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Gavin Henson: My Grand Slam Year (Hardcover)

by Gavin Henson (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HarperSport (24 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007216866
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007216864
  • Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.6 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 192,664 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #80 in  Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Rugby (Union & League) > Union: History & Biography

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'Henson has almost single-handedly ushered the Welsh game out of the age of scrubbed-scalp, gap-toothed boyos into the new one of Cool Cymru' Observer

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Silver boots, perma-tanned skin, shaven legs and gravity-defying red spikes in his hair -- Gavin Henson is Wales's hottest new celeb and rugby's golden boy. This is his story of a momentous year in rugby, starting with an epic Six Nations Grand Slam for Wales, followed by the toughest of all tours, the British Lions in New Zealand. After kicking the 50-yard goal that sent England to shock defeat in the 2005 Six Nations, the 23-year-old Gavin Henson demonstrated that here, at last, was a Welsh sportsman who was ready to put his proud rugby nation back on the world map. Wales's Grand Slam triumph -- their first since 1978 -- was done the hard way, with dramatic victories against the world champions followed by France in Paris, and climaxing in the Millennium stadium against Ireland, amid a crescendo of noise and passion-fuelled expectation. The flamboyant Henson relives those special moments on and off the field: the build-up to the games and the stories from within the inner sanctum of the Welsh dressing room; the pressure of suddenly becoming favourites to win the trophy; the nail-biting victories over England and France; and the moment when Henson knew that life would never be the same again. Fast forward to summer 2005. Wales's No 12, the inside-centre whose clever running, booming kicks and crunching tackling make him a genuine all-rounder, is the favourite to play alongside captain and Irish phenomenon Brian O'Driscoll in the Lions team against the All Blacks in this most eagerly awaited clash of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Henson's insight into this defining tour, his views on coach Clive Woodward and his home nation colleagues (including a fit-again Jonny Wilkinson), and the eye-opening stories away from the rugby -- plus all the other highlights of an unprecedented season for Wales's new generation of talent -- will make this book essential reading for the autumn.

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27 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a good insight..., 17 Oct 2005
this book deserves a better rating than people think

it offers a good insight into the pressures and lifestyle of one of international rugby's better players. i agree that some comments made are unprofessional but are true none the less.

if you want a book that sugar coats everything then get Johnny Wilko's or O'driscolls but if you want the truth about the international rugby scene and charecters then this book is top notch!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Read it before you review it please, 26 Jan 2006
By C. Humphreys "bendertherobot007" (Newport Gwent) - See all my reviews
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It's not the best book ever written.

But the media and "anti-Henson" soundbites are generally from people who have not read the book.

What I read was pages and pages of the truth. Maybe he shouldn't have said some of it. Maybe he is "arrogant."

The simple fact of the matter is that he says "he would never walk onto a pitch expecting to lose."

Arrogant? I wouldn't expect anyone playing professional sport to enter the playing field without that view.

Read it if you want to understand the leg shaving, read it if you want to know what the first thing he wants to spend his fortune on is. You might be surprised by a few things.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Henson Biography, 21 Jan 2006
By H. Ngoff "antsg2002" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I am suprised about the bad reviews! I read a lot of rugby biographies and i have to say this was very entertaining. Perhaps this is not the book for you if you are interested in rugby training methods, managing techniques (like that of Woodwards autobiography) but what does feature in the book is amusing and interesting.

Contains plenty of pictures - some in there for the girls and at points you do smile at some of his personal descriptions - he does like himself alot.

Also explains about the tan, shaved legs and hairstyle - shallnt ruin it for you though

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4.0 out of 5 stars You might not like him but he's honest
To be honest, I bought it because it was cheap rather than because I had any great desire to learn about Gavin Henson or Welsh rugby (any Englishman who grew up being force fed... Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing!!!!!
he is one of the best rugby players in the world!! I love watching him play and in the stadium when he kicked those points that won it for us!!
Published 6 months ago by D. F. Batt

5.0 out of 5 stars Henson
Whether you like him or loth him(for me its the former)it is an entertaining and interesting read. It covers more than just the Grand Slam year and provides and intriguing look... Read more
Published on 16 April 2006 by Ian D

3.0 out of 5 stars Routine but occasionally insightful
Henson is still very new to the international stage and there is certainly no doubt that he had a great year last season - winning the Grand Slam with Wales and the Celtic League... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by gusandade

5.0 out of 5 stars My review on Gavin Henson's Grand Slam Year
I must say that this is one of the best books that I have read. I couldn't put it down! I think he gives an honest opinion (if not too honest) about the 2005 grand slam and... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2006

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor very Poor
This book although it is honest. And i do admire his honesty but it is woeful. His book mainly consists of him and his popstar girlfriend as he puts it!! Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2006

1.0 out of 5 stars oh dear me
I would rather have all my teeth pulled out than read this self opininated load of rubbish again. The only thing this book is good for is filling up the recycling bank at our... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2006

1.0 out of 5 stars Just like the Lions tour - disappointing
I was quite suprised to find this book in my Xmas stocking, as a rule I do buy any books written by sportsmen who are still playing, however...I gave it a go. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2006 by carts11

1.0 out of 5 stars ZERO
WHY WHY WHY?

HENSON & RUGBY-WHO WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT EITHER,SO INTERESTING-NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

******** NO THANKS,WOULDNT EVEN READ ON A 12HR FLIGHT!

Published on 26 Oct 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars Whining upstart above his station
Having entered the world of the D-List celebrities via Heat Magazine's favourite Chav-Lady, Henson has obviously had his ego stroked by various PR types, persuading him to bemoan... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2005 by R. G. Long

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