'compelling and open hearted' Donald McRae, Guardian
'Excellent' David Walsh, Sunday Times'an athlete like no othercomplex and interesting.' Weekend Australian'full of hard truths that sporting teams, sportspeople and fans can learn from.' Sun HeraldSonny Bill Williams (SBW) is a once in a hundred year athlete with immense sporting talent in Rugby League, Rugby Union and Boxing. Sonny Bill has built an incredible career and sporting reputation across the globe. His athleticism has taken him from inner city Auckland, where he grew up, to the highest sporting moments in Twickenham, Eden Park and Sydney's Olympic Stadium. But there is so much to Sonny Bill Williams' life and journey than his on field and in the ring triumphs.Sonny Bill's love of family, his faith, his skill and performance throughout his unparalleled sporting career, his ability to unite a team under pressure, his grace in owning his mistakes, the challenges of leaving home as a young man and dealing with a negative culture and the temptations that followed, and his courage in speaking out for the vulnerable and calling out injustice are all aspects of an inspiring life story.Sonny Bill Williams was the first Muslim to play for the All Blacks. Driven by a fierce moral compass, Sonny Bill thoughtfully and authentically uses his standing and platform as both a UNICEF Ambassador and an elite sportsperson to speak out on political issues that confront the world today and to benefit those struggling in life. He is a dedicated family man, devoted to his faith, committed to his teammates, respectful of his fans and aware that the path he has taken can inspire and empower others. He is especially focused on opening up opportunities for his Pasifika brothers and sisters and for people of colour. Writing with Alan Duff, award winning author of Once Were Warriors, this is a must read memoir for anyone who loves sport and an inspiring story of faith, family and the power of daring to dream. Sonny Bill Williams: You Cant Stop the Sun from ShiningAlan Duff ↠ 1 SUMMARY
Wow! An inspirational read.A must have for every home.Mother's, Father's, Teachers, your teenager must read this book!It should be on every book list for teenagers and young adults.Love, love, love English The book looks fabulous however it is for a Christmas gift and I know my son in law will love it English
The infamous SBW has had a storied past. From NRL badboy, to devoted family man. An accessible but powerfully written biography lifts the lid on some of SBW's biggest decisions and events of his career. A man who is immensely driven and one English Well written, absolutely enjoyed reading it! English Touching and an inspiration. Great career, great man.Very well written. Highly recommended for all sporting enthusiasts. It will not disappoint. English Loved the book good to see the uso rise against all odds from humble beginnings a motivational figure for many love ya work uce. I always believed if big Sammeh doesnt bump you off in your first game for the chooks you dont get that drive to give it that extra 200% and you English Really great to get an insight and new point of view to counter what has been splashed across the media.Great read for young people to provide motivation and assurance that hard work pays off English
