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Fandi: Honour & Sacrifice
Fandi: Honour & Sacrifice is an authorized illustrated biography written by Singaporean writer, Durga Poonambalam. Published in 2022 by Writehaus Asia, the book follows Fandi Ahmad's life as a former professional football player. It talks about his motivations and the sacrifices he made since he started playing football as a young boy. The book features events that shaped Fandi, his mindset, and the philosophy behind his success.

Synopsis
The book delves into Fandi's life and career, highlighting his 3DS philosophy (Determination, Dedication, Discipline, and Sacrifice) that guided him to success. It explores his childhood, early playing years, professional career, coaching endeavours, and important relationships with family and teammates.

Author Biography
Durga Poonambalam is the Creative Director at WriteHaus Asia, a creative agency based in Singapore. She started her writing journey as a ghostwriter, crafting stories behind the scenes. Durga is passionate about storytelling and believes in the power of hard work and pursuing one's dreams. When not writing, she enjoys watching thrillers and reading novels.

Reception
Over 5,000 copies of the biography were sold. Fandi: Honour & Sacrifice became The Sunday Times No. 1 Best Seller. It was also a nominee for the Popular Reader's Choice Award.

Press Information
"Fandi: Honour & Sacrifice" was launched by WriteHaus Asia on Fandi Ahmad's 60th birthday, celebrating his life and career. The book launch was attended by special guest Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law, along with former national teammates and local sports personalities. "Fandi: Honour & Sacrifice" is available in leading bookstores and on the Fandibook website, offering readers an insight into Fandi Ahmad's legacy.

The FHS Workshop
The story and principles of Fandi Ahmad have been adapted into a motivational workshop called 'Fandi: Honour & Sacrifice,' which is now being offered in primary and secondary schools under the Ministry of Education in Singapore.