Out of My Comfort Zone: The Autobiography

by Steve Waugh

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Autobiography of Steve Waugh, b. 1965, former Australian cricket captain.

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Original publication date
2006
Dedication
For my lifelong friend and partner, Lynette, who has endured and shared the best and worst times with me, whose nurturing ways, wisdom and unconditional love have comforted and inspired me.

And for our childr... (show all)en, Rosalie, Austin and Lillian – you are life's most precious and greatest gifts. Your love of life, unique character and spirit make each and every day an adventure

Of all my achievements, nothing matches the feeling of returning home to my family and the sight of you guys running up the hallway, trying to be the first to jump into my arms.
First words
Foreword by Rahul Dravid:

I was 14 years old – sweating at the nets and dreaming, like schoolboys do, of playing for my country – when I first saw Steve Waugh.
Foreword by Tim May:

The Australian cricket team in the late 1980s was an evolving and revolving team, with the majority of players trying to establish themselves within the side.
Introduction:

Nestled among the sun-stealing skyscrapers of Hong Kong lies a small cricket ground.
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Picnic Point Road, Panania, sounds exotic, somewhat upper class.
My life with Stephen by Lynette Waugh

When I was a young girl in my primary school years I had a fascination with the airport.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Foreword by Rahul Dravid:

He has faced cameras, critics and fast bowlers, and he has brought to it all a commitment to excellence.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Foreword by Tim May:

But if he mentions that he ever beat me in Othello, you can a a description of 'liar' to the characteristics I have provided above.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Introduction:

What I didn't know in Hong Kong was that it is the challeng itself that provides the environment in which you can fight and struggle - and ultimately prevail.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Text:

There's nothing like it, the excitement of the unknown. Once it seduces you, you're hooked for life.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)My life with Stephen by Lynette Waugh

I may never stop smiling.

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Genres
Sports and Leisure, Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
796.358092Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsSportsBall sportsBall and stick sportsCricketBiography And History
LCC
GV915 .W39 .A3Geography, Anthropology and RecreationRecreation. LeisureRecreation. LeisureSportsBall games: Baseball, football, golf, etc.

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