In The Meaning of Luck, former Australian cricket captain and 2004 Australian of the Year Steve Waugh explores the concept of luck, based on his experiences in the worlds of sport, business and charity. Steve begins by recalling the potentially devastating event that rocked his life in 2006, when his wife Lynette suffered a life - threatening brain bleed. Today, Lynette describes her illness as a 'stroke of luck', which she can do only because she fought so hard to regain her health and strength. She is lucky, but only because she chose to be. Lynette is the first of a number of characters in the book who have triumphed over adversity. Also featured are cricketers, coaches, business and community leaders, and some of the brave children Steve has come into contact with through his philanthropy in India and Australia. There are tales from Ashes Tests, World Cups and the Olympic Games. The stories in The Meaning of Luck carry messages about leadership, maximising potential and having fun. Together, they provide a guide for people seeking to progress not just in sport, but in whatever direction they choose for their lives.
- Format: Hardcover
- Published: 2013
- Pages: 307
- Other: Signed by Steve Waugh
Out of My Comfort Zone
"A quintessentially Australian tale, told in a straightforward, unpretentious style." The Age Rarely does a truly great player reveal as much of himself and his sport as Steve Waugh does in his long-awaited autobiography. Waugh opens up on his personal life in a way few would expect of a man known in cricket circles as "The Iceman". He provides revealing insights into life on and off the field; the controversies and scandals; and clashes with other players, the media and cricket administrators. He also offers honest and perceptive portraits of the people who have shared his adventure. Out of My Comfort Zone is a frank study of a unique life in cricket – a journey into the heart and soul of not just the game but also one of its most respected players and finest leaders.
- Format: Paperback
- Published: 2006
