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Twelve Summers

Being a Life-Long Fan of Australian Cricket Is Harder than It Looks

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Twelve Summers

By: Adam Zwar
Narrated by: Adam Zwar
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Cricket fans, where were you during the disaster that was the 2013 Ashes? Adam Zwar was making a documentary about bodyline and filming a stunt that involved Brett Lee bowling bouncers to him while he wasn't wearing a helmet. Matthew Hayden warned him not do it. But the cameras were set up. What was he going to do - say no?

How about when Australia A nearly upset Australia in the 1995 World Series Cup and the players were rebelling against officials? Adam was working as a driver for an escort agency in Melbourne.

Or Australia v. India in 2001? That was when Adam was stuck in a hotel with AC/DC.

For all the significant moments in Adam's life, cricket was in the background - or foreground. And you don't need to be a fan of cricket to be able to relate, because we all remember where we were when something important happened, whether that's a cricket test, an album release or a TV show ending. Twelve Summers is hilarious, moving and thought-provoking. Even if you aren't a fan of cricket, you'll find a lot to love listening to this audiobook.

©2021 Adam Zwar (P)2021 Hachette Australia Pty Ltd Cricket Sports Witty Funny Comedy
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Loved it from the first word to the last. Brought up many memories of growing up a cricket fanatic in 1980s Australia. Enjoyed the self-deprecating personal stories that are Adam Zwar’s forte

Brilliant cricket stories intermingled with hilarious & touching personal anecdotes

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Really enjoyed this audible experience. Excellent voice over and great story telling. Nothing better than to experience a great cricket book over the Australian summer and this book perfectly fit the bill. I got some big laugs out of it and the nostalgia aspect was also a strong point.

Strong recommend for any sports fan.

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Love the marriage of personal anecdotes and the unfolding fortunes of the Australian cricket team. Easily digestible, I finished it inside 24 hours. Excellent narration from the author. It should be good, he's a voice actor afterall.

A True Cricket Tragic

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Brought back all the memories of summer with such humility and humour. Bloody brilliant. Thank you..

Like wearing my favourite pair of old thongs

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This is the first thing of Adam’s I’ve consumed after Wilfred. Such a good listen and a great yarn. Can’t wait for more.

It ends too soon.

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