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Martyn Williams The Magnificent Seven: The Autobiography

By: Martyn Williams Simon Thomas
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1844544788
ISBN-13: 9781844544783
Released: 07 Jan 2008
RRP: £17.99
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Golden Nugget Shares Insights on Life and Rugby - By: Robert Terry James, 10 May 2008
This is an excellent book that I could not put down once I began reading it. Williams has been through so much both in his rugby career where he is a Welsh legend after having now played a key part in two Grand Slam teams (although this book was written before Warren Gatland had persuaded him to come out of retirement & play in the historic 2008 Six Nations campaign), & in life where he has lost his beloved mother & brother. What you get with Martyn is an honest evaluation of the highs & lows, the emotions of euphoria & heartache that he has experienced in his life both on & off the pitch. We get some fascinating insights into his take on some of his fellow rugby legends, including Gareth Thomas, Stephen Jones, Colin Charvis, Gethin Jenkins, Shane Williams, Neil Jenkins, Robert Howley, Dwayne Peel, Tom Shanklin, Iestyn Harris, Gavin Henson, & Jonah Lomu (who played a season with him at the Blues). Equallly riveting is his take on the numerous coaches he has worked with, & the enormous debt he owes to two of them. Having read his book I have a much better understanding of the circumstances leading up to Mike Ruddock's shock resignation in February 2006, & how alll the hype & irresponsible speculation in the press at that time could not destroy the bond of friendship & loyalty that he & the other senior members of the national team had built up over several years of lows & highs in Welsh fortunes. Reading the book only reinforced my opinion that the modest lad from Pontypridd truly deserves the accolade of "The Magnificent Seven".
In 7 heaven - By: Mr. Rwj Dunford, 02 Mar 2008
I purchased this book for my brother-in-laws birthday but started to read & could not put it down.it was as gripping as watching him play