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My Journey

By: Jim Stynes,Warwick Green

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Unflinching in its honesty, My Journey is the extraordinary memoir of Jim Stynes: Irishman, footballer, Brownlow Medallist, Reach co-founder and former president of Melbourne Football Club whose very public battle with cancer touched the lives of everyone who knew him. When Jim was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 43, he was given nine months to live. The diagnosis caught him by surprise – and he didn't have time for illness. He was a busy father, husband, brother, mentor and businessman. Jim Stynes never took the easy road, on or off the field. He loved a challenge. He pushed himself, and worked hard to help others realise their potential. The same could be said about his cancer journey. Knowing his odds weren't good, Jim gave his all to trying to beat the disease. He embraced life, and made his journey public. His ability to use mind over matter, to never give in, to overcome pain, to believe in himself and his will to succeed gave him two extra years on the prognosis. He worked hard to keep hope alive for himself and his family, and for other cancer sufferers too, defying expectations time and time again. Jim died on 27 March 2012, a month shy of his forty-sixth birthday. A state funeral was held at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne, with thousands of mourners watching from Federation Square. A memorial service was also held at his local Ballyroan parish church in Dublin. Jim kept diary notes throughout his battle with cancer, and spent many months talking about his life with his long-time friend, journalist Warwick Green. My Journey celebrates the legacy of Jim Stynes, offering an intimate portrait of a man learning to face his fears and get the most out of every single day. 'If you don't have cancer, cherish life. If you do, cherish it even more.' – Jim Stynes, My Journey For all media enquiries plase contact Anyez Lindop on 03 9811 2512 or on 0419008556 or by email anyez.lindop@au.penguingroup.com 'A moving account of his life before and after the June 2009 cancer diagnosis.' Sunday Mail 'Jim could not have left a better manual for life. [His] voice resonates from every page and he has a great capacity for savage self-reflection.' Sunday Herald Sun 'Here then is a story of immense courage, of being knocked down and getting up again only to be belted even harder.' Canberra Times

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Penguin Group Australia

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1742536379

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9781742536378

Walk Tall

By: Jim Stynes

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Walk Tall

By: Jim Stynes

Walk Tall is a special younger readers' edition of the Jim Stynes autobiography My Journey, adapted by Warwick Green. Part football autobiography and part coming-of-age story, Walk Tall is an inspirational and unforgettable account of a man who continues to inspire through his life and his legacy. There were men in strange jerseys on the TV, running around with some kind of rugby ball. I turned to my father. 'What's this, then, Dad?' He looked up from his paper. 'Australian football.' What's the big deal about that? I thought. At first, Jim Stynes didn't understand Australian football at all. But once he accepted the challenge to play, there was no stopping him. Jim never took the easy road, on or off the football field. He pushed himself, and he worked hard to help others realise their potential. In this special younger readers' edition of his bestselling autobiography, Jim Stynes shares his early life as a knockabout kid growing up in Ireland, his move to Australia as a teenager and his rise to football stardom, with all the trials and tribulations along the way.

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141

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Penguin Group Australia

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1743484844

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9781743484845

Walk Tall

The Young Readers' Edition of the Jim Stynes Autobiography, My Journey

By: Jim Stynes,Warwick Green

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Walk Tall

The Young Readers' Edition of the Jim Stynes Autobiography, My Journey

By: Jim Stynes,Warwick Green

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Puffin

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014330836X

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9780143308362

Aussie Rules For Dummies

By: Jim Maine

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Aussie Rules For Dummies

By: Jim Maine

Created especially for the Australian customer! Facts, tips and stats for players, spectators and coaches! Fully updated with all the latest rule changes and including expanded skills, coaching and training chapters, Aussie Rules For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you from getting a grip on the basics to more advanced aspects of playing, watching and coaching Australia's national game. Packed with practical information and fascinating anecdotes, this is the simplest, clearest and most detailed guide to AFL available. Discover how to: Understand positions, umpires and scoring Gear up correctly, and avoid and treat injuries Improve your playing skills and coach effectively Appreciate the clubs, competitions and awards

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374

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118348753

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9781118348758

Curve Ball

Baseball, Statistics, and the Role of Chance in the Game

By: Jim Albert,Jay Bennett

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Curve Ball

Baseball, Statistics, and the Role of Chance in the Game

By: Jim Albert,Jay Bennett

A look at baseball data from a statistical modeling perspective! There is a fascination among baseball fans and the media to collect data on every imaginable event during a baseball game and this book addresses a number of questions that are of interest to many baseball fans. These include how to rate players, predict the outcome of a game or the attainment of an achievement, making sense of situational data, and deciding the most valuable players in the World Series. Aimed at a general audience, the text does not assume any prior background in probability or statistics, although a knowledge of high school abgebra will be helpful.

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410

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387215123

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9780387215129

Life Through Sam's Eyes

How Our Blind Son Helped Us See

By: Jim Valavanis,Lisa Valavanis

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Life Through Sam's Eyes

How Our Blind Son Helped Us See

By: Jim Valavanis,Lisa Valavanis

A journey from devastation to inspiration. International authors and parents Jim and Lisa Valavanis share their inspirational story of what they went through and how they coped and survived when a family crisis struck down their son Sam. Sam was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma at just 12 weeks of age and they thought his life was over before it had even begun. They didn't know what it meant to him for now, let alone the future. How would he and they as a family get through this ordeal and what kind of life would he have? This book will help lift the haze that may come over other families or individuals facing a personal traumatic experience and give them not only a sense of direction but also of hope for the future. You'll learn: - Why cancer or disability does not mean the end - How an ordinary family survived through an extraordinary situation - How parents can help their child cope with grief and loss - How the power of positive thinking can help you deal with a traumatic life-changing experience - You can rise up from the depths of despair to live the life you deserve - Essential networks and support groups available to assist you through the difficult times - Where to from here? Living a joyous and fulfilling life with a disability Re-prioritise what is important in your life today. 10% of sales go to the Starlight Children's Foundation.

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199

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Global Publishing Group

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192528204X

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9781925282047

Heroes

By: Jim Stynes,Jon Carnegie,Paul Currie

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Heroes

By: Jim Stynes,Jon Carnegie,Paul Currie

A practical, fully-illustrated inspirational book for teenagers, packed with inspiring stories from ordinary and extraordinary heroes.

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218

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Allen & Unwin

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1865087254

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9781865087252

Finding Heroes

Be Inspired by Stories of Amazing Journeys

By: Jon Carnegie,Jim Stynes

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Finding Heroes

Be Inspired by Stories of Amazing Journeys

By: Jon Carnegie,Jim Stynes

A guide to emotional intelligence for young people, for every parent and teacher who wants their children to live up to their natural promise.

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140

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Allen & Unwin

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1741147573

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9781741147575

A Hero's Journey

By: Paul Currie,Jon Carnegie,Jim Stynes

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A Hero's Journey

By: Paul Currie,Jon Carnegie,Jim Stynes

Who am I? - The call to adventure - Accepting responsibility - Chasing the dream - Never give in - Slaying the dragon - My hopes, my dreams, my future.

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0958515506

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9780958515504

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My Journey

My Journey

Walk Tall

Walk Tall

Walk Tall

Walk Tall

Aussie Rules For Dummies

Aussie Rules For Dummies

Curve Ball

Curve Ball

Life Through Sam's Eyes

Life Through Sam's Eyes

Heroes

Heroes

Finding Heroes

Finding Heroes

A Hero's Journey

A Hero's Journey

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