Glenn McGrath Glenn McGrath i(A84092 works by)
Born: Established: 1970 Dubbo, Dubbo area, Wellington - Dubbo - Narromine area, Central West NSW, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Test of Will : What I've Learned from Cricket and Life Glenn McGrath , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2015 8864661 2015 single work autobiography

'Glenn McGrath is an Australian cricket great - a fast bowler both feared and admired by top-level cricketers around the world. Off the field, his life was touched by tragedy with the death of his first wife, Jane, from breast cancer, yet also marked by a determination to celebrate her life and make sure her legacy helps thousands of others through the Jane McGrath Foundation - now one of Australia's biggest and most effective breast cancer charities...

'In Test of Will Glenn gives us an insight into the things that have shaped him both in and out of cricket. He writes about his classic cricketing duels, bowling against master batsmen like Tendulkar and Lara. He writes about his great moments, and the influence of such legends of the game as Steve Waugh and Shane Warne, and what he learned from them. And away from cricket he writes candidly about finding love with Sara after the tragedy of losing Jane.

'He writes about starting the McGrath Foundation and the enormous impact it's had on many peoples' lives. He writes about the annual Pink Test in Sydney, how it came about and what it means to him. And he writes about fatherhood, and raising two children and the excitement of expecting another...

'This is Glenn reflecting on his career and his life up to this point in a way that's open, honest and utterly fascinating...' (Publication summary)

1 'I Just Wanted Her to Be Alive and with Me' Glenn McGrath , David Lane , 2008 extract autobiography (Glenn McGrath : Line and Strength : The Complete Story)
— Appears in: Good Weekend , 5 July 2008; (p. 18-22)
1 6 y separately published work icon Glenn McGrath : Line and Strength : The Complete Story Glenn McGrath , Daniel Lane , North Sydney : Heinemann Australia , 2008 Z1511371 2008 single work autobiography

'From working the land in Narromine to winning cricket's World Cup three times, Glenn McGrath has always faced life with fierce determination and an unerring will to succeed, despite the odds. Now, following his retirement from international cricket, McGrath shares the story of his life - in cricket and off the field. Known as 'Pigeon', he won his baggy green cap in Perth in 1993 and went on to forge a brilliant career, retiring as cricket's most successful fast bowler with 563 Test wickets. McGrath entered Ashes folklore in 1997 when he destroyed England by taking 8 for 38 at Lord's, and he even scored a Test half-century with the bat. With leg spinner Shane Warne, he formed the most devastating bowling combination in Test history.

'Glenn McGrath's most meaningful achievements, however, have been off the field. With his wife Jane, a survivor of breast and bone cancers, he established the McGrath Foundation, a major fundraiser for and supporter of people with breast cancer. Here, in their own words, the McGrath's discuss their ongoing battles with the disease.

'Line and Strength is the tell-all story of an Australian country boy who took on the world.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon World Cup Diary Glenn McGrath , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2003 Z1139595 2003 single work diary Daily record of the Australian cricket team's World Cup 2003 tour of South Africa.
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