
Rise
The Brand New Autobiography
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Narrated by:
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Treasure Tshabalala
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By:
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Siya Kolisi
About this listen
His truth. His story. In his words.
There have been many comments made and books written about Siya Kolisi, captain of the Springboks, and the first Black man to lead his country in more than 128 years of South African rugby.
But now, for the very first time, Siya Kolisi shares his story in an extraordinarily intimate memoir, charting his journey from being born into the impoverished Zwide township, to leading his proud nation to an astonishing victory at the Rugby World Cup in 2019.
However, Rise is not simply a chronology of matches played and games won; it is an exploration of a man’s race and his faith, a masterclass in attaining a positive mindset and an inspirational reminder that it is possible to defy the odds, no matter how they are stacked against you.
In 2020, partly in response to the pandemic, Siya and his wife, Rachel, launched The Kolisi Foundation, providing personal protective equipment to healthcare workers and delivering food parcels throughout South Africa.
The title Rise is inspired by Siya’s mother - Phakama - which translates to the book’s name, as well as a celebration of his Xhosa heritage.
©2021 Siya Kolisi (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedCritic reviews
"Siya's rise from humble beginnings to lifting that World Cup trophy is the stuff of fairytales." (Marcus Rashford)
"Siya's story is well documented, and I am so impressed by the way he conducts himself. As the captain of his team and as a statesman he is measured and thoughtful. He is a leader in every way. An inspiration to a dynamic South African nation." (Eddie Jones)
"Few people embody the tenacity of what the New South Africa stands for, like Siya does. His story mirrors the nations’; in its trials and tribulations and also in it’s triumph against all odds. This is a real life heroes journey." (Trevor Noah)
Grateful chance
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Grounding, Humbling and Inspiring
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Fascinating Man
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Excellent !
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Made me fall in love with South Africa again
The Best Audible book ever
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Honesty and Inspiration of Siya Kolisi.
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Good but not great
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inspirational, heartbreaking and thoughtful.
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what an unbelievable role model
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Siya is an inspiration!
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