Bachar Houli Bachar Houli i(19695619 works by)
Born: Established: 1988 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon My Baba Is the Best Bachar Houli , Debby Rahmalia (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2022 24431230 2022 single work picture book children's

'A joyous picture book celebrating the special bond between fathers and daughters and the fun times they share – by multiple AFL Premiership player and inspirational community leader Bachar Houli.

'An exuberant and joyful picture book about family and fathers and daughters from multiple AFL Premiership player Bachar Houli. A feel-good Father’s Day book and a gorgeous celebration of the richness and joy of their cultural and family life.

'My baba has a big beard and a big smile. He gives the best hugs and never sits still.
Gardening, jogging, fishing, watching movies or going camping . . . Baba and I do lots of things together.
My baba is the best. I love my baba!

'A joyous picture book celebrating the special bond between fathers and daughters and the activities they share – by multiple AFL Premiership player and inspirational community leader Bachar Houli.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Bachar Houli : Faith, Football and Family Bachar Houli , Waleed Aly , North Sydney : Edbury Press , 2020 19695652 2020 single work autobiography

'Bachar Houli is as accomplished an AFL footballer as they come. He's been part of two Richmond Premiership sides, he was an All-Australian in 2019, and with over 200 games to his name he remains a key part of a champion team.

'Picked at number 42 in the 2006 National Draft by Essendon, Houli played 26 games for the Bombers before moving in 2011 to Tigerland, where rookie coach Damien Hardwick was assembling the team that six years later would achieve the seemingly impossible and claim Richmond's 11th Premiership. Another flag followed two years later, with Houli close to best on ground in both deciders.

'Yet it's as the AFL's most prominent Muslim player that Houli is best known - and his strong Muslim values are at the heart of the man he is. Writing for the first time, Houli explores the experiences and beliefs that sparked his trailblazing success as a Muslim footballer, and that established him as a leading voice within the AFL community for inclusion, understanding and tolerance.

'Co-authored with acclaimed broadcaster and writer Waleed Aly, Bachar Houli- Faith, Football and Family tells the unique story of one of football's most fascinating men.' (Publication summary)
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