Hadlee
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few names resonate through the history of New Zealand cricket with the authority and reverence commanded by Sir Richard Hadlee — and Hadlee stands as the definitive account of one of the sport's most celebrated careers. Co-written with veteran New Zealand sports journalist Dick Brittenden, this biography chronicles the life of a man who transformed himself into the world's most feared all-rounder, carrying the weight of an entire nation's cricketing ambitions on his shoulders through sheer skill, discipline, and an unwavering competitive fire. Beyond the statistics — the 431 Test wickets, the crucial batting contributions, and the landmark achievements that reshaped what was possible for New Zealand on the world stage — this work illuminates the character and philosophy of a man driven to excellence in every aspect of his craft. Brittenden's authoritative and measured prose presents an insider's portrait, capturing the intensity, sacrifice, and quiet determination that defined Hadlee's extraordinary journey from Christchurch to cricketing immortality. For fans of the sport and admirers of human greatness alike, this is an essential account that leaves one wondering: will New Zealand ever see his like again?
Author: Richard Hadlee & Dick Brittenden
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Reed
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few names resonate through the history of New Zealand cricket with the authority and reverence commanded by Sir Richard Hadlee — and Hadlee stands as the definitive account of one of the sport's most celebrated careers. Co-written with veteran New Zealand sports journalist Dick Brittenden, this biography chronicles the life of a man who transformed himself into the world's most feared all-rounder, carrying the weight of an entire nation's cricketing ambitions on his shoulders through sheer skill, discipline, and an unwavering competitive fire. Beyond the statistics — the 431 Test wickets, the crucial batting contributions, and the landmark achievements that reshaped what was possible for New Zealand on the world stage — this work illuminates the character and philosophy of a man driven to excellence in every aspect of his craft. Brittenden's authoritative and measured prose presents an insider's portrait, capturing the intensity, sacrifice, and quiet determination that defined Hadlee's extraordinary journey from Christchurch to cricketing immortality. For fans of the sport and admirers of human greatness alike, this is an essential account that leaves one wondering: will New Zealand ever see his like again?