Hansie Cronje

“The Hansie Cronje Story” by Garth King

I hadn’t realised that the life of Hansie Cronje was such a powerful testimony to the redeeming power of God. It wasn’t until this book became a strong feature at Koorong that it became evident. Later the book was coupled with a feature film on DVD.

I wouldn’t have known that Hansie was a Christian. After all I was a selfish teenager at the time. Being South African Hansie didn’t hit the Australian media hard until his very public fall from grace due to his involvement with bookmakers.

Yet after his death he will leave a lasting legacy of redemption shown by the love of God through Jesus. His story is well captured by the movie as well.

Non-cricket fans will enjoy this powerful story as the match details are kept to a minimum, a deliberate act on the author’s part.

The movie, especially in climactic scenes, you will find emotional. The book portrays the same mood as well as the written word could.

This is an inspirational story that you would do well to read (and then watch). Viewings available at my place on request.