1
of
1
Inside Out
A Story of Sport, Family and Self
Brief Description
Inside and Out is the inspiring story of one of Australia's all-time sporting champions: AFLW icon and basketball legend Erin Phillips. In this honest and revealing memoir, Erin candidly looks back at her astonishing playing journey and life so far. As the daughter of Aussie Rules...
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$4199
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
Inside Out
$4199
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Latest News
Romance for Spring - Groundbreaking!
Lizzy is sharing her top picks for Spring reads in the romance and romantasy genre...
The โFourth Wingโ graphic novel covers have been revealed
The covers for โFourth Wing, The Graphic Novel: Volume Oneโ have officially been revealed, with...
Books about Bookshops (across almost every genre)
Books about books, bookshops, and booksellers - it's my favourite thing. Here's a small selection...
What the Book Hero team is excited for
With so many pre-orders coming in the last few months of the year, we asked...
Meet Reverie Puzzles: Puzzles Made for Book Lovers
Reverie Puzzles have arrived at Book Hero and they might just be the perfect puzzles...
See moreAn iconic Australian sports story about being true to yourself โ on the court, on the field and in life.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Inside and Out is the inspiring story of one of Australia's all-time sporting champions: AFLW icon and basketball legend Erin Phillips.
In this honest and revealing memoir, Erin candidly looks back at her astonishing playing journey and life so far. As the daughter of Aussie Rules legend and Hall of Famer Greg Phillips, Erin's first sporting love was Australian Rules football, but at 13 years old she was forced to give up the sport she loved because there was no further pathway for girls to play the game. Devasted but not deterred, she switched codes, taking up basketball to fill the void that footy left behind. Over the next 18 years, Erin reached the highest level of international basketball, including careers with the Australian Opals, in the WNBA and in Europe. Her achievements included a gold medal at the World Championships, two Olympic Games, two WNBA Championships and serving as an assistant coach for the WNBA's Dallas Wings.
Then, in 2017, Erin'sย lifelong dream of playing professional football finally came true when she was invited to join the inaugural AFLW competition. She was named co-captain of the Adelaide Crows and went on to win three premierships in six seasons before moving to her dad's former club, Port Adelaide, when Port entered the league in 2022, as their inaugural captain. The newly formed women's league changed the Australian sport industry forever, and Erin Phillips was the face of that change, leading by example and gaining the support of the nation throughout her impressive career. Erin left the game with a remarkable list of achievements, including multiple All-Australian as well as league and club best and fairest awards, retiring in 2023 as the most decorated player to date.
Beyond the field and court, Erin reveals the challenges she has faced from all sides, from dealing with body image issues to discovering her sexuality, and starting a family with the love of her life.
Inside and Out is a story about love and resilience, about being okay in your skin and, most importantly, about playing by your own rules.
In this honest and revealing memoir, Erin candidly looks back at her astonishing playing journey and life so far. As the daughter of Aussie Rules legend and Hall of Famer Greg Phillips, Erin's first sporting love was Australian Rules football, but at 13 years old she was forced to give up the sport she loved because there was no further pathway for girls to play the game. Devasted but not deterred, she switched codes, taking up basketball to fill the void that footy left behind. Over the next 18 years, Erin reached the highest level of international basketball, including careers with the Australian Opals, in the WNBA and in Europe. Her achievements included a gold medal at the World Championships, two Olympic Games, two WNBA Championships and serving as an assistant coach for the WNBA's Dallas Wings.
Then, in 2017, Erin'sย lifelong dream of playing professional football finally came true when she was invited to join the inaugural AFLW competition. She was named co-captain of the Adelaide Crows and went on to win three premierships in six seasons before moving to her dad's former club, Port Adelaide, when Port entered the league in 2022, as their inaugural captain. The newly formed women's league changed the Australian sport industry forever, and Erin Phillips was the face of that change, leading by example and gaining the support of the nation throughout her impressive career. Erin left the game with a remarkable list of achievements, including multiple All-Australian as well as league and club best and fairest awards, retiring in 2023 as the most decorated player to date.
Beyond the field and court, Erin reveals the challenges she has faced from all sides, from dealing with body image issues to discovering her sexuality, and starting a family with the love of her life.
Inside and Out is a story about love and resilience, about being okay in your skin and, most importantly, about playing by your own rules.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781743797341
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Edition: Hardback
Illustration: 16 pp pic section
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Erin Phillips OAM OLY is a champion Australian athlete. Erin's professional basketball career spanned from 2002 to 2016, including the WNBL and WNBA, the Australian Opals, and competitions in Europe. Her achievements include two Olympic Games, winning silver at theย 2008 Beijing Olympics; three World Championships, winning gold in Brazil in 2006 and bronze in Turkey in 2014; and two WNBA championships, winning with the Indiana Fever in 2012 and with the Phoenix Mercury in 2014.
As the daughter of SANFL and VFL legend Greg Phillips, Erin's first sporting love was Australian Rules football, and the AFLW finally gave her a pathway for that in 2017. Her AFLW career included three premierships in six years as co-captain of the Adelaide Crows, and a remarkable list of All-Australian, Best on Ground in a Grand Final and league best and fairest awards. Erin had the opportunity to finish her career at her dad's football club, Port Adelaide, before retiring in 2023.
Erin now works in AFL Football Operations and as a commentator for Channel 7. Erin and her wife, Tracy, have four children, Blake, Brooklyn, Drew and Londyn.
More from Biography & Memoir
View all-
This Angry Pen of Mine
This Angry Pen of Mine by Layne Staley invites you to dive into the untold creative world of Layne Staley, the legendary voice behind Alice in Chains. This extraordinary collection showcases his handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, stunning original artwork, rare photos, fan tributes, and so much more. Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the...Hardback$7299Elsewhere:$8999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Famesick
Chronicling the tumultuous decade between the premiere of Girls to her 2021 shotgunย wedding (minus the baby, because she has no uterus), Lena Dunham takes us through herย journey with her trademark mix of humor, unsparing honesty, and keen eye for detail. We peek behind the scenes - of her work, her family, her relationships, and her battle to reclaim her body...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Pre-orderSwan Song
Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles โ available to pre-order now. โWhen asked, โWhat was it like, growing up with Diana?โ, my first thought is always, But I donโt know what it was like not to grow up with herโฆโ In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before...Hardback$5499Elsewhere:$6500Unit price /UnavailableOut 23 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Dogs, Boys and Other Things I've Cried About
From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee--known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue--comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman's search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it. A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Stakes
Read our interview with author Noelle McCarthy! A darkly funny, sparkling follow-up to the authorโs bestselling memoirย Grand. You have to invite him in. You have to want the vampireโs badness in the house with you. Growing up in Catholic Ireland, Noelle McCarthy is captivated by Bram Stokerโsย Dracula. The vampire is a risk-free fantasy, a suave alternative to the fraught realities...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseBuilt for This
Raised among strong women, butcher's benches, and hard ideas about what men are meant to be, Brad Poulter grows up knowing he's different long before he has the words for it. But in late '90s small-town New Zealand, 'different' isn't discussed, it's managed. Joining the Royal New Zealand Navy offers escape, certainty, and belonging. The rules are clear, the uniform...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Even the Good Girls Will Cry
Thanks to a thrown beer bottle and a fan letter to a P.O. box, Melissa Auf der Maur's first band scored an opening slot for the Smashing Pumpkins in her bohemian home town, Montreal. Sensing Melissa's talent, Billy Corgan recommended her to Courtney Love. Whisked from her local scene, Melissa joined Hole just after the deaths of Kurt Cobain and...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseAn Ocean and a Day
An utterly riveting, moving and poignant memoir of grief and loss that will speak to anyone who's ever lost someone they love. An Ocean and a Day is Hannah Richell's personal account of losing her husband, Matt, in a surfing accident on Tamarama beach in 2014. It is the story of the grief journey she travelled over the first two...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseA Place to Stand
A Place to Stand by Clare Ward is a profound memoir that delves into the life of a country doctor living and working in the Hokianga Harbour area in the far north of Aotearoa New Zealand. This region is sparsely populated and poses numerous health challenges. This thoughtful account details Clareโs thirty-year career, highlighting the people she works with and...Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseRule of Lies
Written with all the pace and energy of a John Grisham novel โฆ An incredible true story and a great read! BILL BROWDER, author of Red Notice and Freezing Order An American lawyerโs brilliant, propulsive story of witnessing and playing a part in the transformation of Russia under Yeltsin and Putin. A true tale of fascinating personalities, criminal intrigue, harrowing...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Rory
Theย New York Timesย bestseller The #1ย Irish Timesย bestseller The definitive biography of Rory McIlroy, the most important, popular and confounding player of the post-Tiger era. Rory McIlroy contains multitudes. The child of a working-class family from a small town in a war-torn homeland now commutes to work in his own private jet and counts billionaires as confidants. He can overwhelm a golf...Paperback$3699Elsewhere:$4199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Te Kaikaukau | The Swimmer
Novelist, memoirist and playwright Witi Ihimaera โ author of Pounamu, Pounamu and The Whale Rider โ decided, at the age of eighty, to dive back into the water and spend a year full-time at Te Wฤnanga Takiura, immersing himself in his own language, in te reo Mฤori. This book tells the story of this kaikaukau, this swimmer, and his year...Paperback$3500Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
