{"title":"Maurice Burton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Maurice Burton collection, where you can delve into compelling narratives that capture the essence of this remarkable author. Maurice Burton is renowned for his insightful and profound explorations in the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Each of his works offers readers a deep dive into life stories that are both enlightening and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Maurice Burton Way\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that beautifully portrays the author’s unique perspective on life. Through his writing, Burton shares profound experiences and reflections, making his works a treasure trove for those seeking inspiration and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find narratives that are not just informative, but also deeply personal and relatable. Whether you are a long-time fan of biographies or just beginning to explore this genre, Maurice Burton’s books offer something for everyone, inviting you to explore the intricacies of human experiences with a thoughtful and engaging approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-maurice-burton-way-by-paul-jones-9781399407397","title":"The Maurice Burton Way","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA welcome look at the life of a fascinating rider and man\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCycling Plus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaurice has lived a hell of a life. The world needs to hear about it\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNed Boulting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book is an inspiration to those who want to achieve in both sport and life\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Liggett MBE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaurice Burton rose above racism in British society and sport to triumph over adversity. This is the long-awaited, authorised biography of a ground-breaking British cyclist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a still summer’s evening at Leicester’s Saffron Lane Velodrome in June 1974, Maurice Burton defeated an elite field to become Britain’s first ever Black cycling champion. For his father, it was a moment of intense pride; Rennal arrived in 1948 from Jamaica and made his home in South London. As his 18-year-old son climbed onto the podium, boos rang out around the stadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crowd’s response that day was typical of the racism and exclusion experienced by Burton. After being overlooked for Olympic selection despite beating those selected, he moved to Belgium to race professionally on the ‘six-day’ circuit across the continent, becoming the first Black six-day rider for over 75 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis authorised biography traces Maurice's experiences as the child of a Windrush-generation father and an English mother growing up in London, before moving across to Europe and his eventual return to South London in 1984, where he became a successful business owner and community leader. It rightly places Maurice Burton at the forefront of the British sporting narrative as a pioneer in our collective cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846538744044,"sku":"9781399407397","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6442033482686.jpg?v=1758911757"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/maurice-burton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}