★★★★★ Mentally life-changing to read!
★★★★★ Powerful and inspiring.
★★★★★ Read it cover to cover.
★★★★★ Mentally life-changing to read! ★★★★★ Powerful and inspiring. ★★★★★ Read it cover to cover.
Hitting AS For Six: A powerful true story of sport, resilience and living with axial SpA.
Hitting AS for Six is a candid and uplifting true story about cricket, resilience and living with axial SpA.
For more than 30 years, Charlie Robards has pursued his passion for cricket while managing the pain, stiffness and fatigue of an invisible and debilitating condition—challenges that few people around him could see.
What began as a series of short stories written during lockdown developed into an honest account of sporting ambition, friendship, coaching, mental health and the determination required to keep moving forward. Charlie shares the highs and lows of amateur cricket while revealing the hidden battles taking place beyond the boundary.
Written for cricket lovers, people living with chronic illness and anyone facing challenges of their own, this is ultimately a story of hope, purpose and refusing to give up on your dreams.
Every copy purchased directly from Charlie helps raise awareness of axial SpA, with all profits donated to the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS).
• Personally signed by Charlie
• Complimentary bookmark included
• UK and international delivery available
• All profits donated to NASS
Hitting AS for Six is a candid and uplifting true story about cricket, resilience and living with axial SpA.
For more than 30 years, Charlie Robards has pursued his passion for cricket while managing the pain, stiffness and fatigue of an invisible and debilitating condition—challenges that few people around him could see.
What began as a series of short stories written during lockdown developed into an honest account of sporting ambition, friendship, coaching, mental health and the determination required to keep moving forward. Charlie shares the highs and lows of amateur cricket while revealing the hidden battles taking place beyond the boundary.
Written for cricket lovers, people living with chronic illness and anyone facing challenges of their own, this is ultimately a story of hope, purpose and refusing to give up on your dreams.
Every copy purchased directly from Charlie helps raise awareness of axial SpA, with all profits donated to the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS).
• Personally signed by Charlie
• Complimentary bookmark included
• UK and international delivery available
• All profits donated to NASS
Discover the highs, lows, friendships, cricket memories and lessons from 30 years living with a debilitating and invisible illness-and the determination that helped Charlie Robards keep pursuing his dreams.
Personally signed paperback with bookmark - £16.99 All profits donated to NASS.
Charlie Robards is an author, cricketer, coach and axial SpA advocate who, for over 30 years, has pursued the sport he loves with immense determination while battling this painful and debilitating invisible illness. Whilst many saw the winning performances, few people ever saw the fight behind the scenes!
★★★★★ Reviews
Ian Woosnam endorsement
Featured by The Cricketer, NASS and Inflammatory Arthritis UK
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Nuffield Health
NASS
As featured by The Cricketer BBC CWR Inflammatory Arthritis UK Warwickshire World Nuffield Health NASS
“To My Fellow Sufferers of Ankylosing Spondylitis. In 1986 I was diagnosed with AS and, with the help of my Rheumatologist Specialists, prescribing the right medication for my condition, kept me fit to play golf.
I’ve managed to fulfil my dreams of becoming a Professional Golfer, reaching and claiming some of the biggest Golf Tournaments in the World. Likewise Charlie has fulfilled his dreams against all adversity.
This book is to be highly recommended. Never give up!”
IAN WOOSNAM OBE
For sports lovers
“An unforgettable cricket journey.”
For people living with chronic illness
“You are not alone.”
For anyone needing inspiration
“A story about resilience and purpose.”
“Sometimes the most powerful way to raise awareness isn’t instruction — it’s sharing experience.”