Brian Moore, or 'Pitbull' as he came to be known during nearly a decade at the heart of the England rugby team's pack, established himself as one of the game's original hard men at a time when rugby was still an amateur sport. Since his retirement, he has earned a reputation as an equally uncompromising commentator, never afraid to tell it as he sees it and lash out at the money men and professionals that have made rugby into such a different beast. Yet, for all his bullishness on and off the pitch, there also appears a more unconventional, complicated side to the man. A solicitor by trade, Moore's love of fine wine, career experience as a manicurist and preference for reading Shakespeare in the dressing room before games, mark him out as anything but the stereotypical rugby player and in Beware of the Dog Moore lays open with astounding frankness the shocking events, both personal and professional, that have gone towards shaping him over the years. Presenting an unparalleled insight into the mind of one of British rugby's greatest players and characters, Beware of the Dog is a uniquely engaging and upfront sporting memoir.
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""An intense but well-considered study of the psychology of the international sportsman . . . fascinating stuff'." --"Sport "magazine"
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Brian Moore won 64 caps for the England rugby team between 1987 and 1995. He played in three Rugby World Cups and won the Grand Slam in 1991, 1992 and 1995. He went on two British Lions tours. Originally a qualified solicitor, he writes for the Sun and the Telegraph newspapers and is a co-commentator for international rugby matches alongside Eddie Butler on BBC TV.
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By George
Format:Hardcover
Beware of The Dog is an extraordinarily candid sports autobiography. The passages about Moore's now well-documented childhood abuse which begin the book are incredibly powerful and cast a fascinating and tragic light over the rest of his remarkable story. Over the first couple of chapters, the reader gets to know the man in an entirely unexpected and disarming way which means the descriptions of his state of mind during the highs and lows of his subsequent rugby career are utterly compelling. They are also fascinating insights for fans of the sport. Moore is a brilliant writer, precise and clever, and he tells some great rugby stories as well as baring his soul to the world. The result is a quite wonderful read, a sports book of rare depth and quality which I cannot recommend highly enough.
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By Bonita Red
Format:Hardcover
Clearly this is not the typical sporting biography,nor is he seeking to 'use' the abuse issue to sell the book.
It is a tremendous book.
I guess ,for Brian Moore , it was cathartic.
The last couple of chapters referring to his Daily Telegraph article on Daniel James, and meeting his birth mother, were heart wrenching.
It reads as though he wrote it himself,his earlier biography having been penned by Stephen Jones.
The book does him enormous credit.
It is a tremendous book.
I guess ,for Brian Moore , it was cathartic.
The last couple of chapters referring to his Daily Telegraph article on Daniel James, and meeting his birth mother, were heart wrenching.
It reads as though he wrote it himself,his earlier biography having been penned by Stephen Jones.
The book does him enormous credit.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought this a very good book - far better than the usual blandly ghosted sporting autobiographies. It won the 2010 Sports Book Of The Year Award, and deservedly so, in my view.
Two things make it stand out: the first is the writing itself. Moore has a slightly odd prose style which is influenced by his the legal training, and this gives it a quirky, almost clumsy feel at times. I really liked this because it is so obviously Moore himself talking to you, and really brings his sincere, sometimes painfully honest account to life.
More important is the account itself. There is, pretty obviously, a good deal about rugby which I enjoyed very much and found very interesting. However, it is Moore's relatively brief accounts of the psychological effects of his being adopted and of the sexual abuse he suffered as a child which are the really powerful parts of the book. I think he deals with them brilliantly, trying to be as honest and insightful as possible about how these things have affected him, but doesn't dwell needlessly and there is no hint of that loathsome celebrity "My Agony" stuff. It is straightforward, un-self-pitying, courageous and insightful.
This book is well worth reading even if you only have a passing interest in rugby. It is far more than just the account of a distinguished sporting career and I recommend it warmly.
Two things make it stand out: the first is the writing itself. Moore has a slightly odd prose style which is influenced by his the legal training, and this gives it a quirky, almost clumsy feel at times. I really liked this because it is so obviously Moore himself talking to you, and really brings his sincere, sometimes painfully honest account to life.
More important is the account itself. There is, pretty obviously, a good deal about rugby which I enjoyed very much and found very interesting. However, it is Moore's relatively brief accounts of the psychological effects of his being adopted and of the sexual abuse he suffered as a child which are the really powerful parts of the book. I think he deals with them brilliantly, trying to be as honest and insightful as possible about how these things have affected him, but doesn't dwell needlessly and there is no hint of that loathsome celebrity "My Agony" stuff. It is straightforward, un-self-pitying, courageous and insightful.
This book is well worth reading even if you only have a passing interest in rugby. It is far more than just the account of a distinguished sporting career and I recommend it warmly.
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Brutally honest
I heard an in-depth interview of Brian Moore on Talk Sport and thought this doesn't cover it all so I was looking forward to reading this book. Read more
Published 2 days ago by P. Watson
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A Good Read.
Love him or hate him, Brian Moore is a good read and always speaks his mind. I found this a good insight into his rugby days with interesting analysis of games, players and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Laurie Farmery
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Well written
I was hoping for an honest account to a career which was what I got, along with an insight into the man.
Published 1 month ago by guy frazer
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Beware of the dog
Thoroughly enjoyable, honest and insightful.
An amazing view of a person and their difficulties as much as an account of a rugby legend.
An amazing view of a person and their difficulties as much as an account of a rugby legend.
Published 1 month ago by Matthew Cooter
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Extraordinarily frank and entertaining
Brian Moore is someone I admired hugely as a player and whose writing and commentating have made me smile and frown in equal measure, this book has given a deep understanding of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Smith
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words of wisdom from the chairman
As you would expect from Brian Moore this is a n extremely well written book and gives an insight into one of rugbys best loved characters.
Published 2 months ago by Roy Morgan-vincent
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Beware of the Dog
I found that this book was a bit too wordy, he over explained things and some parts were rather long winded which made it difficult to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rachel Grant
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Brave and thought provoking
I like reading about the people I admire, but usually you struggle to get through the book once you have read the bits you are looking out for. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Norman Cotterill
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good book but needs a dictionary for me
great guy to follow on twitter as well ...opened my eyes to the amateur /professional transition ..surprised me how much the man won ........... Read more
Published 4 months ago by timthumb
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Great Read!
Great read. Gives you a real insight into what went on during the changeover from amateur to professional game and confirms that they were real problems in the RFU.
Published 4 months ago by Neil Carter
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