{"title":"Carl Hayman","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarl Hayman, a celebrated former rugby union player from New Zealand, has made a remarkable transition from the rugby field to the world of literature. Known primarily for his time as a formidable prop for both the All Blacks and various club teams, Hayman's journey off the field offers an intriguing glimpse into the life of a professional athlete facing new challenges and revelations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his compelling book, \u003cem\u003eHead On\u003c\/em\u003e, Carl Hayman delves into his personal experiences, candidly sharing the triumphs and trials of his career and beyond. This memoir not only highlights his sporting achievements but also explores the emotional and psychological impacts of professional sports, touching on issues such as mental health and post-retirement challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, Carl Hayman's work provides an honest and heartfelt narrative, blending insightful personal anecdotes with broader reflections on the sports industry. His writing offers a deep understanding of the reality faced by athletes and is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intricate dynamics of sports and its impact on personal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Carl Hayman collection to discover more about the man behind the rugby legend, and gain inspiration from his story of resilience and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"head-on-by-carl-hayman-9781775542353","title":"Head On","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn All Black's memoir of rugby, dementia, and the hidden cost of success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The best sports book I have read in decades' - Kevin Norquay, Stuff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Startlingly honest' - Phil Gifford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A brilliant read. Bold, brave and honest' - Mike Hosking, Newstalk ZB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarl Hayman, All Black #1000, once the most highly prized player in world rugby and a giant of the game in every sense - someone who was always respected, even feared. But at the end of seventeen years as a professional rugby player, the last eight played with the sole aim of setting up his family's future, Hayman's life began to unravel in nightmarish fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead On\u003c\/em\u003e is about the pressures on the modern athlete, where physical performance and commerce collide, and players become victims of their own success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploited then left out in the cold, Hayman is now left counting the hidden cost of the achievements that would have exceeded any young rugby player's dreams. He now fears both the known and the unknown with equal trepidation as he looks for answers to dementia and a degenerative brain condition called CTE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHead On\u003c\/em\u003e, Hayman relives a remarkable rugby career, with revelations about the shock All Blacks loss to France in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, the decisions to leave New Zealand and play for the Newcastle Falcons in England, in doing so becoming one of the best-paid players on the planet, and how being put on the fast track to the All Blacks as a youngster combined with the Southern Man rugby ethos in Dunedin caused him to develop a dangerous relationship with alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is about how we can better understand the unintended consequences of the decisions we make, and how we can better serve the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45885885612268,"sku":"9781775542353","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781775542353.jpg?v=1731026746"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/carl-hayman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}