Blood, Sweat and Treason: My Story
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (964 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 190763729X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 376 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This revised and updated edition includes a new chapter in which Henry talks about what has happened to him after the book was first published, including the reaction from the Zimbabwean government and a new twist in the tale.. Paperback edition of the critically acclaimed autobiography of Zimbabwean cricketer Henry Olonga - famous for his black armband protest against Robert Mugabe which saw him forced to flee his homeland in fear of his life - which was longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award and nominated for the 'Best Autobiography' award at the British S
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Ferro said Easy to read, leaves a nice impression.. I kinda liked this. Partly because I know many of the places and even people he mentions, but also because I like his christian honesty, innocence and humility. God gives him the courage to make his stand, and then sees him safely to a better future.This book covers that sort of end of the limbo period in Zimbabwe where life was still O. "A raw & honest insight into one person's life under a dictatorship" according to Susan. There is no self agrandisement, no self pity, just a young man's view of living life as you know it as a child and later realising propaganda is not always the truth and afterwards where life must be so different. Oh! to never be allowed back to the country you grew up in!I have heard Henry's music and seen some of his paintings - he is. Amaizing Morgen Very interesting read. Would intrigue the interest of those who follow cricket and the politics of Zimbabwe.I have always wondered what ever happened to him. It is a bit lop sided towards the writer, but an amazing story.
"There are men who should be tied to a stake and forced to read Henry Olonga's book men of whom Olonga has more courage, decency, idealism and integrity in one finger of his bowling hand" Wisden Cricketer "An eloquent and graphic account he is a remarkable character." Daily Mail "It's a tale of heroism, pure and simple." The Spectator "Truly gripping an amazing tale." Sport Magazine "One of the most compelling stories I have ever read." CricketWeb