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The rise and rise of the Tyrone football team to the very top of the GAA pile over the last decade has been astounding. And it has been interwoven with the soaring fortunes of their charismatic manager, Mickey Harte. Here, for the first time, Harte tells his full story, from his early years growing up in the townland of Glencull, through his time as club manager with Errigal Ciarán and managing the county minors, right up to the recent heady days of winning three All-Ireland senior titles. Along the way, there were many setbacks the split in the Ballygawley club, the tragic deaths of Paul McGirr and Cormac McAnallen, controversy and infighting in 2004. But Mickey Harte's determination and unique management style, along with a team whose hearts were beating to the rhythm of newfound hope, saw them claim sweet victories in 2003, 2005 and 2008. Mickey Harte's philosophy and faith lie at the core of Tyrone's success. His approach to coaching transcends the playing field. He believes in an athlete-centred approach, where players take responsibility for their own performance and their role on the team. He's a quiet, humble and deeply spiritual man, which brings its own set of ethics to bear on his outlook and how the team handled the many tragedies that befell them over the last decade. In this candid and forthright autobiography, Mickey Harte pulls no punches in giving his opinion on what is right and what is wrong in Gaelic football in the twenty-first century; uncovering the truth behind some of the controversies and tensions that have dogged his career; and revealing the secrets that have led to Tyrone's remarkable success. Harte is destined to become a classic of sports writing, and is essential reading for any sports fan, or for anyone with an interest in what makes a great team, on or off the pitch.
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I am proud that Ireland has produced a sports book that is up there with those written by Phil Jackson, Vince Lombardi and Clive Woodward. This book gives a great insight into Gaelic footballs place in rural Ireland. At the heart of the story is the importance of family and community. He gives an honest account of how he was affected by the deaths of two of his players and how he dealt with this personally and as a leader to others affected by these tragedies. It is remarkable how he and his team have travelled from tragedy to triumph. This book is a great story of success and failure; it will be a great read for gaa fans but also for those interested in sport in general, in coaching, business, religion and faith.
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Harte is definitely one of the best sporting autobiographies I have ever read, and i've read a few! His honesty and selflessness is refreshing to say the least, yet despite his lack of ego his desire to win is unquestionable. How he's dealt with tragedy and turned it into success is nothing short of inspiring.
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