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Straight Up

Author: Ruby Tui  

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Straight Up: Learn to Play Like a Pro with Ruby Tui's Expert Rugby Tips.

Straight Up by Ruby Tui is a unique book that blends sport, humor, and life lessons in a refreshing and relatable way. As a New Zealand rugby sevens player, Ruby brings her own experiences and perspectives to the book, offering insights into the world of sports and the mindset required to succeed. Whether you're a sports fan or not, Straight Up is a book that will inspire and motivate you to tackle challenges head-on and live life to the fullest.

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Straight Up: Learn to Play Like a Pro with Ruby Tui's Expert Rugby Tips.

Straight Up by Ruby Tui is a unique book that blends sport, humor, and life lessons in a refreshing and relatable way. As a New Zealand rugby sevens player, Ruby brings her own experiences and perspectives to the book, offering insights into the world of sports and the mindset required to succeed. Whether you're a sports fan or not, Straight Up is a book that will inspire and motivate you to tackle challenges head-on and live life to the fullest.

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Description

This is Ruby Tui. An open, raw and honest account of her journey from a troubled and unstable childhood, searching for a better option in life, to Olympic champion and the world's best rugby sevens player.

After a childhood filled with neglect Ruby yearned for another path. Determined not to let her upbringing limit her, she survived abuse, drugs and tragedy to become one of the most successful women's rugby players in the world.

The explosion of women's rugby on the global stage has matched the rise of Ruby's stellar career, as she has grown with the game from amateur to professional.

In Straight Up Ruby looks herself in the eye, understanding that she can turn pain into purpose.

It's time to be straight up.

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About the Author

Ruby Tui is a professional rugby player. She won an Olympic silver medal in 2016 and a Rugby World Cup Sevens title in 2018. She was named Black Ferns Sevens Player of the Year in 2017 and World Rugby Sevens player of the Year in 2019. She went on to win gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021). In 2022 she won the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki competition with the Chiefs Manawa and then made her debut for the Black Ferns, helping them win the 2022 Pacific Four Series.

Off the field, Ruby is a regular commentator for Sky TV and is passionate about promoting healthy environments for Kiwi kids and speaking up about mental health within the sporting community. Creating change through speaking out on public issues, and demonstrating motivation and gratitude to her peers, is how she would like to leave her mark. Ruby is the current ambassador for the HeadFirst initiative.

@rubytui

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This is Ruby Tui. An open, raw and honest account of her journey from a troubled and unstable childhood, searching for a better option in life, to Olympic champion and the world's best rugby sevens player. After a childhood filled with neglect Ruby yearned for another path. Determined not to let her upbringing limit her, she survived abuse, drugs and tragedy to become one of the most successful women's rugby players in the world. The explosion of women's rugby on the global stage has matched the rise of Ruby's stellar career, as she has grown with the game from amateur to professional. In Straight Up Ruby looks herself in the eye, understanding that she can turn pain into purpose. It's time to be straight up. #1 Best-selling Book!

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Product Details

Publisher
Allen & Unwin | A&U New Zealand
Published
27th September 2022
Pages
320
ISBN
9781991006141

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

19 Dec, 2022
Such an inspirational book.
By Tanya
06 Nov, 2022
This book is so raw and honest and makes you appreciate the back story behind Ruby’s drive and determination. What an outstanding role model and fine example of how you can create the best version of yourself. “Straight Up” will challenge you to do better
By Tracy
04 Nov, 2022
Honest and engaging. A good read.
By J
01 Nov, 2022
Such a good read. Honest and heartwarming story.
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