Born to win, the power of vision : celebrating 30 years of Australia II's America's Cup win, John Bertrand as told to Patrick Robinson and Gary Tippet ; foreword by the Hon. Bob Hawke AC
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Born to win, the power of vision : celebrating 30 years of Australia II's America's Cup win, John Bertrand as told to Patrick Robinson and Gary Tippet ; foreword by the Hon. Bob Hawke AC
Language
eng
resource.biographical
individual biography
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non fiction
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Born to win
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John Bertrand as told to Patrick Robinson and Gary Tippet ; foreword by the Hon. Bob Hawke AC
Sub title
the power of vision : celebrating 30 years of Australia II's America's Cup win
Summary
Born to Win is the classic story of the underdog winning and John Bertrand's psychological warfare, describing in detail the thrills and battles of Australia II's historic 1983 America's Cup win. But if you think this book is just about sailing, think again. It's a book about life , love, and the triumph of the human spirit. First published in 1985 and going on to sell more than 100,000 copies worldwide, this is the fully updated and revised edition, including Bertrand's life post the America's Cup. It hasn't always been smooth sailing, but it's an inspiring tale of courage, fortitude and commitment from a born leader and entrepreneur
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adult
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