Thursday, October 20, 2022, 6.30 – 8pm
Meet Mat Rogers and Chloe Maxwell for this exclusive Gold Coast event.
Most Australians will know Mat Rogers as one of the most talented footballers of the modern era, and a dual international in rugby league and rugby union. But for a long time, he lived in both the shadow and the thrall of his famous father, and their complex relationship shaped him in ways he couldn’t fathom. With its cracking pace and unvarnished frankness, A Father’s Son will be widely read and difficult to forget. Though Rogers takes readers on a journey through his celebrated football career, his book is so much more than another athlete’s memoir.
After discovering that their son Max is on the autistic spectrum, Rogers and second wife Chloe co-founded the charity 4 ASD Kids — and he talks passionately about the work he has done to raise awareness of a subject so close to home. This fighting spirit has made Mat Rogers a favourite of Australians who watched the sporting legend thrive on Australian Survivor: across two memorable appearances on the reality TV series, he impressed viewers with his ability to combine a sportsman’s competitiveness with the strong desire to play with heart.
Our friends at Book Face will be there on the night for copies to be bought and signed.