Brothers in Arms David Beresford

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This book is as much a story about France, life, friendship and the human
spirit as it is about rugby. It is bursting with wonderful stories, photos
and, most importantly, a deep love and respect for France, its people and
regions. It will make Francophiles, humanists and rugby fans across the world
very happy. If Wales was the rugby team of the ‘70s, France deserved that
accolade in the ‘80s. They brought poetry to this sporting battlefield with
their mix of flair and brute force. This book is about former rugby players,
but it isn’t simply about rugby. It is about life and its kaleidoscope of
colours. The course of true love never did run smooth and theirs is also a
story ruptured by rivalry, politics, regret, tragedy and death. David is a
businessman, writer, Francophile, epicurean and sports fan. He lived all over
France between 1985-1993, teaching English, working for Andersen Consulting
(Accenture) and playing rugby for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bordeaux Étudiant Club
and ACBB in Paris. He was born in Bath in 1967, the youngest of three
children, where he attended King Edward’s School, followed by Loughborough
University where he gained a 1st in French, Economics and Politics. When not
travelling internationally on business, he divides his time between
Winchester, London, Bath and anywhere in France. Brothers In Arms is his first
book. Any profits that David makes from sales of the book will be divided
evenly between four charities: The UK Sepsis Trust; The British Heart
Foundation; 40tude: Curing Colon Cancer; The Stroke Association Read more