Top 5 sporting reads this summer

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Pick up a sporty read from News Travels in our departures terminal before you take off.

Summer is the perfect time to kick back and relax with a good book. If you live and breathe sport, you’ll be happy to know there are some great biographies by well-known sports people currently on the bookshelves at News Travels in our departure’s terminal.

If you’re jetting off to enjoy a summer of sport at one of our popular destinations, make sure you pop in to pick up one of our top 5 sporting reads this summer. It will the perfect companion for your flight, or better yet – an awesome gift idea for the sporting fanatic in your life!

#1 - My Dream Time by Ash Barty

Ash has written a memoir/biography outlining her life story, from where she started to where she is now. She writes about the joy of her journey with all the highs and lows in-between her success - the work and the play, and the smiles and the tears. Of her book, Ash says “my story is about the power and joy of doing that thing you love and seeing where it can take you, about the importance of purpose – and perspective – in our lives.”

#2 - You Can’t Stop The Sun From Shining by Sonny Bill Williams

Sonny Bill Williams writes about his journey in Rugby League, including his ambitions to become an NRL star from when he was just 18 years old. This memoir shares the triumphs and missteps of his life, and the importance of having a dream and how to achieve it.

#3 - A Fathers Son by Mat Rogers

Mat Rogers is well known internationally as a talented league and rugby union player. His biography speaks about his life triumphs and tragedies, including his celebrated career and the challenges that have defined his life. This is an honest, raw, and moving memoir.

#4 - A Price Paid by Tim Paine

Tim was called 'the kid' by his fans as he was the youngest ever contracted cricket player in Australia. This autobiography speaks about his career journey, along with scandals he faced and how it has affected his career and life. Tim reflects on the highs and lows in this heartfelt autobiography.

#5 - Blood Sweat and Steel by Curtis Mcgrath

A truly moving memoir about Curtis's journey from the Australian Army in Afghanistan where he was seriously injured, to becoming now ten-time world champion gold medalist in the Paralympics. His outlook on the world is honest, upfront and inspiring.

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