{"title":"Ashley Morrison","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into Ashley Morrison's captivating worlds, where thrilling suspense meets intricate character development. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Lucy Fokley, discover your next gripping read here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"professor-book-ashley-morrison-9781628571059","title":"The Professor","description":"Azumah Nelson has been described as the greatest boxer to come out of Africa. Born the year after his home nation of Ghana gained independence, he played a major part in putting this new country on the world map. A glittering amateur career saw him win every title except an Olympic medal, as Ghana boycotted the 1980 Games when he was a favourite to win. After turning professional, he took a last-minute bout for the world title with the great Salvador Sanchez, a bout that changed his life. Two years later, in 1984, he won the WBC Featherweight World Title. Like many champions, he rose from humble beginnings, suffered tragedy along the way, but he won and remained a world champion at featherweight and super featherweight for eleven years. Very few champions have carried such a burden of expectation, and Azumah delivered success at a time when his country needed a hero. He never faltered and won the respect of many across the world. Born in Wiltshire, England, Ashley Morrison now lives in Perth, Australia, where he presents a sports radio show and is a commentator for TV and radio stations in the Asia Pacific region. This is his third book. I interviewed Azumah for a documentary on his life. He always wanted to tell his life story and I was privileged that he asked me to do it. I remember watching him fight on television when I was growing up in England, so to be asked to catalogue his life was incredibly special. He also voiced the documentary on Azumah titled Zoom Zoom. Publisher's website: http: \/\/sbprabooks.com\/AshleyMorrison","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49543901872401,"sku":"GOR006496486","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50395001323793,"sku":"CIN1628571055A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51040539083025,"sku":"NIN9781628571059","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52858323829009,"sku":"GOR014644879","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1628571055.jpg?v=1750896204"},{"product_id":"ladies-first-book-ashley-morrison-9781923236035","title":"Ladies First","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLadies First\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003eby Ashley Morrison is a compelling account of the remarkable journey undertaken by the Australian women's hockey team at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 16 women secured Australia's first Olympic Gold Medal in Hockey and clinched the nation's first Gold Medal for a team sport. Yet, despite their incredible feat, their achievements have faded into relative obscurity over time compared with other Gold Medal winners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorrison delves into the intriguing question of why this team, despite their groundbreaking success, has been largely overlooked by history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of one of the last 'amateur' Games, the story raises questions about the shifting landscape of sports and the challenges female athletes face in gaining recognition for their accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough heartfelt storytelling, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLadies First\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e shines a light on these trailblazing women who etched their names into Australia's sporting history and were the pioneers for the team we now know as the 'Hockeyroos', ensuring their legacy is not forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51057023811857,"sku":"NIN9781923236035","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51342794096913,"sku":"GOR014230749","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52522684252433,"sku":"NLS9781923236035","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1923236032.jpg?v=1751451659"},{"product_id":"roadmap-to-marketing-any-business-book-ashley-morrison-9781387530465","title":"The Roadmap to Marketing Any Business","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53403537703185,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53403538653457,"sku":"NIN9781387530465","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781387530465.jpg?v=1776143945"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-ashley-morrison.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}