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Half Truths

My Triumphs, My Mistakes, My Untold Story

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By: Mike Phillips
Narrated by: Andy Cresswell
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Mike Phillips is one of Welsh rugby's most decorated players. With multiple Grand Slams and Lions tours under his belt, he was revered all over the world for his aggressive, in-your-face style of play. Off the field, his early years were littered with controversy and scandal as he wrestled with the new-found fame that success brought. In this brutally honest, tell-all autobiography, Mike reveals his run-ins with the police on the streets of Cardiff, what really went on inside the Wales and Lions dressing rooms and the truth behind that fateful night outside McDonald’s, when a scrape with a bouncer saw him hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons on the eve of a World Cup training camp. He also discusses the personal turmoil that, at times, engulfed him and how he was able to block it all out to become one of the best players in the world. Phillips opens up about every aspect of his much talked about career, from the many glorious highs to struggling with fame, coping with pressure, dealing with rejection and retirement while ultimately finding personal peace and happiness. He lifts the lids on his relationship with Warren Gatland and talks about the big characters in the dressing room, from Sam Warburton to Dan Carter. Mike Phillips: Half Truths – My Triumphs, My Mistakes, My Untold Story is a no-holds barred account of a rugby life lived to the full, revealing the real man behind the legend.©2021 Mike Phillips (P)2021 W. F. Howes Ltd Entertainment & Celebrities Sports Celebrity Rugby
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Terrible narration ruined a great story by Mike Phillips.

Andy Cresswell really should have done a little bit of prep work before reading Mikes book, as he’s butchered a number of places/names.

Enjoyed the story, terrible narration

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I was really unimpressed by the performance of this reader. He clearly does not bother with rugby on a day-to-day basis and as a result, his pronunciation of teams and players is poor. I understand that it can be difficult pronouncing southern hemisphere names but doesn't anybody listen and check these books? Delm Thomas is not a legendary Welsh international. Delme (pronounced "Dell me") was. There are numerous mistakes of this nature throughout the book and it is so frustrating as it takes you out of the performance and reminds you that Mike Phillips is not narrating the book himself. I really enjoyed listening to Alun Wyn Jones read his own book but was equally disappointed with the reader on Jamie Roberts' autobiography. The publishers should insist that the author read their own work. It just sounds so much better. Both Mike Phillips and Jamie Roberts are regular media personalities and would have done a better job. I would suggest this book is better read to yourself than listening to this recording. Disappointing.

Let the p;ayers read tehir own books

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This was a great listen. No holds barred approach as you would expect from Mike. Spoken from the heart, giving a fantastic insight into his life and career. Definitely one of the best players of his era and one of the most entertaining. Such a shame he wasn’t given his 100th cap, but the fans know the real deal. I don’t think there’ll be another like Mile Phillips. Buy the book, you’ll enjoy it.

Great book, worthy of a great player.

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Mike is an all time legend to be fair. AmZing player and almost a bigger character off the pitch. Good to hear some of his stories from the horses mouth so to speak. Good luck with everything Mike!

Happy days

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This is a guide to Phillips epic drinking career as much as a record of his undoubted stellar rugby career - maybe a bit repetitive in that respect - even in the professional era this superstar survived big session after big session and it must have been fun!

Half Truths - more like “Half cut”

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