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When the Crowd Stops Roaring: The inspirational memoir of an extraordinary All Black

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title When the Crowd Stops Roaring: The inspirational memoir of an extraordinary All Black
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Neven MacEwan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:216
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreMemoirs
Coping with drug and alcohol abuse
Rugby Union
ISBN/Barcode 9780473468835
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Wild Side Publishing
Imprint Wild Side Publishing
Publication Date 1 April 2019
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

ENTERTAINING AND REVEALING In this frank and inspiring memoir, Neven talks about his early life, and his extraordinary success as a rugby player. A lock and number eight, Neven represented Wellington at a provincial level, before achieving the ultimate in New Zealand rugby--wearing the revered All Black jersey. His contemporaries included Tiny White, Don Clarke, Wilson Whineray, Kelvin Tremain, Colin Meads and Ian Clarke. But this is not just a memoir of rugby achievements; Neven talks frankly about the difficulties in his life 'when the crowd stops roaring' and the reality away from the rugby field. There are immense challenges, including being charged by New Zealand Police for theft, a suicide attempt, and his battle with alcoholism. But there is also hope, triumph and new beginnings in this candid memoir, with Neven going on to give back and help numerous others who have lost their way.

Author Biography

Neven MacEwan was a New Zealand rugby union player who played 52 matches for the All Blacks from 1956 to 1962, including 20 internationals and two South African provincial matches as captain. He was also a school teacher, shipping travel agent and public relations officer. Neven is a prison chaplain, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. nevenmacewan.com

Reviews

"For a start he was so big! He towered over most of his teammates and opponents and as each game and season unfolded he expanded his talent into that of a true international rugby player." KEITH QUINN