Playing God: The Rise and Fall of Gary Ablett
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Author: Garry Linnell
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 336
A modern-day morality tale about fame and Australia's obsession with its sporting heroes. It traces Gary Ablett's rise and fall - from superstar athlete, worshipped by thousands of loyal fans, to disgrace and humiliation following drug convictions and the death in his presence of a young woman. Along the way it provides an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden world of professional sport - the agents, the fans and the men who protected Ablett from the realities of life - and from himself.
Author: Garry Linnell
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 336
A modern-day morality tale about fame and Australia's obsession with its sporting heroes. It traces Gary Ablett's rise and fall - from superstar athlete, worshipped by thousands of loyal fans, to disgrace and humiliation following drug convictions and the death in his presence of a young woman. Along the way it provides an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden world of professional sport - the agents, the fans and the men who protected Ablett from the realities of life - and from himself.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Garry Linnell
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 336
A modern-day morality tale about fame and Australia's obsession with its sporting heroes. It traces Gary Ablett's rise and fall - from superstar athlete, worshipped by thousands of loyal fans, to disgrace and humiliation following drug convictions and the death in his presence of a young woman. Along the way it provides an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden world of professional sport - the agents, the fans and the men who protected Ablett from the realities of life - and from himself.
Author: Garry Linnell
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 336
A modern-day morality tale about fame and Australia's obsession with its sporting heroes. It traces Gary Ablett's rise and fall - from superstar athlete, worshipped by thousands of loyal fans, to disgrace and humiliation following drug convictions and the death in his presence of a young woman. Along the way it provides an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden world of professional sport - the agents, the fans and the men who protected Ablett from the realities of life - and from himself.
Playing God: The Rise and Fall of Gary Ablett
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