{"title":"Daniel Gray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Gray\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives rooted in the world of sports, blending vivid storytelling with a deep understanding of the game's nuances. His works, including titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Silence of the Stands\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the emotional landscape of athletes and fans alike, offering rich insights into the passion and drama that define sporting life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect stories that go beyond the scoreboard, delving into themes of dedication, rivalry, and the silent moments where true character is revealed. Daniel Gray's writing resonates with anyone intrigued by the human stories behind competition and teamwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-silence-of-the-stands-by-daniel-gray-9781399404068","title":"The Silence of the Stands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2023\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2023 - Football Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Powerful and poignant’ Henry Winter\u003cbr\u003e‘Empathetic and poignant … the game’s answer to \u003ci\u003eA Journal of the Plague Year\u003c\/i\u003e’ Harry Pearson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘The Durham City midfielder wore the resigned look of a man trying to find a jar of harissa in Farmfoods. Up front for Jarrow, a centre-forward darted around frenetically, as if chasing a kite during a hurricane...’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen football disappeared in March 2020, writer and broadcaster Daniel Gray used its absence to reflect on everything the game meant to him. That bred a pledge: whenever and wherever fans were allowed to return, he would be there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Silence of the Stands\u003c\/i\u003e is the result of that pledge: a joyous travelogue documenting a precarious season, in which behind-closed-doors matches and travel restrictions combined to make trips to Kendal and Workington seem impossibly exotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a poignant peek at a surreal age and a slab of social history from the two-metre-distanced tea bar queue, this is the moving, heartfelt and surprisingly uplifting story of a unique season that no one wishes to repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600327360748,"sku":"9781399404068","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d3f77ca1ca3ddce6cd7fc2b0791e5ca7.jpg?v=1778020549"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/daniel-gray.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}