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Belonging: The Autobiography

By: Alun Wyn Jones
Narrated by: Alun Wyn Jones
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This audiobook is strikingly and passionately read by the author, Alun Wyn Jones.

Match Day. Closing a hotel room door, down into the team room. Up into a hotel lobby full of supporters in red shirts, of cheers and applause and shouts of good luck.

This is where the story of Alun Wyn Jones's journey begins, the story that every child who has dreamt of playing rugby for their country starts with. From the tightness in your stomach to the look on your team-mates’ faces, the adrenaline starting to flow within.

Belonging is the story about how the boy left Mumbles and returned as the most capped rugby player of all time. It is the story of what it takes to become a player who is seen by many as one of the greatest Welsh players there has ever been. What it takes to go from sitting, crossed legged on the hall floor at school, watching the 1997 Lions Tour of South Africa to being named the 2021 Lions Captain.

But is it also about perthyn – belonging, playing for Wales, working your way through the age-grades and the club matches and regional sides. What it takes to earn the right to be there, and what it feels like to make the sacrifices along the way. Feeling the bond to the great players not long gone, and feeling the ties to the millions in front rooms and pubs across the hillsides and the valleys, coast to coast. Knowing that deep down you just want to belong, be a part of it, as everyone does.

From the rain swept pitches of Swansea to making his test debut against Argentina in Patagonia in 2006, from touring with the Lions in 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2021 to losing a parent and building a family, Belonging is the autobiography of one of the most compelling figures in World rugby. Told with unflinching honesty, this is the ultimate story of what it takes and what it means to play for your country: what it means to belong.

©2021 Macmillan Publishers International Limited (P)2021 Macmillan Publishers International Ltd
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Critic reviews

One of the greatest, and seemingly most indestructible, players in history (A Daily Mail Book of the Year)

To me, the most impressive thing about AWJ is his longevity. It takes so much dedication and commitment to make it to the top, and his sustained success is super impressive and inspiring! Along with his constant drive to get the best from himself and the guys around him. (Geraint Thomas)

A true warrior. He demands excellence from himself and others around him. He has had success and disappointment, joy and sadness. People think they know him but unless you read this book you will never know the REAL Alun Wyn Jones. (Warren Gatland)

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An enjoyable book.
A quiet man but with the biggest heart.
Thank you Alun Wyn for all you’ve done for The game. From the club scene, to having the privilege in watching you for Wales and the Lions. Thank you.
You optimise the game and their values.

Open and honest.

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Really enjoyed and having Alun tell his story made it.
We underestimate the sacrifices players make, thanks for sharing.

Great listen.

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Loved every minute of this book. Genuine insight into the life of a fantastic player. From an England fan 👍👍

Genuine and honest

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cracking content. sometimes hard with regard to AWJ tone. highly recommend it to listening

passionate

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excellent book and then made even better by being narrated by Alun wyn jones

excellent

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An excellent read by the greatest rugby player ever to wear a Welsh Jersey.

What A Legend

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Nice mix of memoirs and in-game commentary. Liked that at last someone narrated their autobiography

Self narrated

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Superb listening from start to finish. Alun-Wyn could easily make a career out of narrating after rugby!

Brilliant 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Good listen for any rugby or sports fan! gives an open and honest insight into what it takes and into the man himself!

Honest

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Little bit slow but love all the chapters saying different morals he really shows the pros and cons of what he does as he does he creates a intriguing and exciting story

The picture he creates

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