by NRB | 11 Jul 2024 | Non-fiction |
At last, a wonderfully comprehensive biography of tennis legend Harry Hopman, who captained Australia’s Davis Cup teams to 16 wins from 21 Challenge Round finals. It is fortunate that Michael Sexton took on the task. A gifted writer, whose credits include the...
by NRB | 7 Dec 2023 | Non-fiction |
In Stories for Harry & Ray, Michael Sexton brings together 43 of his essays on sport. The result is a small gem. Fellow Adelaide sportswriter Michael Sexton has a number of impressive books to his name – 1964: A Season, A Game, A State; Chappell’s Last Stand;...
by NRB | 29 Oct 2019 | Non-fiction |
This 1986 Test match in India was a turning point on the path to reviving Australia’s cricketing fortunes. A single match has been the subject of a number of remarkable sporting books with a historical focus. Mark Frost’s The Greatest Game Ever...