MY STORY Lauren Jackson

Written by Jaylee Ismay
16 October, 2018

MY STORY – Lauren Jackson

From Australian country school girl to Olympic medallist and international sporting superstar, Lauren Jackson tells her extraordinary story for the first time. Recognised as one of the finest female basketballers of all time, Lauren Jackson’s success hasn’t come without setbacks. Lauren writes her story with great honesty, including details of the missteps, setbacks, successes and controversies that come with such a blockbuster career.

Lauren has always been grounded and supported by her family in Australia and her basketball community as she battled anxiety and the demands of sporting fame to find a place in the world where she felt comfortable and secure.

Lauren has represented Australia and in international leagues in the United States, Russia, Spain, Korea and China. All while overcoming challenges, both professional and personal, with determination and strength. Above all, her story reveals the compassion and intelligence she has in spades. This is truly an inspiring story of a great Australian. 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Australian former professional basketball player, Lauren Jackson was only fifteen years old when she made the Australian under-20 team and one year later, found herself playing for The Opals. Her statistics are extraordinary. She’s represented Australia in four Olympics winning three silver medals, won a world championship and spent twelve seasons with the Seattle Storm where she was the first foreigner to be crowned Most Valuable Player. Since retiring in 2016 she has continued her involvement with the game as assistant general manager and board member of the Deakin Melbourne Boomers.

 

GIVEAWAY:

For your chance to win one of four copies of Lauren Jackson ‘My Story’ thanks to Allen & Unwin, all you need to do is head to our Facebook page, like our page and comment your favourite Australian basketball memory while tagging a friend. Entries close on Friday at 5pm and winners will be notified.

 

PUBLICATION DATE: 1 October 2018 RRP: $32.99 IMPRINT: Allen & Unwin CATEGORY: Biography Extent: 320 pp

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