- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Headline; First Edition edition (2 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755318439
- ISBN-13: 978-0755318438
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Jonny Wilkinson's impact on global sport has been extraordinary. Yet Jonny has faced a battle all his life to achieve success and, crucially, happiness. A crippling fear of failure, the targets he set himself and a string of injuries have caused Jonny to question his attitude to life.
In this startling new book, writing with Steve Black, Jonny opens up for the very first time, revealing his darkest moments and explaining in a practical way the steps and techniques he has taken to ensure success in all aspects of his life. He still wants to be the best, but he now enjoys the journey.
With never-before-told stories from his life and rugby career and punctuated with questionnaires sent to a wide range of well-known sports people, this book will act as a powerful inspiration for anyone wanting to bring to the field of play - be it business, personal or sport - the very best they have to offer.
In this startling new book, writing with Steve Black, Jonny opens up for the very first time, revealing his darkest moments and explaining in a practical way the steps and techniques he has taken to ensure success in all aspects of his life. He still wants to be the best, but he now enjoys the journey.
With never-before-told stories from his life and rugby career and punctuated with questionnaires sent to a wide range of well-known sports people, this book will act as a powerful inspiration for anyone wanting to bring to the field of play - be it business, personal or sport - the very best they have to offer.
About the Author
Jonny Wilkinson became England's youngest international for 71 years when he made his debut at 18 in March 1998. He has since won 70 caps for his country and is the leading point-scorer in test rugby. In the 2003 World Cup he scored the drop goal that won the tournament. He endured a succession of injuries that kept him out of international action for over three years but he returned to kick the England rugby team to the final of the 2007 World Cup. He has also won five British Lions caps. He was awarded the MBE in January 2003, and the OBE a year later.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Boy, would I hate to be Jonny Wilkinson. I spent half of Tackling Life wincing at the horrible injuries Wilkinson's suffered and the other half cringing at the anguish he puts himself through. Never be a perfectionist - that seems to be the take home message. It hurts.
I read the book mainly to see what Wilkinson says about Buddhism. As far as I can tell, his interest is genuine but trivialised and sensationalised by the media.
Wilkinson doesn't actually discuss Buddhism that much - the noun occurs only 2 times - but apparently that was deliberate. But I did wonder whether you can be a Buddhist and have such an unparalleled, single-minded devotion to winning?
That said, I found Tackling Life an intense, enjoyable read. The flat prose style might have begun to pall after a while, but the copy editor has done a fine job of breaking the copy up and scattering pullquotes around.
The inspirational advice from Steve Black 'Blackie' is useful, if a little repetitive.
And as he does on the pitch, Wilkinson never ducks a tackle. He's honest to the point of obsession about the demons that drive him.
This is a man who felt [page 79] that being lucky was worse than losing because he felt it meant he didn't deserve to win!
Wilkinson has had a tough time of it since the famous Rugby World Cup win of 2003.
Not only with injuries. One of the biggest problems he faced was the disappointment of reaching the top of game and then having to come down the mountain. Where do you go when you've won the top accolades your profession has to offer? What do you do when you've won?
In many respects this book is an attempt to answer that question, which is perhaps why it has such a ring of the self help about it.
That's not a bad thing, by the way.
I read the book mainly to see what Wilkinson says about Buddhism. As far as I can tell, his interest is genuine but trivialised and sensationalised by the media.
Wilkinson doesn't actually discuss Buddhism that much - the noun occurs only 2 times - but apparently that was deliberate. But I did wonder whether you can be a Buddhist and have such an unparalleled, single-minded devotion to winning?
That said, I found Tackling Life an intense, enjoyable read. The flat prose style might have begun to pall after a while, but the copy editor has done a fine job of breaking the copy up and scattering pullquotes around.
The inspirational advice from Steve Black 'Blackie' is useful, if a little repetitive.
And as he does on the pitch, Wilkinson never ducks a tackle. He's honest to the point of obsession about the demons that drive him.
This is a man who felt [page 79] that being lucky was worse than losing because he felt it meant he didn't deserve to win!
Wilkinson has had a tough time of it since the famous Rugby World Cup win of 2003.
Not only with injuries. One of the biggest problems he faced was the disappointment of reaching the top of game and then having to come down the mountain. Where do you go when you've won the top accolades your profession has to offer? What do you do when you've won?
In many respects this book is an attempt to answer that question, which is perhaps why it has such a ring of the self help about it.
That's not a bad thing, by the way.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This purchase was for my grandson who is not the world's most avid reader. He devoured it in a few days and found it absorbing reading and well worthwhile. The experience galvanised him into a book a month all to do with sports science and training. His full time job is Golf asst Professional and he finds that this sort of book is an ideal adjunct to his work.
Format:Hardcover
I have always been a fan of Jonny. His modest, down to Earth personality twinned with his incredible desire to win and be the best is the recipe that deserves him the title of a legend of rugby union. However this book runs deeper than him talking of himself, and his glorious return from being injury stricken. rather, Jonny readily puts himself forward as an example of the darker sides of searching for perfection in yourself. He does not seek remorse for his wilderness days and his mind frame after the 2003 world cup, but instead justifies why it was he thought like that, and what he had to do to get over the demons he faced. He urges the reader to relate and offers personal experience on the best way to tackle the problems. The excerpts from Steve Black, his close friend, provide inspiration on applying yourself as much as you can, be it in the workplace, on the pitch, or striving to be a better person. Relating to his successful teams such as Wales or Newcastle Falcons, 'Blackie' puts life lessons into an easy, relatable format through the median of rugby.
Seriously, for all who look for inspiration, or are open to new ideas for thinking, this book is brilliant, as you can come back to it again and again for quotes and extracts.
Seriously, for all who look for inspiration, or are open to new ideas for thinking, this book is brilliant, as you can come back to it again and again for quotes and extracts.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Repetitive, dull attempt at inspiration.
I was given this book as an appreciated gift as I am a rugby player and huge fan of Jonny Wilkinson's. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Mr. R. G. Smith
A Great Christmas Present
I bought this as a Christmas Present for my friends who love their Rugby and are great fans of Johnny Wilkinson and they have thoroughly enjoyed the book
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by Mrs. Norma Spencer
Brilliant!
This book was bought for my dad for christmas. He says it's excellent and gives a deep insight into Jonny Wilkinson's life. A good buy.
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Joanne Carrighar
Well worth reading.
Bought this for my 23 yr old son for Christmas as he is a big Jonny fan. He absolutely loved it and could not put it down. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by CeeBee
enjoyed immensely
have to agree with c.march i found this to be a terrific read from start to finish and a great insight into what makes jonny tick
Published on 15 Jan 2009 by David
Great Book
I couldnt disagree more, I thought this was a great book, well written and intelligent. It makes a change from reading about famous peoples personnel lives. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2009 by C. March
Disappointing
Buy this book only if you find esoteric ramblings interesting. Only very rarely will I not finish reading a book I have started: this was one of those occasions. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2009 by K Ellis
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