SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025
'Fascinating - a great read' - Miriam O'Callaghan
'Brilliant, absolutely terrific' - Matt Cooper
With a foreword by Richie Sadlier
From the heartbreak of losing his mother to breast cancer at just 12 years old, to battling mental health struggles throughout his teens, Andrew Porter's journey is one of extraordinary resilience. In this deeply personal and inspiring account, the Irish rugby star opens up about the challenges that shaped him - on and off the pitch.
With honesty and heart, Andrew shares how rugby became his lifeline, guiding him from the gym floor to the world stage. He reflects on the emotional highs and lows of his career, including earning 75 caps for Ireland, winning three Six Nations titles and becoming one of the sport's most respected figures. This is more than a story of athletic triumph - it's a testament to the power of perseverance, vulnerability, and the human spirit.
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Heart on My Sleeve
My story of struggle and strength WINNER AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025
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eBook - ePub
Heart on My Sleeve
My story of struggle and strength WINNER AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025
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Social SciencesTable of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Timeline
- Foreword by Richie Sadlier
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Paying the Price
- Chapter 2. The Rest Is History
- Chapter 3. This Is Who I Am
- Chapter 4. Father and Son
- Chapter 5. Why Can’t I Just Be Normal?
- Chapter 6. Keep Climbing
- Chapter 7. This Is My Chance
- Chapter 8. Showing the Way
- Chapter 9. Winner Takes All
- Chapter 10. Cutting Out the Noise
- Chapter 11. No Greater Honour
- Chapter 12. The Things We Do for Love
- Chapter 13. What Happens After
- Acknowledgements
- Picture credits
- Index
- Plates
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