The Autobiography - Softcover

Shefflin, Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241961718 ISBN 13: 9780241961711

Publisher: Penguin, 2016

Synopsis

In an era when Kilkenny established itself as the dominant force in hurling, one man stood out from a remarkable group of players: Henry Shefflin. Now widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, Shefflin has more All-Stars, Hurler of the Year awards and All-Ireland medals than any other hurler. But beneath the surface image of calm efficiency and effortless genius, his hurling life has included its share of bitter disappointments, agonizing injuries and intense rivalries. Now, in what will be an essential read, Shefflin tells his own story. This paperback book has 276 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.8 x 1.8cm

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Review:

There is a compelling story in a young man's rise from the rural middle class of south Kilkenny to being one of our finest sportsmen. He became much more than a hurler ... This memoir is cast in its author's likeness, honest but tactful, direct without being brusque (Irish Examiner)

Shefflin...gives interesting insights into the mentality and culture which have powered the most dominant team in Irish men's sports over the last 15 years. He is also very honest about himself. (Christy O'Connor Evening Echo)

About the Author:

Henry Shefflin was born in 1979 and started playing senior inter-county hurling for Kilkenny in 1999. He won a record eleven All-Irelands, and been selected as an All-Star eleven times and as Hurler of the Year a record three times. He is the all-time leading scorer in championship hurling.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0241961718
• ISBN 13: 9780241961711
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320