{"title":"Martyn Thomas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartyn Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives within the realm of sports, capturing the passion, drama, and dedication inherent to athletic pursuits. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eWorld in their Hands\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the lives of sports personalities and the nuances of competition, appealing to readers who cherish the spirit of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful storytelling that goes beyond the surface, offering reflections on teamwork, ambition, and the triumphs and challenges faced in sport. Thomas’s writing resonates with those fascinated by the cultural and personal impact of athletics across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"world-in-their-hands-by-martyn-thomas-9781913538934","title":"World in their Hands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld in their Hands\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the remarkable events that led to a group of friends from south-west London staging the inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup in 1991. The tournament was held just 13 years after teams from University College London and King's contested a match that catalysed the growth of the women's game in the UK, and the organisers overcame myriad obstacles before, during and after the World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose challenges, which included ingrained misogyny, motherhood, a recession, the Gulf War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, provide a fitting framing device for a book that celebrates female achievement in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough ostensibly a story about women's rugby, this is a tale that has rare crossover appeal. It is not only the account of a group of inspirational women who took on the institutional misogyny that existed in rugby clubs across the globe to put on a first ever Women's Rugby World Cup. It is also the compelling and relatable tale of how those women, their peers and others in the generations before them, reshaped the idea of what it means to be a woman, finding acceptance and friendship on boggy rugby pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time, with the men's game tying itself up in knots about professionalism and apartheid, these women were a breath of fresh air. Three decades on, their achievements deserve to be highlighted to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455889326316,"sku":"9781913538934","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781913538934.jpg?v=1774863053"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martyn-thomas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}