Straight Up [NF/NZ]
Tui, RubyAn unequivocal title for an unequivocal character... Ruby Tui, one of the most well-known women's rugby players in the world, tells the story of her life. The daughter of a palangi mother and a Samoan migrant father, she overcomes a challenging childhood to become an elite athlete and a household name.
Written with honesty and courage, this is the story of a young woman at the top of her game, an inspirational memoir with appeal whether you are a rugby fan or not.
This title is also offered as part of the Narrative Muse Book Club. View this title on the Narrative Muse website
Pages
315
315
Year
2022
2022
Reviews
15-07-2024
The Group loved the first half of this book, though half lost interest in the second half, mainly due to not having an interest in rugby. She does have an inspiring story though.
06-06-2024
Easy to read and accessible - got to know who Ruby Tui is. Learnt lots about rugby - we'd all recommend it, especially to younger people. A great discussion book, and a great introduction to a sports memoir, a world we know almost nothing about...
13-05-2024
Excellent, inspirational read. A true Kiwi heroine. A battler. Written in her voice and hard to put down.
09-05-2024
Our group liked the insight to Samoan family life. Lost interest a little in the later chapters where there was more about rugby.
01-05-2024
Amazing woman, with such dedication to rugby.
15-03-2024
Great feedback on the 'Straight Up' Ruby Tui book from the entire group. Very inspiring, such a go-getter! Prepared to put in the hard yards.
11-03-2024
Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were lots of life lessons talked about that we could all relate to. We were full of admiration for Ruby.
23-01-2024
All thoroughly enjoyed the book. A real eye opener. We found some areas repetitive as to how people can succeed, and some members didn't enjoy the writing style.
13-11-2023
We were all agreed that Ruby Tui is a most remarkable person, and greatly admired the way she has overcome adversity and what was at times an extremely difficult childhood. We likewise were very struck with her choice to give back, to try to help other people struggling with the issues she confronted. The book considered as a book was ok, but it was really the life behind it that we responded to. In sum, we responded to her and her message, but the book as a book - not quite so much.
19-09-2023
Wonderful book. All of us were overwhelmed with the emotions we felt as we experienced the highs and lows of Ruby's life. As one reviewer said, "A phenomenal book from a professional athlete"!!!
14-06-2023
We really liked this book, and several with older grand-daughters were resolved to buy it for them. A real upward lift - a 'value of positivity and purpose story'. GREAT!