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Under the Southern Cross: The Autobiography of David Boon
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David Boon
David Boon is one of only two Australians to have played in more than 100 cricket Tests. Between 1984 and 1996, he was a mainstay of the Australian team and, despite his achievements, retained his humility and his working-class origins. This work traces his career, from his early days in Tasmania, through his tough initiation in Test cricket, to the time when he was acknow
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Hard as Nails and Tough as old boots, David Boon was one of the toughest players ever to pull on the Baggy Green Cap, proved by the time he had his chin busted open by a West Indian quick. Not only did he not even rub it, he batted on to the next break in play before having it stiched up in the dressing room, with NO anaesthetic! To cap it off, he went back out to bat and scored a century to boot! They didn't make them tougher then Boonie, and this book makes a great read of his life story. Ever
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I wrote My Wish: Don't Get Swept Away As a Teen after literally being swept away and buried alive by a massive avalanche on January 6, 2007. My goal in writing My Wish and my purpose in life is to help teens and young adults discover their gifts, their passion in life. I don't want teens to get "swept away" by drugs, alcohol or by negative peers. That is why I wrote this book. That is my purpose -
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