Life Begins in Leitrim

From Kurdistan to Croke Park

Life Begins in Leitrim
Zak Moradi
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Hardback
h234 x 153mm - 272pg
20 Oct 2022 IRE
International import eta 10-19 days
9780717194667
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The road to Croke Park can be a long one, but for Leitrim hurler Zak Moradi it was longer than most. Born in a refugee camp in Ramadi, Iraq, at the height of the Gulf War, Zak spent his formative years living under the oppressive regime of Saddam Hussein. Settling in Carrick-on-Shannon aged just 11, Zak couldn' t speak English, but when he discovered a talent for hurling, life suddenly took off. Zak credits the GAA with giving him the opportunity to put down roots, forge lifelong friendships and build his own life. In this brave, touching and uplifting memoir, Zak reflects on his first 20 years in Ireland: the culture shock of landing in small-town Ireland; the plight of refugees worldwide; the skills he learned through sport and the role it plays in a healthy, balanced mind and in creating a community.
Zak Moradi is a Kurdish-Irish hurler who plays for Leitrim. Born in a refugee camp in Ramadi, Iraq, he moved to Ireland with his family when he was 11. Niall Kelly is a journalist at The42. ie. He has worked on bestselling and award-winning sports memoirs including The Choice with Philly McMahon, Fighter with Andy Lee and True Colours with Barry Geraghty.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780717194667
Published: 20 Oct 2022
Published In: Ireland
Imprint: Gill Books
Publisher: Gill
Format: Hardback
Height: 234mm
Width: 153mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 272

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