A very unique 'sports’ book. Doesn’t only tell the remarkable story of Olsen Filipina’s life but also encompasses the Pacifika impact on NZ and Australian sport, culture and society.
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A very unique 'sports’ book. Doesn’t only tell the remarkable story of Olsen Filipina’s life but also encompasses the Pacifika impact on NZ and Australian sport, culture and society.
Patrick Skene has written an incredibly well researched and easily readable biography on Olsen Filipaina. I read it in just a couple of days! The highs and hardships of his life and rugby league career laid out for all to see. But what I found fascinating was the detail Skene goes into with Graeme Lowe’s coaching and man management style – emotional intelligence and empathy before they were a thing! The book also goes to explain a lot about Maori and Samoan and Pasifika culture and customs, so it's almost a cultural awareness guide. Also the insights into 1980’s Sydney world of league were fascinating.
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