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An excerpt from PATCHED to celebrate its fifth print run

25/2/2016

11 Comments

 
Earlier this year Auckland University Press told me they were printing another run of Patched. The books have now arrived. While the size of the market means it will never shower me in riches, I couldn't be more pleased that Patched is still being bought. It makes the hard work of writing it feel worthwhile. Thanks so much.

Of course, it's also being stolen. Since its release, Patched has been heralded as the most stolen book in New Zealand. While it was a finalist for best nonfiction book and won People's Choice at the New Zealand book awards, I have never won any award whatsoever for it being the most flogged. Still, I'd like to acknowledge all those crooks who have such terrific taste in reading material.

​Here's an excerpt from chapter three describing the rise of the Mongrel Mob. I hope you enjoy it; but the story on page 41 may not be great for those with a delicate stomach. (I note the excerpt isn't visible on some phones - sorry about that).
If the viewer below doesn't work, you can download a PDF of the excerpt here.

​And if you want to buy it pop down to a bookstore or here's an online option, but you can also borrow it from your local library, of course.
11 Comments
Matthew
25/2/2016 06:22:22 pm

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James
26/2/2016 01:12:28 am

I think the page number with the mongrel story is 41, not 42.

Damn, I might have to buy this book now, an interesting and easy read.

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Jarrod
26/2/2016 08:04:13 am

You are right! I have changed the post. Thanks so much for that.

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Ashlyn
26/2/2016 12:17:40 pm

I have read this book. I encourage every New Zealander to read it. Life is not black & white.

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Mangu Kaha
26/2/2016 12:46:24 pm

Yoza

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Bng
29/2/2016 07:02:12 pm

Boot it nigga

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Mongrel Lizm
26/2/2016 02:48:30 pm

S13G FUCK S13G FUCKIN H13L MONGREL MOB THE BEST FUCK THE NIGGAS IRR IRR \[[[/ 13 13 \]]]/

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Dilz link
27/2/2016 03:20:43 pm

why are a bunch of standover, murdering, theathing lowlifes being glorified.. iv seen what these animals do first hand..

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Jarrod Gilbert
28/2/2016 12:20:38 pm

Hi Dilz, I think there is a big difference between understanding and glorifying. If researchers only undertook projects about 'good' things we'd have no studies on World War II, for example. Still, it's your right to express your views, and I suspect they're held by many people. Best regards, Jarrod

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Noodz
1/3/2016 01:32:56 pm

Be an interesting read. Hope to get a hold of this book. I have family in most gangs in NZ its ashamed that they cant get along.

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WD
10/3/2016 12:45:22 am

You are getting so close mate.

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