When the Crowd Stops Roaring

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Given by 25 generous donors in around 3 months

The story of the life of an All Black who became an alcoholic and nearly lost everything that was important to him.

Wellington

I am publishing my biography. The story of an All Black (1956-62) who struggled with addiction to alcohol. Faced the possibility of going to jail for 7 years and tried to end the shame and guilt by taking my own life. The recovery from hopelessness and despair is a story of hope and encouragement. I’m looking for people who would like to join the team and support this venture. Pledges both small and large are acceptable. Pledges of $100.00 and multiples of that amount will receive 3 copies of the published book autographed, for every $100.00 pledged. In addition, every $100.00 pledged will participate in the profit from book sales after 2000 books sold. Title of the book is "When the Crowd Stops Roaring"

Use of funds

The book is being self published and the funds will be covering the costs. Should the book sell well and there are surplus funds they will be distributed to the writer, the MacEwan Family Trust; and to those who pledged support.

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Publishing of the book is now November 2018  9 September 2018

A delay in material preparation has necessitated to delay publishing until November. We have applied to extend our fund raising with "Give a Little" to close at the end of October 2018.

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Brian Bell
Brian Bell on 30 Oct 2018
Lot of water under the bridge since my first year of senior rugby with you as skipper of the 1963 Athletic Senior ‘A’ team Nev - you were an inspiration to me then and continue to be some 50+ years on! Kia kaha Nev! Brian
$100
Goddaughter
Goddaughter on 30 Oct 2018
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Simon and Fiona
Simon and Fiona on 29 Oct 2018
$150
Neven MacEwan

Greetings to you both and thank you for joining the team in support of this project.

Neven MacEwan
John and Jenny Hornblow
John and Jenny Hornblow on 25 Oct 2018
$100
Neven MacEwan

John and Jenny welcome to the Team and thank you for your support. Have a blessed day.

Neven MacEwan
John
John on 05 Oct 2018
Good to hear it's about to be published!
$100
Neven MacEwan

Thank you for your very encouraging words and generous support. Very much appreciated. Blessings to you both.

Neven MacEwan

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This campaign started on 24 Jul 2018 and ended on 31 Oct 2018.