bought for my Dad,he loved it,a really uplifting book about a gentle giant of rugby.
by Kindle Customer
I was saddened to hear of Doddie’s death from MND but had always admired his athleticism on the rugby field and the energy and humour he displayed when he became aware of the diagnosis we would all dread.
This book is an easily read romp though the events of his life and exhibits his joy of life both on and off the rugby pitch. He doesn’t gloss over the impact that the diagnosis of MND had on him and his family and (many) friends. His way of coping shows little, if any, in the way of self pity and he appears to have amazing emotional strength in ensuring his Foundation’s work in supporting those with MND and the development of a cure .
At times I laughed out loud at his daft stories and observations and at times I was deeply moved.
A special book written by a big man