Johnathan Thurston: The Autobiography

Name: Johnathan Thurston: The Autobiography
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: Johnathan Thurston
ISBN: 9781460799093

Author: Johnathan Thurston, James Phelps

Narrator: James Phelps

Unabridged: 8 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/15/2018

Categories: Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, Memoirs, Sports & Recreation, Sports Biography, Football, Rugby

Synopsis

The bestselling autobiography of a league legend.
Johnathan Thurston is widely regarded as rugby league's greatest player. This autobiography will follow Thurston's journey from a Brisbane kid who was written off as too skinny, too slow and too wild to play professionally, to his debut with the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2003, to State of Origin star, to Dally M and Clive Churchill Medal winner, and the fairytale premierships.

About Johnathan Thurston

Johnathan Thurston made his NRL debut back in 2002 with the Bulldogs, picking up a premiership ring in the Clubs 2004 Grand Final victory. He has played in every game in each of Queensland's eight consecutive State of Origin victories, achieved the highest individual honour in Rugby League by being awarded the Golden Boot for World Player of the Year and has the rare distinction of winning three Dally M medals. In 2015 he won a premiership for his beloved North Queensland Cowboys and Townsville.

About James Phelps

James Phelps is an award-winning journalist and acclaimed author known for his bestselling true-crime prison series, which delves into the gritty and captivating lives of Australia's most notorious inmates and the histories of the nation's most infamous prisons. He is the author of eleven books, including Australian Heist, Australian Code Breakers, and the Riley Jax crime thriller, Inside Man. Phelps is also an award-nominated biographer, having worked with Dick Johnson, Johnathan Thurston and Curtis McGrath on their memoirs. With a background in sports and crime reporting for major publications, his Phelps's meticulous research and vivid storytelling have cemented his reputation as one of Australia's most compelling contemporary writers and its most popular true crime author.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Boy

Did I learn much, no. Did it confirm a lot of things for me, yes. JT is a humble man, he has an infectious smile and a great laugh. The book captured his voice beautifully. The reason why he loves the game so much is quite clear, JT even recognises it himself. He loves the game because without it, he......more

Goodreads review by Jay

Thoroughly enjoyed this journey of the legend - coming from humble beginnings, almost going totally off the rails in his early teens, being put back on the right path by loving family, the ratbag years of his early career, to the ornament of the game that we now know JT has evolved into. A top read......more

Goodreads review by Bec

What a great book! Real. Honest. Plenty of laughs.........more