- Hardcover: 217 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; illustrated edition edition (11 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747242763
- ISBN-13: 978-0747242765
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 20.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 382,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Jonny Wilkinson is a sporting superstar. His achievements on the pitch are second to none in today's game. His determination and skills are admired and loved by rugby fans and non-rugby fans alike. But despite the acclaim and the celebrity that inevitably goes with it, Jonny Wilkinson is a very private man, shunning exposure and publicity whenever possible. Up to now, he has let his kicking, handling and tackling do the talking for him. Here, for the first time, he opens up in his own words to reveal his hopes and fears, his motivations, and the pressures that go hand-in-hand with becoming an icon for his generation. In My World, Jonny Wilkinson also talks openly for the first time about the England World Cup campaign and the pressure he was under during those dramatic final moments when he won the cup for his country. Lavishly illustrated with never previously seen photographs of Jonny Wilkinson playing rugby, training and relaxing, My World is a fascinating insight into the life and lifestyle of the world's most famous rugby player.
About the Author
Jonny Wilkinson became England's youngest international for 71 years when he made his debut at fly-half at 18 years old in March 1998. By the end of 2003 he had become a sporting legend. His drop goal in the last seconds of the 2003 Rugby World Cup final won the trophy for England, and he himself was the leading points-scorer in the tournament with 113 points in 6 matches. He is England's all-time record points scorer with 817 points from his 52 caps. He has also won three British and Irish Lions caps. He was awarded the MBE in January 2003, the youngest rugby player of all time to achieve this honour.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
He's dedicated to his sport, hates publicity and is very down to earth. Compared to other autobiographies, this book is not as interesting. But, then again, he's still very young and hopefully there will be a few more chapters about his future success.
If you are really into Rugby, I suppose you will love this book, but if Rugby is just a mild interest, it will not be as good as read as I hoped it would be. Saying that, it will demonstrat the dedication and focus you need to reach the top. So, for aspiring Rugby players, buy it!
If you are really into Rugby, I suppose you will love this book, but if Rugby is just a mild interest, it will not be as good as read as I hoped it would be. Saying that, it will demonstrat the dedication and focus you need to reach the top. So, for aspiring Rugby players, buy it!
13 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Jonny Wilkinson comes across as an intelligent chap and he's written miles of newspaper columns, so I was expecting this book to contain plenty of insight into his training techniques and the World Cup campaign. Unfortunately in reality it consists mostly of lots of large colour photos of Jonny in various outfits, looking as if he's posing for Kays catalogue, with precious little text.
Perhaps this effort was just rushed out for the Christmas market but it's disappointing and seems more like something you would expect David Beckham to produce.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband who is into his rugby and also because my kids are too! Although I'm not as mad on rugby as them, I thought i'd have a quick read as Johnnys quite a hunk and there are some great pictures of him in this book. However, I started reading bits of it and found it so fascinating that I couldn't put it down! It's a great insight into Johnny's mind and an inspiration for any young would-be rugby players. I'm really glad I bought it for him and would wholeheartedly recommend this to all Johnny fans.
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AWESOME!!!
This is the best autobiography i have read. It is really interesting and you find out loads more about jonny. Well worth buying if you are intrested in the man or rugby in general.
Published on 10 April 2006 by Dr. J. Lancastle-smith
A book by a WINNER! Amazing guy. GREAT GUY & GREAT BOOK
This book is outstanding! I didn't just enjoy this book...I was inspired and motivated by it! I didn't just read the words, I absorbed them and learnt from them. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2006 by PHILIP MCNALLY
What a true ledgend!
This book is fantastic! It gives you a true view of the world cup hero and what he felt like at the time. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2006 by M. Halpin
Fascinating.
I bought this book initially as a present for someone else, but being something of a rugby fan myself I found it nigh impossible to put down. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2004 by Libby
Missed opportunity
Bought after reading extracts in the Times. Wanted to understand his attitude and approach to his sport to see if any ideas transferable to my own sport. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2004
the review of this world by jonny wilkinson
i found it very good and it goes on what the past year has been for him after the world cup. it tell you about his accident to his shoulder.
Published on 29 Nov 2004 by Lyndsey Hearne
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