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"This is a fascinating read, laced with triumph, tragedy and a series of eye-watering accidents that always seem to befall him on his day off...He never shies away from question, nor from his own faults and foibles. Which is what makes this a compelling read." --Daily Telegraph
"honest and inspirational tale of personal and sporting achievement" --Big Issue in the North
"Searle should be congratulated for giving us an admirably honest, intelligent and heart-wrenching account of what it takes to occupy the elite of sport". --Daily Express
"honest and inspirational tale of personal and sporting achievement" --Big Issue in the North
"Searle should be congratulated for giving us an admirably honest, intelligent and heart-wrenching account of what it takes to occupy the elite of sport". --Daily Express
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Twenty years ago, rower Greg Searle won Gold in the Coxed Pair alongside his brother Jonny, at the Barcelona Olympic Games. At the age of 20, he received an MBE, and by the time he had reached his mid-thirties, his glorious career as an international athlete was over. Or was it? If Not Now, When? is a book about obsession; about the drive to be the best you can be, whatever your age. In April 2010, and almost two decades older than the rest of the British rowing squad, Greg made the decision to come out of retirement and go for gold again at the London 2012 Olympics. His journey gets to the very heart of what it means to compete; teamwork and loyalty, the struggle to deal with disappointment and the will to win. In the 2012 final, Greg won bronze as part of the men's eight and sealed his status as Olympic legend.
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By Kate Aynek
Format:Hardcover
My husband and I read this book because we were suffering from Olympic withdrawal symptoms and it was the perfect antidote. Greg Searle's story of his sporting experiences and decision to risk so much and go for another Olympic gold at the age of forty is gripping, searingly honest, moving and life-enhancing. I can't wait for my sons to be old enough to read it, because the way Searle has lived his life, faced his mistakes and shown dedication to his sport, as described in this book, is a great example to boys and young men (not to mention girls and young women too). Stirring stuff.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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First things first, this isn't a sugar-coated or censored account of Greg's rowing career in the way you might expect with a book timed for release at the Olympics. It's a highly detailed and searingly honest account, packed full of personal anecdotes and sporting analogies. I feel it's a must-read for anyone interested in rowing over the last 20 years and has plenty of raw emotion to interest a wider audience of sports fans. I particularly enjoyed reading about the Hampton School training methods - if only I could have read it 20 years ago and improved my approach to rowing as a junior!
I read this on a Kindle. All formatting is absolutely fine and there are several photos included at the end of the book.
I read this on a Kindle. All formatting is absolutely fine and there are several photos included at the end of the book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By RachWills82
Format:Hardcover
'If Not Now, When?' is an insightful, honest and inspiring book and I urge anyone who thinks getting older is a barrier in life to read it.
I'm already planning how I can compete in Rio 2016!
I'm already planning how I can compete in Rio 2016!
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Popular Christmas present
First full-length book that the 20 year-old male recipient had read for some time. A keen rower, it was just right for him.
Published 25 days ago by JCB
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Inspiring read
Very inspiring, a great read from his early years at Hampton school where he took up rowing to his Olympic success and on through his later years when he took up the mantle again... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patricia A Lewis
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You are never too old to achieve !
Well done Greg, a great read, i had a 25 year gap between my competitive rowing and although not competing at the same level i can fully appreciate the challenges you faced ! Read more
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Well received Christmas gift by son in law. He very much liked it. Interesting read and well received. Thank you
Published 4 months ago by Sandi
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Real lessons are learnt from Defeats as well as the Victories
Normally, sportsmen and women publish their achievements very frequently after hitting form and fame. Read more
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Startling rubbish
Thankfully I borrowed this book, as I would have been even more disappointed had I paid for it. Tedious, dull, anodyne, ludicrous self-importance (that Matt Pinsent's radar was... Read more
Published 7 months ago by HenleyRower
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Inspirational, honest and compelling.
Few have the physical and mental attributes that go to make an Olympic champion. Greg Searle has been blessed with both and his sporting palmares shows he made the most of it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Geoff Seeley
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A great book about the realities of life as an Olympic champion
This a fascinating book detailing the ups and downs of being an Olympic champion and what it takes to make a comeback. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gary Jones
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