Half Time - The Autobiography (Paperback)
My Autobiography
Published on 20. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-84771-201-1 (ISBN)
Description
Nigel Owens reveals how personal crisis and coming out reshaped rugby's bravest referee into a figure of resilience and honesty.
Nigel Owens is one of the best referees in world rugby. But before reaching the highest echelons of the game, he went through a personal crisis and "came out" as gay - the first to do so in the macho world of professional rugby. His bravery earned him great respect from players, officials and supporters alike. In this warm, funny and painfully honest autobiography, he speaks frankly about his struggle to accept himself for who he was, leading to attempted suicide, bulimia and steroid addiction. Owens also recounts many amusing incidents from rugby matches, foreign trips and his off-field career as an entertainer.
Nigel Owens is one of the best referees in world rugby. But before reaching the highest echelons of the game, he went through a personal crisis and "came out" as gay - the first to do so in the macho world of professional rugby. His bravery earned him great respect from players, officials and supporters alike. In this warm, funny and painfully honest autobiography, he speaks frankly about his struggle to accept himself for who he was, leading to attempted suicide, bulimia and steroid addiction. Owens also recounts many amusing incidents from rugby matches, foreign trips and his off-field career as an entertainer.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Talybont
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
351 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84771-201-1 (9781847712011)
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Persons
Nigel Owens is an internationally respected Welsh rugby union referee, loved by fans and respected by players worldwide. When he retired in 2020, he was the world record holder for most Test matches refereed and he is one of only two Welsh referees ever to officiate at a Rugby World Cup Final. He has also presented TV shows, and in 2011 was appointed to Wales' prestigious Gorsedd of Bards. In 2007 he came out as gay, and is an icon in the LGBTQ+ community. Both the first volume of his autobiography, 'Half Time' (Y Lolfa, 2009) and the hardback version of this book are huge bestsellers.