Review: Graham Henry - Final Word by Bob Howitt [Jan]

The autobiography of a remarkable man, this book gives us a look at the background and life of an interesting coach.  It begins with his schooling and how he became a PE teacher, and then charts his career coaching voluntarily until rugby turned professional.  He’s a man who does things his way and isn’t afraid to tell authority where to go.

This is a well written, enjoyable story of a remarkable man and a life t hat has been lived to the fullest.  An ordinary bloke, Graham Henry as given all to succeed and encouraged others to realise their dreams.  This is an intimate look at an inspiring man who tries his best and demands it of others.

It was really interesting to get a glimpse of the mentality of professional sportspeople and the best and worst aspects of games of rugby.  He doesn’t make excuses for losses, instead explaining why he thought they happened.  Not a rugby fan, I skimmed the rugby talk but enough stayed with me to prove interesting.  I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this book.  Bob Howitt did a good job as co-writer and there were little snippets of dry humour throughout.


Title: Graham Henry: Final Word
Author: Bob Howitt
Published: HarperCollins, 2012
Reviewer: Jan

All Blacks in the kitchen.

NZ Rugby Kitchen : celebrating the love of food, family and rugby 
by the New Zealand Rugby Foundation. 

Take several All blacks, add over 150 recipes, combine with a charitable foundation. Mix well.

Featuring recipes from the likes of Richie McCaw, Piri Weepu, Dan Carter, Jerome Kaino, Ali Williams, Colin Meads, Andy Leslie and Graham Henry this book is sure to please a whole bunch of Kiwis. 

All the girls in the office have just agreed that an All Black cooking is extremely attractive so you should get this book out even if it's just to look at the pictures.

 I should probably point out the food looks really good too.

Good food, great All Blacks and it's for charity. I smell a best seller.