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Lewis 'Mad Dog' Moody has been a familiar face in English rugby for fifteen successful and, at times, painful years. The former Leicester and now Bath flanker has seen and done it all in a sport that has changed beyond recognition from his first forays into the sport to the huge spectacle that rugby, and especially test match rugby, has become.
Known for his near-suicidal fashion of playing the game, Moody has achieved as much as anyone in the history of the sport, from league, cup and European honours with an iconic Leicester Tigers team alongside the likes of Martin Johnson and Neil Back, to a 2003 World Cup winners medal and an MBE when still a young man.
A great deal of heartbreak would follow - pain, illness, self-doubt and dark days in the four years before the next World Cup campaign that saw Moody and England fall in the 2007 final but he re-emerged to finally captain his country to a third World Cup campaign in 2011.
Mad Dog - An Englishman is the story, warts and all, of one of the most-loved and respected British sporting figures; a story that allows the reader into the inner sanctum of a top rugby star's life, from the early days of student and rugby dressing room mayhem, to the latter years of dedication to the cause, and utter professionalism against all odds. You may think some of Lewis Moody's adventures are well-known. You would be wrong. In this searingly honest autobiography the original 'Mad Dog' lays himself bare and, along the way, takes you on an incredible journey that will make you laugh, cry and understand what it takes to construct a career as successful as Lewis Moody's.
Known for his near-suicidal fashion of playing the game, Moody has achieved as much as anyone in the history of the sport, from league, cup and European honours with an iconic Leicester Tigers team alongside the likes of Martin Johnson and Neil Back, to a 2003 World Cup winners medal and an MBE when still a young man.
A great deal of heartbreak would follow - pain, illness, self-doubt and dark days in the four years before the next World Cup campaign that saw Moody and England fall in the 2007 final but he re-emerged to finally captain his country to a third World Cup campaign in 2011.
Mad Dog - An Englishman is the story, warts and all, of one of the most-loved and respected British sporting figures; a story that allows the reader into the inner sanctum of a top rugby star's life, from the early days of student and rugby dressing room mayhem, to the latter years of dedication to the cause, and utter professionalism against all odds. You may think some of Lewis Moody's adventures are well-known. You would be wrong. In this searingly honest autobiography the original 'Mad Dog' lays himself bare and, along the way, takes you on an incredible journey that will make you laugh, cry and understand what it takes to construct a career as successful as Lewis Moody's.
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Lewis Moody was born in Ascot in 1978. Educated at Oakham School and De Montford University, Moody was the then youngest league debutant for Leicester Tigers, aged 18 years and 94 days. He made his debut for England in 2001, and was named captain in 2010.
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Having read "Year of the Tiger" by Moody I did wonder what else he'd have to say and I was slightly concerned that "My Life in Rugby" would be the same story but shaken up a bit. It's not. Lewis is amusing, candid and honest throughout this book and he talks openly about a career which has seen him reach the pinnacle of professional rugby union. I was completely unaware, until I'd read this, that Lewis has an embarrassing, serious, bowel condition and now I cringe when I remember some of the huge tackles I've seen him put in, and take, through the years but that just shows his dedication and the level of his professionalism. This guy has done it all and has had a career that would leave most young rugby professionals drooling, Leicester Tigers, Bath, England and Lions, but what comes over in My Life in Rugby is Lewis as a person rather than just another rugby player. There's a real sense of warmth and comedy in this book but the core of it reveals an exceptional young man with steely determination, ambition and boundless talent. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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A good read, which my 13 year old rugby mad son is now enjoying immensely too as he keeps quoting snippits on a regular basis, much to the annoyance of his older sisters.
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Bought this for my Dad this christmas, as we are both avid rugby union (Leicester Tigers) fans. I pre- ordered this as soon as I could and we both were not dissapointed by this read. A must for serious rugby fans!
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I found the book very honest and entertaining.He revealed many personal details which were surprising and uplifting.A great read for anyone interested in rugby.
Published 26 days ago by Malcolm C. Wale
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An exciting insite to the life of Lewis Moody - Captain of England Rugby Team. The book is an honest view of the his life as a schoolboy, a Leicester Tiger and devoted England... Read more
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