{"title":"Gaele Sobot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaele Sobot’s work offers a compelling dive into the world of sports, blending authentic emotion with vivid storytelling. Her narratives capture the intensity and passion that define athletic pursuits, making them resonate beyond the arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eMy Longest Round\u003c\/em\u003e, readers can expect thoughtful reflections on perseverance, challenge, and the human spirit within competitive environments. Sobot’s writing engages both sports enthusiasts and those drawn to stories of determination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-longest-round-by-gaele-sobot-9781921248504","title":"My Longest Round","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI've been fighting since the day I was born. No, I've been fighting from the time I was curled up inside my mother's belly. The day my father shot himself in the head, that's when my fight started. - Wally Carr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe life story of Australian and Commonwealth champion boxer Wally Carr. A powerful biographical story about the journey of a young Wiradjuri boy, Wally Carr, escaping the dreaded Aboriginal Welfare Board—a journey from the heartbreak and crushing loneliness of childhood to the mean streets of Sydney's Redfern. From hunting goannas, Jimmy Sharman's boxing tents, rugby league, professional boxing, and the first Aboriginal Tent Embassy, to present-day struggles and lifestyles, \u003cem\u003eMy Longest Round\u003c\/em\u003e offers a vital snapshot of Aboriginal and Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426133459180,"sku":"9781921248504","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781921248504.jpg?v=1774767987"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gaele-sobot.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}