Faf: Through Fire

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he describes just one game of the T20 against England and doesn't mention the score or the other games in the series. He reflects on how influential leaders such as Gary Kirsten, Stephen Fleming, Doc Moosajee, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Owen Eastwood, Russell Domingo, Ottis Gibson and MS Dhoni helped mould him as a man who leads with grit, purpose and a love of people. Du Plessis chronicles his career in cricket through the lens of leadership, culture, and relationships.

In sharing his immense learning and wisdom in this book, du Plessis has made a book suitable for anyone looking to learn for life. A very bravely written book, where Faf ushers the readers to a detailed narrative of his life's journey so far.Du Plessis understood the impact of social media on a player’s mental health after he, and his family, received death threats following South Africa’s loss to New Zealand in the quarter-final of the 2011 World Cup.

He also takes you behind the scenes into the locker room and explains what happened during some of the most controversial moments in cricket during his career, from Zipgate, Mintgate, Sandpapergate and the 2015 World Cup Semi Final selection controversy. His ability and willingness to engage in tough conversations is unusual and sets him apart as a leader.

It doesn't get too much into technicalities and that's why it was way more enjoyable than I had expected.