- Paperback: 308 pages
- Publisher: Arcadia Books; New edition edition (2 Jun 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905147171
- ISBN-13: 978-1905147175
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 175,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Cec Thompson recounts his remarkable rise from an uneducated orphan to become one of the first black men to represent the UK in rugby league. He was first capped for England in 1951, and his success on the field awakened his belief that formal education denied him in his early years was the key to self-advancement, becoming obsessively determined to educate himself. Cec relates his glory days on the pitch, but also the long painful years as a student, learning first to write his name, before earning his degree and then becoming head of economics at Chesterfield Grammar School.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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I DIDN'T KNOW I was a 'nigger' until I was twelve. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
I DIDN'T KNOW I was a 'nigger' until I was twelve. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up the book this morning and I just had to read it all. I was at Chesterfield Grammar School from 1977 to 1980 and have spent the last 28 years under the influence of Cec Thompson who is without doubt the most amazing person I have had the privilege to meet.
Cec was my Economics Teacher and I also played Rugby for short while until I dislocated my shoulder. I was aware of the sporting hero who was my teacher and coach for whom I had great respect and admiration, but having just finished the book I am in awe of his sheer determination and relentless struggle to achieve his goals.
Cec was my Economics Teacher and I also played Rugby for short while until I dislocated my shoulder. I was aware of the sporting hero who was my teacher and coach for whom I had great respect and admiration, but having just finished the book I am in awe of his sheer determination and relentless struggle to achieve his goals.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not just a sports biography but a story of an honest decent man to rise above the restrictions placed on him by his colour and class. The story of the growth of a man into a hero by using rugby league as a way of expressing himself. So much better than the average sports biography.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An extraordinary book which surely inspires all that read it however I was slightly disappointed to realise quite a bit was missing especially from the time the author spent living and working in South Yorkshire. If the gaps were filled it would, I am sure, fascinate the reader and give an even truer vision of this remarkable man. The time and effort he devoted to the young daughter of a neighbour was quite exceptional though probably not unique - I am sure he shared his wide and wonderful experiences with many others and helped educate and teach them many new things.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Born on the Wrong Side
A fascinating book by a remarkable man who sadly died recently. Quite remarkable and well written. Helps if you enjoy Rugby League, but whoever you are you could not but love... Read more
Published 6 months ago by fjh
Review of CecThompson - autobiography
Having being taught by Cec Thompson @ Chesterfield School he was certainly a larger than life character and the book reflects this excellently. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Mr. Da Savidge
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