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Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius
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Rise and fall of an Olympic icon's legacy.
If you're drawn to stories that encapsulate both the heights of human achievement and the depths of tragedy, "Chase Your Shadow" offers just that. It's a compelling read because it delves into the complexity of Oscar Pistorius, exploring the dualities of his character and the events that led from triumph to despair. John Carlin's narrative doesn't just recount facts; it paints a deeply human portrait that can resonate with anyone interested in the unpredictability of life and the fallibility of heroes.
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Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius
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John Carlin
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ISBN: 9781782393276
Authors:
John Carlin
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 367 readers)
Description
In Chase Your Shadow, acclaimed journalist and author John Carlin tells the gripping story of Oscar Pistorius's tragic journey from sporting icon to accused murderer.Before Valentine's Day of 2013, Pistorius was best known as an extraordinary athlete, the 'Blade Runner' who became the first amputee in history to compete in the Olympics. Everything changed after he shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead in the early hours of 14 February. Overnight, the Olympian's status as a role model was replaced by tales of erratic behaviour and a violent dark side.His seven-month trial was broadcast live around the globe, its twists and turns captivating millions. Carlin, who followed the drama inside the courtroom, provides a vivid first-hand account of Pistorius's wrenching emotional breakdowns, the merciless interrogation to which he was submitted by the prosecutor, and the highly controversial judgment.With unique access to Pistorius, his family and friends in the aftermath of the tragedy, Carlin paints a portrait of a complex personality, a man whose life story reveals extremes of courage and insecurity, ambition and vulnerability, generosity and dangerous hot-headedness.Not since the O. J. Simpson case has the world been so riveted by a champion's heroic rise and calamitous fall.
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