Faf Through Fire: An Autobiography

His knowledge, his words clearly elucidating his arrival on international scene, trials and tribulations beautifully woven like a story

Amazing life story.. Got to know much about him as a person.. Thanks to the ipl for bringing him to me and many

Faf has been my fav cricketer since long... and getting to read his book was like a dream come true... it will take u through his journey in professional cricket starting right from his school days... what were the competitions, emotions, effort and how he overcame those, how he met Imari after a match... the book will answer it all... have a read, it's awesome❤️

Unlike typical autobiographies, this book is not just a narration of events in author's life. Faf du Plessis comes across as a deep thinker of the game with a strongly opinionated philosophy, and he shares them through this book. The book is 80% his ideology on how to run a cricket team, and 20% on himself. Even though you might not agree with some opinions, it makes for good reading on account that every chapter has real content rather than pages filled-up with trivialities about big players for the heck of it. it is quite revealing of the man and of his thoughts about the game

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What a read, I was expecting something really cool from one of the modern greats of the game and Faf didn't disappoint. It's even better than what was expected. A book that would make you accept your shortcomings and still motivate you to keep working on your strengths and to keep walking towards your goals. It tells a great deal about how to take losses, criticism, embarassement and still end up being a winner. Go for it, not just for Cricket fans only. Non-Cricket fans will love it too, provided they can relate to it.

'Faf : Through Fire' is a brilliant sports autobiography and a fascinating read. Du Plessis talks candidly about his achievements, struggles and failures in this book. His journey to become a world renowned cricketer was an uphill climb and getting to know the man behind that immense fame in his own words was nothing short of a wonderful experience. It doesn't get too much into technicalities and that's why it was way more enjoyable than I had expected. While talking about the major controversies in his career, Du Plessis certainly wasn't mincing his words. 2015 world cup selection controversy and South Africa's disappointing world cup performances - his autobiography gives a unique, behind the scene perspective into all of these and more. Reasons behind his retirement from international cricket has also been covered extensively. He turned his stint in IPL into a learning experience and I loved that for him. Working under various managements and leaderships helped him grow into a great leader himself. He takes you through his mindset inside the field while playing some of his greatest and disappointing innings. The locker room stories are equally compelling. It's truly a must read for cricket fans. All in all, 'Faf :Through Fire' is honest, insightful and, at times, vulnerable account of a man who defied all odds through hard work and determination. He is protea fire personified. What I didn't like about this book was how repetitive it could get sometimes. Still, highly recommended from my side!

A very bravely written book, where Faf ushers the readers to a detailed narrative of his life's journey so far. It is not simply about his cricket but all his life experiences that have shaped him and continue to do so. Its a rare self assessment that is honestly brutal. In fact, some sections can be turned into self-help material on how to introspect, acknowledge, work on and overcome your flaws. Got too detailed in some parts, but overall a very poignant read.