{"product_id":"scottie-a-true-story-of-ambition-weakness-redemption-neville-scott-olympic-runner-by-norman-harris","title":"Scottie: A True Story of Ambition, Weakness \u0026 Redemption ( Neville Scott, Olympic runner) By Norman Harris.","description":"\u003cp\u003eScottie: A True Story of Ambition, Weakness \u0026amp; Redemption ( Neville Scott, Olympic runner) By Norman Harris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Last Side, New Zealand, 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftback near new condition, no inscriptions, minor edge-wear.\u003cbr\u003e179 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable book may appear to be more novel than biography. It is in fact the dramatisation of a real life: that of the late Neville Scott, an athlete good enough at age 20, to finish seventh in the close-packed finish of the 1956 Olympic 1,500m final.before his life began to spiral out of control. Scottie's early years embrace a traumatic childhood, the surprising discovery of running ability, the excitement and fear of competition, the attraction of drink and of women. It makes a volatile, unstable mix. An Olympic Games passes in a blur. By the age of 26 he is an alcoholic and the local \"ratbag\". But with the help of a Samaritan-like GP he embarks on rehabilitation that is perilous, sometimes even pathetic - but tenacious. His great goal becomes, again, the Olmypic Games - which brings a drama even greater than those Scottie has already experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Books NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50201799295223,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7687\/5255\/files\/IMG_1508_e84fb755-64d1-4573-8e15-433b3173b35d.jpg?v=1761766780","url":"https:\/\/phoenixbooksnz.com\/en-us\/products\/scottie-a-true-story-of-ambition-weakness-redemption-neville-scott-olympic-runner-by-norman-harris","provider":"Phoenix Books NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}