{"title":"Sam Docherty","description":"\u003cp\u003eSam Docherty’s work offers an intimate glimpse into personal journeys of resilience and determination. His writing, often rooted in \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, explores the strength required to overcome adversity and the lessons learnt along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect candid, heartfelt narratives that inspire and provoke reflection, making his books a compelling choice for those interested in stories of courage and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-it-takes-by-sam-docherty-9781761821417","title":"What It Takes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspirational memoir of the former Carlton Football Club captain who twice survived cancer, returning to the game braver and stronger after each recovery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSam Docherty was the heart of Carlton Football Club during his 171-game career. Born to a footy obsessed family on Phillip Island, Sam grew up with dreams of playing for his beloved Carlton, a dream that finally came true in 2012 after a short stint at Brisbane Lions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite injuries blighting his start to the club, he soon became a star fixture for the Blues, becoming a John Nicholls Medallist in 2016, All-Australian in 2017, and was appointed as co-captain of Carlton from 2019 to 2021. But off field, things weren’t always so easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn that time, he overcame testicular cancer twice, at one point returning to the field a mere eight weeks after finishing chemotherapy. Refusing to let his illness define him, Docherty used his time on the sidelines to mentor and coach his teammates, always looking for a silver lining – and becoming an inspiration to the country in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of never-before-told anecdotes from the MCG, this is a story of true heroism, grit, and the wisdom that comes when you’ve faced the worst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642195525868,"sku":"9781761821417","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/samd-placeholder3.jpg?v=1779244063"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sam-docherty.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}