The extraordinary, life-affirming autobiography of DODDIE WEIR
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 - from Stewart's Melville to Melrose, Newcastle Falcons to Borders, from Scotland to the British & Irish Lions - winning 61 caps over a decade of appearances 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 life being lived to the max. And with a brand new update, this is an absolute must-read - rugby fan or not.
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Lucid, brave, and full of the wit and character that makes him the legend he is * Rory Bremner *
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Höhe: 130 mm
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978-1-78530-242-8 (9781785302428)
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Doddie Weir shared the field of play with international rugby's greatest stars: from Jonah Lomu to a young Jonny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio to Brian O'Driscoll. As a giant of the game and true rugby icon, Doddie Weir has, since his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease, reached a whole new audience. Doddie Weir shared the field of play with international rugby's greatest stars: from Jonah Lomu to a young Jonny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio to Brian O'Driscoll. As a giant of the game and true rugby icon, Doddie Weir has, since his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease, reached a whole new audience. Stewart Weir is a former sports reporter at the Evening Times, chief sportswriter at the Scottish Mirror, and Head of Sport at the Herald & Times Group. Stewart has worked extensively in PR, for governing bodies and individuals such as Sir Chris Hoy, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan. He is also a regular on talkSPORT. Doddie Weir shared the field of play with international rugby's greatest stars: from Jonah Lomu to a young Jonny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio to Brian O'Driscoll. As a giant of the game and true rugby icon, Doddie Weir has, since his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease, reached a whole new audience. Stewart Weir is a former sports reporter at the Evening Times, chief sportswriter at the Scottish Mirror, and Head of Sport at the Herald & Times Group. Stewart has worked extensively in PR, for governing bodies and individuals such as Sir Chris Hoy, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan. He is also a regular on talkSPORT. Co-author STEWART WEIR is a former sports reporter at the Evening Times, chief sportswriter at the Scottish Mirror, and Head of Sport at the Herald & Times Group. Stewart has worked extensively in PR, for governing bodies and individuals such as Sir Chris Hoy, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan. He is also a regular on talkSPORT.
