
Speaking Up
My Autobiography
Kelly Brown(Author)
Rob Robertson(Co-Author)
Polaris (Publisher)
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-1-909715-77-6 (ISBN)
Description
In Speaking Up, former Border Reiver, Glasgow, Saracens and Scotland captain Kelly Brown looks back on his remarkable career, lifting the lid on his sixty-four caps with Scotland and his Premiership and European Cup triumphs with Saracens.
During a decorated nine-year international career with Scotland, Brown led his country on fourteen occasions, appeared in two World Cups and played a significant role in famous victories over England, Ireland, Wales, South Africa and Australia.
But Speaking Up is more than just a fascinating insight into Brown's time as a rugby player; it throws a light on his courageous battle to conquer a stammer that has afflicted him since childhood and often threatened to cripple both his self-confidence and sense of self-worth. It is a battle that he has faced with dignity, tenacity and humour, becoming an inspirational leader on and off the field, as a coach and as an after-dinner and motivational speaker.
During a decorated nine-year international career with Scotland, Brown led his country on fourteen occasions, appeared in two World Cups and played a significant role in famous victories over England, Ireland, Wales, South Africa and Australia.
But Speaking Up is more than just a fascinating insight into Brown's time as a rugby player; it throws a light on his courageous battle to conquer a stammer that has afflicted him since childhood and often threatened to cripple both his self-confidence and sense of self-worth. It is a battle that he has faced with dignity, tenacity and humour, becoming an inspirational leader on and off the field, as a coach and as an after-dinner and motivational speaker.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Birlinn General
Illustrations
16 Plates, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-909715-77-6 (9781909715776)
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Persons
Kelly Brown is a former Border Reivers, Glasgow, Saracens and Scotland international rugby player. He retired from professional play in April 2017 and is now the Saracens Academy coach.