{"title":"Julien Laurens","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Julien Laurens collection, where fans of football and sports enthusiasts alike can dive into the fascinating stories crafted by the acclaimed author and journalist. Julien Laurens is celebrated for his insightful and compelling biographies that provide readers with an intimate glimpse into the lives of some of the world's most renowned athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his works, the biography of Kylian Mbappé stands out as a must-read. This biography not only chronicles the stellar rise of the football superstar but also offers engaging narratives that capture the passion, challenges, and triumphs experienced throughout his career. Laurens' adept storytelling ensures that each page reveals new facets of Mbappé's remarkable journey, making it an essential read for both fans and those looking to understand the intricate world of professional football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his thorough research and engaging writing style, Julien Laurens excels at bringing detailed and personal stories to life, transforming them into enthralling narratives. This makes the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir series especially accessible and enjoyable for readers who are keen to explore the personal and professional lives of athletes who make headlines around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our Julien Laurens collection and discover books that not only inform but also inspire. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or someone interested in inspirational stories of talent and perseverance, you're sure to find something that captivates your interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kylian-mbappe-by-julien-laurens-9781399629577","title":"Kylian Mbappe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArguably the finest Paris born-and-bred journalist on the finest Paris born-and-bred footballer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames Horncastle\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe story of Mbappe deserved to be told by someone with a sharp mind and pen, who understands Kylian and his background. Julien ticks all the boxes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuillem Balague\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Only the second teenager to have scored a goal in a World Cup Final! Welcome to the club - it's great to have some company!'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Pele\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nThis was the praise lauded upon Kylian Mbappe who, at just 19 years of age, led France to triumph at the 2018 World Cup. As golden confetti rained down, millions across the globe watched as the young man kissed the iconic trophy; the heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best footballer in the world had announced himself. It was his crowning moment.\n\nIn \u003ci\u003eKylian Mbappe: The Definitive Biography\u003c\/i\u003e, Julien Laurens, the world's leading French football journalist, paints a vivid portrait of Mbappe's meteoric rise to global stardom. After a decade covering Kylian's career, Julien has had unprecedented access to the player's inner circle, friends, coaches and teammates.\n\nExploring Mbappe's humble upbringing in the suburbs of Paris and schooling at the famed Clairefontaine academy, his peerless rise with AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as his dream move to Real Madrid where his career has reached new heights, this extensive biography crafts an intimate account of Kylian's life.\n\nJulien takes us into the inner workings of Mbappe's psyche, as we witness how becoming a world superstar at just 19 affected the young Parisian. From the complex relationship he had with his boyhood club and its hierarchy to valiantly losing against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the 2022 World Cup Final, and becoming the new face of Real Madrid's galacticos, Julien shows us how the Mbappe that is poised to star at the 2026 World Cup is unrecognisable from the one who won it with France in 2018.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47361138917612,"sku":"9781399629577","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399629577.jpg?v=1772849048"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julien-laurens.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}