{"title":"Sir Ian Botham","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling world of \u003cstrong\u003eSir Ian Botham\u003c\/strong\u003e through his engaging biographies and memoirs. His works offer an intimate glimpse into a life shaped by sporting glory and personal reflection, inviting readers to connect with his experiences beyond the public eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that blends honesty and vivid storytelling, these books provide more than just a recounting of events—they capture the spirit of resilience and passion. Readers can expect narratives that resonate with fans of biography and memoir, revealing the seasons of a remarkable journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seasons-by-sir-ian-botham-9781529984613","title":"Seasons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the seasons skip by faster than ever, cricket's greatest living legend looks back at the sport and at himself, taking us on an eventful ride through his own and our nation's changing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Ride the torpedo to the end of the tube. You might not know where it's going. You might not be in total control. There'll probably be explosions along the way. But what a ride it'll be....”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Botham, a truly iconic figure in English sport, is in reflective mood as he reaches the milestone of 70. He's a different man from the one who charged all over the world, taking everybody on. He suspects he might have been the worst father he could have been, but hopes he's now the best grandfather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther things haven't changed. The strength of friendships throughout his life: the times spent in a cheap Taunton house with Viv Richards, in the passenger seat of Brian Close's Ford Capri while he steered with his knees and read \u003cem\u003eSporting Life\u003c\/em\u003e, on the riverbank with fellow anglers who never knew him as a cricketer. He's typically frank about the explosive rivalries, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe compares his experiences of following and leading, at pivotal moments in sporting history. He opens up about pain and glory, belief and doubt, fame and infamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeefy's life has not been a quiet one and, through adventure and misadventure, he remains as forthright, honest and entertaining as ever. But now, as he considers his legacy, he is ready to reveal more of himself, more of who he is, than he ever has before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233144287468,"sku":"9781529984613","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529984613-seasons-1.jpg?v=1787727341"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sir-ian-botham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}