- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; 1st Edition edition (28 Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755311868
- ISBN-13: 978-0755311866
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 261,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Firm, clear and fascinating... There is no morbid sentimentality...about these passages, and their directness is reflected throughout the book with no concessions to the squeamish... His rugby life [is] quite a journey, but...millions will feel compelled to make the trip.' (Brough Scott, Sunday Telegraph )
'Very droll, dry, self-deprecating humour; Johnno is a very funny man...this is so crisp, tough. I think it's a good buy for Christmas.' (Germaine Greer ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
'Very droll, dry, self-deprecating humour; Johnno is a very funny man...this is so crisp, tough. I think it's a good buy for Christmas.' (Germaine Greer ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Martin Johnson is the towering second row forward who has come to set the standards of what a modern, professional rugby player should do. His drive and physical presence mean that he is a natural leader on the pitch - and off it, too. In this autobiography he looks at how the sport has changed since going professional in 1995 and the issues this has raised. He explains why he led the England team to the brink of a strike in the autumn of 2000 and provides revealing insights into England's World Cup campaigns, the Lions tours and all the goings-on that make rugby the sport it is. Martin Johnson has achieved all there is to achieve in rugby since making his England debut in 1992. He has captained his club, Leicester, to all the major honours, winning four successive league titles (1999-2002) and two European cups (2001-2002); he's led England with huge success, including the 2003 Grand Slam, winning 74 caps by May 2003 and captaining the British Lions on two tours.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Have read this autobiography prior to purchasing and it makes a fantastic read. Martin Johnson far surpasses any English rugby captain and deserves the title 'the best ever England rugby captain'. This book is a tribute to the success of Martin and is a must for avid England rugby fans, true fans will get a magnificent insight into this tower of strength who lead us to World Cup victory. You feel you are living with Martin as you progress through the book, the highs and lows and all the emotions that he went through! What an excellent autobiography!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Typical Martin Johnson. This is the best autobiography I have read purely because of how frank Johnson is. It is refreshing to read honest opinions on everything from the state of the game of rugby, opposing teams, fans and referees as well as his own team mates. Johnson is not afraid to say what he wants about any subject. It is easy to see how he was picked as Lions captain in 97 and then England captain because of his strong work ethic and fearlessness on and off the pitch.
I found it hard to put this down as once you start reading it you want to follow his career from all the low points, ranging from leading a potential strike of the England team, his days as a junior Kiwi, stuggles at club level with injuries all the way to that amazing game in oz lifting the world cup. It is actually gripping stuff even for non rugby fans (my mum has now read it) which is a sign of true character as you can still get to know what makes this great leader tick without needing to know what the hell a rugby ball is. A rare quality and one definalty worth a read.
True Englishman in every sense of the word, Strong, Brave, brutely honest, polite, self confident and inspirational.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An absolutely brilliant book. As he did throughout his career, Johnson was never afraid to speak his mind and to give his opinion. He talks on a number of highly topical issues and gives a unique insight into some of the realities, which sometimes alot of fans forget, that face modern rugby players. You really feel that Johnson gave himself to this book and did not shirk honesty or detail at any point. An excellent read if you are a rugby fan, and even if you're not! 100% recommended.
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boring
This is the most boring rugby autobiography I have ever read but now seeing his character in the last World Cup i am now not surprised. Read more
Published 6 months ago by moley
Martin Johnson (that's all you need to know)
I'm not usually a fan of biography's and autobiography's because there are so many, usually done by un intresting people! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ben Nicholson
You'll read it because it's Johnno....
.....but I'm afraid you will be disappointed. He tells us practically nothing about himself and what he does tell we already know. Read more
Published on 18 July 2008 by J. Dowson
Johno is god
This book is a must for all fans of the true rugby. Union. This book gives a great account of Johno as a human being and not some egotistical superstar. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2007 by BGB
Great Read
its a brilliant read for any one not just rugby fans but any one who wants a brilliant excitin funny read from a tuley honnest man!
Published on 4 Dec 2004 by elizabeth
A very big man.
As an autobiography goes this is a great read,if you did,nt know much about the game of rugby before you surely will after reading this. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2004 by David McKeown.
One of the best autobiographies around.
As an England and Leicester Tigers fan I was always going to read this book, however it is a must read for anyone remotely interested in rugby and for anyone who just likes... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2004 by A. Housley
Every fan should read this
I started this the day after finishing Jason Robinson. Very different pace, with much more detail but still extremely entertaining. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2004 by R. Clarke
An excellent read...
Just finished reading this after getting it on Christmas day; it helped me successfully ignore my entire family for over 24 hours! Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2003 by Gareth Clark
Johnno, not Jonny.
The front cover of the book says it all really. This is the autobiography of the first English man to have lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy in victory. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2003
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