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My Name'5 Doddie
- Author
- Stewart Weir
- Narrator
- Andrew Cotter
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 2 July 2020
- Run Time
- 7 hours 13 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Biography: sport
What to expect
Rugby legend and MND campaigner Doddie Weir has always lived life to the full. On the pitch, Doddie's irresistible talent took him to the heart of every team he graced, and brought him 61 caps for Scotland. He won fans all over the world with his sportsmanship, humour and boundless energy. Then, in June 2017, Doddie made the announcement that he had been diagnosed with MND. With no cure and almost no treatment of any sort available, Doddie set out to do what he could to change that, tackling the issue head on with his trademark positivity and good humour. Since then, his Foundation has raised and pledged millions towards research into this dreadful condition and his tireless campaigning has transcended the world of sport.
“Lucid, brave, and full of the wit and character that makes him the legend he is” – RORY BREMNER
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Details
- Author
- Stewart Weir
- Narrator
- Andrew Cotter
- Duration
- 7 hours 13 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 July 2020
- ISBN
- 9781004006991
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Biography: sport
Synopsis
MY NAME'5 DODDIE is a humbling, courageous and very funny celebration of a remarkable man. The extraordinary, life-affirming autobiography of Doddie Weir is an absolute must-listen – rugby fan or not.Rugby legend and MND campaigner Doddie Weir has always lived life to the full. On the pitch, Doddie's irresistible talent took him to the heart of every team he graced, and brought him 61 caps for Scotland. He won fans all over the world with his sportsmanship, humour and boundless energy. Then, in June 2017, Doddie made the announcement that he had been diagnosed with MND. With no cure and almost no treatment of any sort available, Doddie set out to do what he could to change that, tackling the issue head on with his trademark positivity and good humour. Since then, his Foundation has raised and pledged millions towards research into this dreadful condition and his tireless campaigning has transcended the world of sport.“Lucid, brave, and full of the wit and character that makes him the legend he is” – RORY BREMNER
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