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Sāmoan heroes

Books on amazing legendary and recent Sāmoan heroes!

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Samoan heroes

David Riley

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Sāmoan Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Sāmoan ancestry. It includes legends like Sina and Tigilau, historical figures and contemporary heroes too!

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Sonny Bill

David Riley

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Sonny Bill tells how a young man from Auckland, New Zealand, became a champion in three different sports!

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Jerome Kaino

Jerome Kaino

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For the first time and in his own words, this is All Black Jerome Kaino's life story, from humble beginnings in South Auckland to becoming a Rugby World Cup champion.

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Fagogo

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In Sāmoan folklore a fagogo is a story told mostly at night, privately, inside individual homes. It transports the audience into the folklore world of heroes and heroines...

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Michael Jones

Tony Williams

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Fact file, quiz and action photographs combine with text to give an interesting profile of this well-known All Black.

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Inga

Inga Tuigamala

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Inga is a remarkable story of life as an All Black icon and international rugby league star, of overcoming family hardship and returning to the role of inspirational community leader.

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The Rock

Matt Scheff

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Colorful tales of The Rock's journey from childhood dreams to wrestling title belts .

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Born to fight

Mark Hunt

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Raw, confronting and honest, UFC champion Mark Hunt's inspiring autobiography shows it is possible to defy the odds and carve a better life.

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Tana Umaga

Tana Umaga

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An autobiography of Tana Umaga, former New Zealand rugby union footballer and former captain of the All Blacks.

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Troy Polamalu

Jim Whiting

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As an eight-year-old in a gang-ridden community, Troy Polamalu seemed destined for a life of crime. In 2003, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, and became one of the top-rated defensive players in the National Football League.

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Tala o le Vavau = Myths, legends and customs of old Samoa

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A compilation of Sāmoan legends, including the origin of the Earth and people, the genealogy of Tagaloaalagi, Tagaloa's boat builders, how kava came to Sāmoa, the legend of Pili and much more.

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