Becoming a Lion
$32.09
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
22 July 2014
Summary
Becoming a Lion: The Johnny Sexton Story
With three Heineken Cups and one British and Irish Lions tour victory, Johnny Sexton stands tall as a leading fly-half. This is the story of the Lions’ first victorious Test series in sixteen years, where Sexton orchestrated the winning moves. His decisive try in the third test and subsequent celebrations resonated across Britain and Ireland.
Becoming a Lion offers an intimate portrait of life at the pinnacle of professional rugby – a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241966358 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241966353 |
| Author: | Johnny Sexton |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 22 July 2014 |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 131mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
“Riveting… Opens a remarkable window into the stresses, hurts and insecurities of a professional life in rugby.”
Riveting … Opens a remarkable window into the stresses, hurts and insecurities of a professional life in rugby – Vincent Hogan * Irish Independent *Bracing and fascinating in equal measure – Malachy Clerkin * Irish Times *It really sets for a great benchmark for sports autobiographies, given that it is so honest – Matt Cooper * Today FM *Captures all the jagged edges that make Sexton one of Irish sport’s most compelling characters * Sunday Times *Engrossing * Rugby World Ireland *If you crave an insight into the life of a professional rugby player … Becoming a Lion is a must – Donal Lenihan * Irish Examiner *Intensely revealing * Irish Daily Mail *
About The Author
Johnny Sexton
Johnny Sexton is the most decorated Irish rugby player of all time, winning four Six Nations championships (including two Grand Slams), and four European Cups with Leinster. He was named World Player of the Year in 2018, and captained Ireland to the Grand Slam in 2023. He lives in Dublin with his wife and children.
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