Life Begins in Leitrim: From Kurdistan to Croke Park

Author:   Zak Moradi
Publisher:   Gill
ISBN:  

9780717194667


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   12 October 2022
Format:   Hardback
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Life Begins in Leitrim: From Kurdistan to Croke Park


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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.

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Author:   Zak Moradi
Publisher:   Gill
Imprint:   Gill Books
Dimensions:   Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.510kg
ISBN:  

9780717194667


ISBN 10:   0717194663
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   12 October 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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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.

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